Job Summary
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to apply for a Senior Assistant Technical Officer to work with the Trials Pharmacy Team at the Birmingham Heartlands Hospital (BHH) site, with cross‑site working required.
The successful applicant will manage the clinical trial medicines dispensed to patients recruited to clinical trials within the Trust. This role offers the chance to work with a dynamic, multidisciplinary team supporting the provision of reception and dispensing services within the Trials Pharmacy.
The role requires someone eager to learn, able to organise and prioritise their work to meet deadlines and to work using their own initiative.
The successful candidate must have a NVQ level 2 certificate in Pharmacy service skills or equivalent and must indicate this on the relevant course details within the application.
Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required
- To perform a variety of general pharmacy duties under the supervision of a pharmacist or technician in all aspects of clinical trials medicine management including ordering, receipting, deliveries, dispensing and temperature monitoring of clinical trial medicines.
- To be involved in maintaining financial records, completing drug accountability activities and networking with research teams across the trust and with external representatives.
- To be able to deal with enquiries in an efficient, polite and courteous manner, providing a caring and helpful service to other members of staff, patients and the general public.
You will lead in providing excellent customer service, acting as a role model to other members of the dispensary team.
About Us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. We want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds and support the diversity you bring. For staff with a disability, we are committed to making reasonable adjustments needed to carry out the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- GCSE grade C/4 or above in Mathematics and English (or equivalent)
- NVQ level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF), BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science
- Accredited Dispensing Assistants Course (NPA)
Experience
Essential
- Post NVQ level 2 qualification developmental experience of a range of dispensing with formal training and annual revalidated accreditation as a dispenser
- Understanding of pharmacy related computer systems
- Understanding of Health and Safety at Work, manual handling and COSHH
- Understanding of dispensing, stock control and supply systems and processes
- Knowledge of stock control systems
- Knowledge of code of practice/customer care
- Understands the need for delivering a cost effective service and the required work practices to reduce waste
Desirable
- Previous experience within a Hospital Pharmacy setting
- Experience in staff training
- Working knowledge of JAC pharmacy system
- Knowledge of drugs, side effects & where to find further information
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Strong attention to detail
- Reliable
- Ability to travel to all UHB sites
- Flexible to work in accordance with service needs
- Committed to abide by the Trust vision and values
- Able to lift moderate weights (up to 15kg)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.
Pay Scheme
Agenda for Change – Band 3 – £25,760.00 to £27,476.00 yearly.
Contract
Permanent – Full‑Time, Flexible Working.
Reference Number
304‑1101476
Job Locations
Queen Elizabeth HospitalMindelsohn WayBirminghamWest MidlandsB15 2TH
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