Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer (ATO)
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
You will support the provision of the dispensary, ward and community-based services to enable the smooth, seamless and efficient supply of medicines across the Trust. You will work under the supervision of the Senior Assistant Technical Officer, dispensary manager, pharmacy technicians and pharmacists.
The Pharmacy & Medicines Optimisation Team is a diverse and exciting team providing pharmacy services to our 3 main sites: Haywood, St Georges, and Redwoods along with a number of community-based hubs.
We value our staff and aim to support them in their Pharmacy journey. Your work-life balance is important to us, so you will be required to only work a maximum of 2 Bank holidays per year, with currently no weekend or late-night working. Training, education, and support will be provided.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
To assist the pharmacy team (under the supervision of a pharmacy registered professional) in providing a high-quality service to patients, customers, and pharmacy staff in the dispensaries and within the Trust, by promoting a positive and professional image of pharmacy and demonstrating good customer care skills.
* Take an active role in accurately dispensing medicines to provide an efficient and timely service and participate in reception duties.
* Take part in the management of stock, including ordering, receiving, and storing of stock and actively participate in routine stock checks.
* Ensure the working environment is kept clean and tidy and support pharmacy professionals in the delivery of an effective, efficient pharmacy service.
Job Responsibilities
Dispensary Duties
* To interpret and accurately dispense requests for medication for in-patients, outpatients, and clinical trials in accordance with department SOPs under the supervision of a pharmacy professional (excluding Controlled Drugs).
* To assist with general reception duties including receiving prescriptions from patients and members of staff, answering the telephone, and dealing with enquiries where appropriate.
* To participate in the management of medication returns ensuring recycling and destruction is carried out which will contribute to maximising drug usage and financial resources.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
* 4 GCSE including Maths and English. NVQ2 (or equivalent level) in Pharmacy Services.
EXPERIENCE
* Computer literate with good numerical skills and sound knowledge of record keeping.
* Experience in dealing with queries and working with members of the public.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
* Ability to work as part of a team and act on own initiative.
* Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
* Ability to travel across trust sites.
* Polite, punctual, honest, and trustworthy with a flexible approach to duties.
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 Name
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Dispensary Manager - St George's Hospital
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