Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Assistant Technical Officer to join our busy dispensary at The Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. The post holder will provide a supervisory role to the pharmacy team within the dispensary, assisting in the secure, safe and effective running of the pharmacy dispensary at all times. Main duties of the job To assist in the supervision of the processes and associated activities of all dispensary supply services conducted at Royal Sussex County Hospital.To liaise and deputise for the Dispensary Service Lead Pharmacy Technician as needed. To assist and supervise the education and training of new and rotating staff through dispensary services. To team lead and supervise the work of band 2 Assistant Technical Officers About us At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/ Date posted 06 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Per annum or pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 279-6970460-FEB25 Job locations Royal Sussex County Hospital Eastern Road Brighton BN2 5BE Job description Job responsibilities Duties and responsibilites: To assist in the secure the safe and effective running of the pharmacy dispensary at all times Working together with the pharmacy porters to deliver medication to the patients atappropriate times required.To communicate workflow throughout the dispensary and escalate to seniors where necessary Communicate effectively, providing and receiving routine information both verbally and in writing to ensure a seamless dispensary process To communicate current workflow and any issues out to the department when needed using appropriate communication tools Accurately label and dispense medications using CMM and PTS computer systems Ensure SOPs relating to the dispensary are accessible and followed by all staff working within the dispensary, included those related to controlled drugs. Participate in audits of the service including data collection and retrieval To deputise for the Dispensary Services Lead Pharmacy Technician in their absence To prioritise, delegate and manage workload and flow To assist and supervise in the education and training of new and existing members of staff. Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details. Job description Job responsibilities Duties and responsibilites: To assist in the secure the safe and effective running of the pharmacy dispensary at all times Working together with the pharmacy porters to deliver medication to the patients atappropriate times required.To communicate workflow throughout the dispensary and escalate to seniors where necessary Communicate effectively, providing and receiving routine information both verbally and in writing to ensure a seamless dispensary process To communicate current workflow and any issues out to the department when needed using appropriate communication tools Accurately label and dispense medications using CMM and PTS computer systems Ensure SOPs relating to the dispensary are accessible and followed by all staff working within the dispensary, included those related to controlled drugs. Participate in audits of the service including data collection and retrieval To deputise for the Dispensary Services Lead Pharmacy Technician in their absence To prioritise, delegate and manage workload and flow To assist and supervise in the education and training of new and existing members of staff. Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details. Person Specification Experience and Qualification Essential NVQ Level 2 in pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent Pharmacy work-based experience equivalent to NVQ Level 3 Customer service experience Experience of working in a supervisory capacity within a pharmacy department Desirable Practice supervisor qualification Knowledge of CMM computer systems Skills Essential Accurate knowledge and evidence of reconstitution and water measurements Dispensing of oral chemotherapy, including evidence of competency Dispensing of medication including assembly of blister pack medication, including evidence of competency Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Desirable Knowledge of CareFlow Medicines Management CMM. pharmacy computer system Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Essential Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Person Specification Experience and Qualification Essential NVQ Level 2 in pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent Pharmacy work-based experience equivalent to NVQ Level 3 Customer service experience Experience of working in a supervisory capacity within a pharmacy department Desirable Practice supervisor qualification Knowledge of CMM computer systems Skills Essential Accurate knowledge and evidence of reconstitution and water measurements Dispensing of oral chemotherapy, including evidence of competency Dispensing of medication including assembly of blister pack medication, including evidence of competency Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Desirable Knowledge of CareFlow Medicines Management CMM. pharmacy computer system Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Essential Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Address Royal Sussex County Hospital Eastern Road Brighton BN2 5BE Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)