Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer

Job overview

Are you passionate, motivated and would like to learn something new?

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a permanent Pharmacy Support Assistant to come and join our pharmacy team based at St Ann's Hospital in Poole. No previous experience necessary as training and support will be provided. The successful candidate will be required to enrol and complete a nationally recognise NVQ 2 in pharmacy services paid for and supported by Dorset Healthcare.

The pharmacy team at St Ann's Hospital is part of the wider Dorset Healthcare pharmacy service that supports the whole of Dorset for mental health, community hospitals and specialist services.

The post is 30 hours but consideration will be given to job share or less hours. School hours can be accommodated.

Main duties of the job

You will be based at St Ann's Hospital mainly working within the pharmacy department. Supporting the receipt, labelling, dispensing and supply of medication, to in-patient and out-patient services provided by Dorset Healthcare. Support the department with house keeping duties. Performing ward top-up duties, this requires visiting in-patient wards, currently only St Ann's  but this maybe expanded to the wider Trust.  Supporting other trainees within pharmacy when confident to do so. As part of the Trusts induction programme you will be expected to take part in breakaway training.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification.  When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]