Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer. You will join our dedicated team delivering dispensing and ward services at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, based at the Wells Road Centre. You will rotate within different areas of the department including dispensary, stores and distribution, therefore will need to be methodical, accurate and be able to follow procedures. You should be a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with an eagerness to learn and provide a high standard of service to our patients and services users. There is a requirement to possess an NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services (orequivalent) however we can fund the course and provide on the job training & support to complete the qualification. Main duties of the job The successful applicant will be expected to cover all the following aspects within the department: - The receipt of medicines for onward supply to wards and departments- Assembly of orders for distribution to wards and dispensary- To assist in the provision of a ward top-up service, visiting various sitesthroughout the trust- To ensure accurate stock control of medicines- Accurately and efficiently dispense and label medicines for patients - You will be required to work closely with other members of the pharmacyteam, to help deliver an efficient and effective pharmacy service to thehospitals and clinics Hours of work will be: 8.30am to 4.45pm whilst working in pharmacy stores8.45am to 5pm whilst working in dispensary There is currently no requirement to work weekends or bank holidays. We welcome applications from those wishing to work either full time or part-time. About us Nottinghamshire Healthcare employs over 10,000 colleagues who help MakeADifference every day. We provide intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. Care is delivered from over 120 sites within the community from acute settings and across low, medium and high secure environments including prisons. As one of the largest mental health and community trusts in the East Midlands and one of the biggest employers in Nottinghamshire. We are also home to national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health. We are committed to flexible and agile working, including the opportunity to join our bank. Your health and wellbeing is our priority and as such we invest significantly in this via our in-house Occupational Health Service, Staff Counselling Service and Health and Wellbeing Team. We offer a number of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, our Green Champions Network, Freedom to Speak Up Network. Health and Wellbeing Champions Network and Menopause Champions. We provide care to a diverse range of communities and are passionate about supporting diversity and inclusion in the Trust. If you believe in our values of Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork, then we would love to hear from youTeamNottsHC Date posted 31 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum (pro rata for part time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 186-1086-24-GH-A Job locations Wells Road Centre Wells Road Centre Nottingham NG3 3AA Job description Job responsibilities You should have GCSE grade C or equivalent in English and Mathematics and a science. A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa. Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa Job description Job responsibilities You should have GCSE grade C or equivalent in English and Mathematics and a science. A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa. Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE level, or equivalent, including English, Maths and a science at grade C or above Desirable NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service skills Experience Essential Proven ability for team working good interpersonal skills, following procedures Desirable Experience in NHS Computerised stock control Experience of working in a pharmacy Training Essential To be committed to undertake a course of study to work towards, the relevant NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service skills Knowledge Essential Knowledge of one's limitations and ability to refer to other staff when appropriate. Desirable Experience of stock management Skills Essential Proficient computer use Good organisational skills. Able to be flexible Ability to work quickly, calmly and accurately under pressure Able to maintain confidentiality Desirable Customer service skills Basic Office skills Values and Behaviours Essential All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE level, or equivalent, including English, Maths and a science at grade C or above Desirable NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service skills Experience Essential Proven ability for team working good interpersonal skills, following procedures Desirable Experience in NHS Computerised stock control Experience of working in a pharmacy Training Essential To be committed to undertake a course of study to work towards, the relevant NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service skills Knowledge Essential Knowledge of one's limitations and ability to refer to other staff when appropriate. Desirable Experience of stock management Skills Essential Proficient computer use Good organisational skills. Able to be flexible Ability to work quickly, calmly and accurately under pressure Able to maintain confidentiality Desirable Customer service skills Basic Office skills Values and Behaviours Essential All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation 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 Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Wells Road Centre Wells Road Centre Nottingham NG3 3AA Employer's website https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)