Assistant Technical Officer (Band 2 to Band 3 progression post)
| Posting date: | 18 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £26,696 per annum including HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 May 2024 |
| Location: | Stanmore, HA7 4LP |
| Company: | Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6238918/392-RNOH-744-A |
Summary
A Vacancy at Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust.
This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to join our department as a Band 2 Assistant Technical Officer. The post is a progression post where the employee will undertake a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Pharmacy Services where they will then move to a Band 3 post on successfully completing the course.
This new role is intended to support personal growth in the field of Pharmacy. Over the course of about 15 months, the post holder will be able to demonstrate progression towards the Pharmacy role and have completed the Level 2 Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship. Due to apprenticeship funding criteria, we cannot accept applications from individuals who hold a Level 2 or higher qualification in this field (inc overseas study).
Please note the successful applicant must meet the essential criteria below:
• Be able to produce certificates to evidence the Essential Qualifications listed in the PS at interview
• Have the right to live and work in the UK, in line with government apprenticeship guidance, sponsorship cannot be offered
• Undertake enrolment activities with the HEI , leading to a successful offer to study
• Commit to study the full apprenticeship programme
• Attendance of training at the associated HEI is considered to be essential.
*** Failure to complete any aspect of the academic components within the set time scale will result in removal from the course and may impact on your ability to continue in the training post ***
The post holder will join a team of specialist and generalist clinical pharmacists, medicines optimisation technicians and pharmacy assistants in delivering high quality, safe and effective care to patients and service users. They will participate effectively in the daily dispensary duties and delivery of services including labelling and dispensing medicines including controlled drugs, dealing with ward stock, SOP development and assisting with supply chain management of Pharmaceuticals. This will include ordering, invoicing, distribution, delivery and general management of stock control of medicines used at RNOH.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, forward thinking and pro-active individual to join our progressive team at RNOH. There is extensive scope for the successful applicant to develop on both a personal and professional level through exposure to all departmental activities and the opportunity for further roles in the future.
This is a full time position where the successful candidate will work 37.5 hours a week and take part in weekend duties as per rota..
The RNOH is a national centre of excellence with an international reputation for diagnosis, assessment and treatment of neuro-musculoskeletal conditions.
It is an exciting time to join our department as we implemented ePMA in the Trust in Autumn 2022. Alongside the recent expansion to the theatre facilities, there are ever growing opportunities to contribute to medicines optimisation. Our pharmacy dispensary has recently been relocated to a innovative and purpose built area which also has dedicated office workspace and improved facilities for staff training, research, staff rest areas and dedicated patient consultation and waiting areas.
The Pharmacy Department has a strong focus on medicines optimisation and innovative pharmaceutical practice. This offers exciting opportunities for professional development for all staff.
Research and ongoing development is highly encouraged within the department and the Trust. We actively encourage staff to carry out presentations and participate in training sessions regularly held in the department
The post holder will:
• Work with other ATO’s and pharmacy technicians providing dispensary support services
• Participate in ward “top ups” and other distribution services to the wards
• Assist in dispensing inpatient, outpatient, TTA’s and Controlled Drugs
• Managing accurate stock levels in Dispensary
• Be involved with the procurement of pharmaceuticals for RNOH
• Dealing with stock shortages and reporting as necessary
• Work with other ATO’s to order IV fluids and medical gases for the Hospital
• Work with the finance and commissioning team in ensuring processing invoices
• Ensuring appropriate claims are made in time
• Liaise with clinicians to ensure Homecare prescriptions are provided on a timely basis
Through provision of an effective Pharmacy service, this post will;
• Challenge your problem solving skills
• Strengthen your organisational skills by co-ordination and prioritisation of work
• Improve communication skills
This advert closes on Thursday 2 May 2024
This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to join our department as a Band 2 Assistant Technical Officer. The post is a progression post where the employee will undertake a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Pharmacy Services where they will then move to a Band 3 post on successfully completing the course.
This new role is intended to support personal growth in the field of Pharmacy. Over the course of about 15 months, the post holder will be able to demonstrate progression towards the Pharmacy role and have completed the Level 2 Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship. Due to apprenticeship funding criteria, we cannot accept applications from individuals who hold a Level 2 or higher qualification in this field (inc overseas study).
Please note the successful applicant must meet the essential criteria below:
• Be able to produce certificates to evidence the Essential Qualifications listed in the PS at interview
• Have the right to live and work in the UK, in line with government apprenticeship guidance, sponsorship cannot be offered
• Undertake enrolment activities with the HEI , leading to a successful offer to study
• Commit to study the full apprenticeship programme
• Attendance of training at the associated HEI is considered to be essential.
*** Failure to complete any aspect of the academic components within the set time scale will result in removal from the course and may impact on your ability to continue in the training post ***
The post holder will join a team of specialist and generalist clinical pharmacists, medicines optimisation technicians and pharmacy assistants in delivering high quality, safe and effective care to patients and service users. They will participate effectively in the daily dispensary duties and delivery of services including labelling and dispensing medicines including controlled drugs, dealing with ward stock, SOP development and assisting with supply chain management of Pharmaceuticals. This will include ordering, invoicing, distribution, delivery and general management of stock control of medicines used at RNOH.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, forward thinking and pro-active individual to join our progressive team at RNOH. There is extensive scope for the successful applicant to develop on both a personal and professional level through exposure to all departmental activities and the opportunity for further roles in the future.
This is a full time position where the successful candidate will work 37.5 hours a week and take part in weekend duties as per rota..
The RNOH is a national centre of excellence with an international reputation for diagnosis, assessment and treatment of neuro-musculoskeletal conditions.
It is an exciting time to join our department as we implemented ePMA in the Trust in Autumn 2022. Alongside the recent expansion to the theatre facilities, there are ever growing opportunities to contribute to medicines optimisation. Our pharmacy dispensary has recently been relocated to a innovative and purpose built area which also has dedicated office workspace and improved facilities for staff training, research, staff rest areas and dedicated patient consultation and waiting areas.
The Pharmacy Department has a strong focus on medicines optimisation and innovative pharmaceutical practice. This offers exciting opportunities for professional development for all staff.
Research and ongoing development is highly encouraged within the department and the Trust. We actively encourage staff to carry out presentations and participate in training sessions regularly held in the department
The post holder will:
• Work with other ATO’s and pharmacy technicians providing dispensary support services
• Participate in ward “top ups” and other distribution services to the wards
• Assist in dispensing inpatient, outpatient, TTA’s and Controlled Drugs
• Managing accurate stock levels in Dispensary
• Be involved with the procurement of pharmaceuticals for RNOH
• Dealing with stock shortages and reporting as necessary
• Work with other ATO’s to order IV fluids and medical gases for the Hospital
• Work with the finance and commissioning team in ensuring processing invoices
• Ensuring appropriate claims are made in time
• Liaise with clinicians to ensure Homecare prescriptions are provided on a timely basis
Through provision of an effective Pharmacy service, this post will;
• Challenge your problem solving skills
• Strengthen your organisational skills by co-ordination and prioritisation of work
• Improve communication skills
This advert closes on Thursday 2 May 2024
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