Main area Pharmacy Grade NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract Permanent
Hours Part time - 27.5 hours per week (At The Dudley Group, we understand the benefits of offering a range of flexible working options from day one of employment to support both employees and the Trust. Offering flexible working opportunities is one of the ways that the Trust aims to attract and retain a diverse workforce. Further information on the options available can be found via the link in the job advert.)
Job ref 253-0225-6937388
Employer The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type NHS
Site Russells Hall Hospital
Town Dudley
Salary £23,615 per annum pro rata
Salary period Yearly
Closing 21/02/2025 23:59
Assistant Technical Officer Preparative Services Band 2
NHS AfC: Band 2
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, pro-active and enthusiastic Assistant Technical Officer to work in our busy and friendly Aseptic Unit within the Pharmacy Department.
You will work as part of a dedicated team involved in the preparation and dispensing of aseptic products. You will perform duties such as organising and supervising processes within the aseptic unit such as; specialist cleaning, transfer disinfection, stock control, physical and environmental monitoring as well as dispensing and preparing sterile products.
You should be eager to learn, flexible, reliable, able to work accurately, follow detailed standard operating procedures and have good attention to detail. Hours of work will be discussed with weekdays operating between the hours of 7.30am and 5.20pm and a requirement to participate in the rota for the weekend and Bank Holiday service provision.
Main duties of the job
As a member of the aseptic team your responsibilities will include:
* Aseptic manufacture and preparation processes in sterile conditions using specialist equipment.
* Preparing documentation for aseptic processing.
* Dispensing of oral medication and IV products.
* Performing environmental monitoring in the aseptic unit.
* Dispensing TPN.
* Undertake specialised cleaning of the aseptic unit.
* Supervision and training of other staff working in aseptic services, ensuring the highest standards of service delivery and observing good manufacturing practice.
Working for our organisation
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person specification
Education & Qualifications
* GCSE (or Equivalent) in Maths and English grade C or above.
* Knowledge and experience underpinned by appropriate training or equivalent to NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.
Skills & Experience
* IT literate, use of databases, Microsoft etc.
* Good team worker and also able to work on own initiative.
* Previous experience working in a pharmacy aseptic unit.
* Able to lead and undertake responsibility.
* Good numeracy and literacy skills.
* Knowledge and understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice.
* Good dexterity and ability to work within standard operating procedures.
* Experience as a dispenser.
* Experience of stock management and stock control systems.
Personal Qualities
* Excellent organisational skills.
* Able to supervise and support senior members of the team.
* Friendly, supportive and able to motivate others.
* Able to cope with change.
Interests & Motivation to the Job
* Self-motivating within the workplace.
* Ability to meet deadlines and manage own time well.
* Committed to own training.
* Be capable of all tasks in job description including manual handling of pharmaceuticals.
* Able to work during the normal working week, extended hours, weekends and bank holidays.
* Able to commute between places of work to meet requirements of the post/service.
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
* Ability to mix with existing staff.
* Flexible and reliable.
Trust Vision & Values
* Able to provide safe, caring and effective services.
* We would expect your values and behaviours to reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect & Responsibility.
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