Band 2 or 3 Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer

Band 2 or 3 Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer

To work with and support Pharmacy Technicians to provide an effective pharmacy service in the Pharmacy Stores.

ATOs work with other senior pharmacy staff who will assist them in developing their decision-making abilities within their scope of practice according to SOPs.

Main Duties of the Job

Physical Demands of the Job

• Stores lifting boxes up to 10kg, picking and packing ward orders, using pallet pump truck, bending and reaching.
• Will be required to walk between different departments within Pharmacy and across the Hospital on a daily basis to deliver and collect items.
• Must have the ability to drive or use transport to travel to other hospitals or offsite training sessions as required.

Scope and Range

• This role supports and is part of the Pharmacy Team serving The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust including St. Margarets Hospital in Epping, Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishops Stortford, Saffron Walden Hospital and associated clinics.
• You will be required to work with and support staff working in the pharmacy stores department to apply skills and knowledge to a range of activities concerned with top-up services, receipt of delivery and supply to the wards.
• Work with and support the Pharmacy Stores Supervisor in the training of rotational staff.
• Maintain a clean and tidy working environment in compliance with the MHRA regulations and Wholesaler dealer licence.

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Job Responsibilities

Role and Responsibilities:

• Assisting Pharmacy Stores Supervisor, deputize when needed, support training, and manage Drug Alerts.
• Providing aid to Pharmacy Technicians with drug identification, stock updates, and telephone enquiries.
• Operating automated systems, participate in ward top-ups, dispose of pharmaceuticals, and answer store queries.
• Maintain stock control, follow SOPs, keep records, and manage housekeeping tasks.
• Assist with waste management and support the movement of medicines across the hospital.
• Follow health and safety standards, report incidents, handle hazardous chemicals, and attend mandatory training.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Good standard of basic education & 3 GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths & English.
• Good communication skills, both written and oral.
• The ability to complete an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
• Good team player, with the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team & ability to meet the physical requirements of the job.
• Must have the ability to drive or use transport to travel to other hospitals or offsite training sessions as required.

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.