Go back North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Assistant Technical Officer - Dispensary *Internal*
The closing date is 02 April 2026
INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES ONLY
Permanent position for Dispensing Assistant Technical Officer 15 hours per week required to work late shifts, bank holidays and weekends on a rota basis
The Pharmacy Department at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle has an opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated person to join our team as an Assistant Technical officer - Dispensary.
The postholder will work as part of a pharmacy team of Assistant Technical Officers, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists to deliver the pharmacy service to North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Trust.
Main duties of the job
The role is varied and will include:
* Supplying stock medicines to wards and departments across the trust;
* Liaising with multi-disciplinary teams.
* Providing a delivery service of medicines to wards on site;
* Participating in stock control maintenance;
* Assisting in the maintenance of stock levels of medicines on wards and departments by participating in the pharmacy ward topping up service;
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
Being a clinically led organisation
Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
A positive patient experience every time
A great place to work
Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.
Disclosure and Barring Service
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
* 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
* NHS Discounts*
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
* Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Person Specification
Experience
* Stock control.
* Dispensary duties.
* Prescription interpretation
* Recent work in a hospital or community pharmacy
* Dispensing controlled drugs
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service SkillsNVQ 3 units in or equivalent
* NVQ Optional Units - must include optional NVQ Level 2 Unit 206 - Assemble Prescribed Items
* GCSE English language and mathematics or equivalent.
* Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent.
* NVQ 3 units in receipt and assembly of prescriptions
Knowledge
* Current pharmacy operational procedures and practices.
* Dispensing protocols.
* HASAWA and COSHH in relation to the dispensary environment.
* Relevant pharmacy law and ethics.
* Pharmacy computer system - dispensing.
* Microsoft Word.
* E-mail software.
* Internet use.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills.
* Adaptable to different workplace situations.
* Ability to work methodically and with attention to detail.
* Ability to work accurately to SOPs.
* Ability to work as part of a team or as an individual
* Effective time management.
* Ability to multitask and prioritise work to achieve deadlines.
* Motivated.
Personal Circumstances
* Able to work out of hours at weekends on a rota system in the dispensary and for stocktaking when required
Other requirements
* Flexible to cover the needs of the service, working across Trusts as required.
* Able to undertake CPD for all aspects relevant to the role, changes in pharmacy practice and self development according to trust policy.
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 name
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
£24,937 to £26,598 a yearPer Annum Pro Rata
#J-18808-Ljbffr