Overview
Assistant Technical Officer – Stores and Distribution role at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust. Full time – 37.5 hours per week, to include weekends and bank holidays. This is a Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer role in the stores and distribution area, delivering ward services at University Hospital of North Midlands.
UHNM is a large and modern NHS Trust serving around three million people across two sites. We are an inclusive employer that provides development opportunities to help staff fulfil their potential.
Responsibilities
* Telephone duties which include answering queries and taking adhoc orders
* Assembly of orders for distribution to wards and dispensaries, and receipt of medicines for onward supply to wards and departments
* Undertake stock ordering and supply for wards
* Maintain stock storage and levels and adhere to good distribution practice
* Assist in maintaining stock levels of medicines on wards and departments by participating in the pharmacy ward top up service
* Participate in the day to day running of the automated dispensing robot
The post holder will work as part of a pharmacy team of Assistant Technical Officers, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists to deliver the pharmacy service to UHNM.
Qualifications / Requirements
You must have excellent organisational and communication skills and be able to work effectively with the existing team both at ward level and within the pharmacy directorate. You will need to be methodical, accurate and able to follow strict procedures.
UHNM is currently unable to provide sponsorship for this role in accordance with UKVI guidelines. If you hold a graduate visa, you may apply, but UHNM cannot offer sponsorship at the end of your graduate visa. You must also have at least six months remaining on your visa at the start of employment for training and operational reasons.
How to apply / Contact
For further details or informal visits contact:
Name: Jenny Wright
Job title: Lead Pharmacy Technician – Stores and Distribution
Email: Jennifer.wright@uhnm.nhs.uk
Telephone: 01782 674533
Or contact Peter Conway - Supply Chain Manager at 01782 674516 or peter.conway@uhnm.nhs.uk
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