Assistant Technical Officer - Pharmacy Distribution
Band 2
Main area: Pharmacy
Grade: Band 2
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 387-DT-5270-LH
Site: Bristol Royal Infirmary
Town: Bristol
Salary: £23,615 pa pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 19/01/2025 23:59
Interview date: 27/01/2025
As an organisation, we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
* The ATO, under supervision, will assist in the provision of stock medicinal products and feeds to wards and departments.
* This will involve selecting medicinal products using a prepared picking list, visiting wards to check ward stock, processing information onto the computer, load handling and stock control.
* Daily duties require the post holder to relay messages between ward and departmental staff, pharmacy staff and to liaise with and support the Pharmacy Storekeepers and the Pharmacy Porters in their duties.
* The ATO, once trained and under supervision, will assist ward-based pharmacy technicians/pharmacists to deliver medicines optimisation on the wards by completing POD (Patients own medication) checks and ordering of stock where required.
Provision of Ward and Departmental stock from goods held in Pharmacy Stores Distribution
* From the prepared list of requirements, select items required from the Pharmacy Store and Pharmacy Robot and pack them ready for return to wards and departments.
* Visit wards and departments to check and review all stock other than Controlled Drugs.
* Using details from stock check, input information into pharmacy computer and prepare a list of medicines, fluids and enteral products required to bring the ward stock up to correct levels.
* Maintain the ward or department stock cupboard in as neat and tidy a condition as possible.
* Monitor expiry dates and ensure stock rotation.
* List and remove excess, out-dated or near-dated stock from ward or department and highlight with senior team where necessary.
* Identify wards or departments who could use near-dated stock and ensure stock rotation means this material is used first.
* Use Pyxis machines at ward level ensuring stock is maintained accurately and in a timely manner.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
* Achievement of Level 2 Standard in Maths (GCSE grade C or 4)
* Achievement of Level 2 Standard in English (GCSE grade C or 4)
* Willingness to undertake Pharmacy services training
* NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy or Level 2 apprenticeship in Pharmacy Services
Knowledge and Experience
* Experience of stock control and stock rotation
* Experience of working in a team
* Experience of working with computer programmes eg Microsoft Office, or In House systems
* Demonstrate experience of working to set procedures
Skills and Abilities
* Good oral and written communication skills
* Good interpersonal skills
* Good time management
* Ability to work alone and in a team
* High level of attention to detail
* Flexible and adaptive approach
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
IMPORTANT: Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts.
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts, we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification.
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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