Job summary
37.5 hours
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer - Dispenser, to join the dedicated team delivering dispensing and ward services from the Pharmacy department.
You will be based on rotation in the dispensary at The James Cook University Hospital (JCUH), participating in dispensing services under the management of the Dispensary Manager and working in one of our clinical teams on the wards under pharmacy ward leads.
Main duties of the job:
1. Dispensing a wide variety of prescription types, including controlled drugs, prescription-only medicines, and unlicensed drugs for inpatients of JCUH and community hospitals.
2. Having experience of dispensing to L2 pharmacy services standards, broad drug knowledge, and familiarity with pharmacy law and professional practice from hospital or community settings.
3. Working towards the L2 dispensing certificate, which should be completed by the end of 2024.
4. Working full-time hours (08:30-17:00, Monday to Friday), including participation in dispensary and extended/out-of-hours rotas, such as:
* Weekend work once every 5 weeks (09:00-17:00) Saturday and Sunday, with a full weekday off the following week.
* Late night work once every 2 weeks (09:00-17:30) instead of 08:30-17:00.
* Contributing to the bank holiday working rota.
The pharmacy department at JCUH employs over 200 staff, including clinical pharmacists, technicians, and support staff, providing medicines management, dispensing, and logistics services across the hospital and community hospitals. It offers a stimulating, friendly, and professionally rewarding environment for career development.
Please note that the post will close once sufficient applications are received.
About us
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff, including the New and Aspiring Leaders programme and the Foundation Quality Improvement Programme. After completing these, staff can explore further training opportunities, including in-house courses, bitesize programmes, and leadership apprenticeships at levels 3, 5, and 7.
Job details
* Posted on: 01 May 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
* Band: Band 3
* Salary: £24,625 to £25,674 per annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 328-CD-7153772
* Location: The James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification attached for detailed responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential):
* L2 Pharmacy Services including dispensing or equivalent certificate, or working towards
* GCSEs in English & Maths A-C/4-9 or Level 2 Maths and English
Knowledge (Essential):
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
* Proven experience with Standard Operating Procedures
* Broad pharmacy product knowledge
Experience (Essential):
* Recent accurate dispensing experience in hospital or community pharmacies
Additional notes:
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Employer details
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: The James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW
Website: https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/
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