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Join to apply for thePharmacy Assistant Technical Officerrole atEast Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust . 5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants. About We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. We also provide some specialist services for a wider population, including renal services in Medway and Maidstone and a cardiac service for all of Kent based at William Harvey Hospital, Ashford. Our Vision and Values We have a national and international reputation for delivering high quality specialist care, particularly in cancer, kidney disease, stroke and vascular services. We value and pursue excellence inresearch and innovation . Our Trust has been ranked first in Kent for clinical research studies, as well as consistently recruiting high numbers of patients into research trials. As a teaching Trust we play a vital role in the education and training of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, working closely with local universities and Kings College University in London. We're on an exciting journey of transformation, with a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work. Key Details Location:Trustwide, Kent, CT1 3NG Contract type:Permanent Hours:37.5 hours per week (Full time) Salary:£24,169 per annum (Band 2) Job Overview East Kent University NHS Foundation Trust EKUFT has an exciting and challenging new role within the pharmacy department and requires an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join our dynamic and lively department. The post holder will supply medications to service users across the Trust. Dispensing duties will include dispensing in-patient and outpatient prescriptions and assisting in the sale of pharmacy medicines. No previous experience in Pharmacy is required as full in house training will be given. We are looking for applicants who are eager to learn, able to organize and prioritize their own work to meet deadlines, and able to work using their own initiative. While applicants should ideally have an NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services, those without will be expected to enrol and will be supported to work towards this qualification. Previous applicants need not apply. Advert As a Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer, you will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic, multidisciplinary team supporting the provision of the reception and dispensing services for both in-patient and out-patients within the Pharmacy Department. You will lead in providing excellent customer service, acting as a role model to other members of the dispensary team. You will 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. To work within the bounds of the Job Description and Standard Operating Procedures. Working for our Organisation We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day. Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries please don't hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. Applicant Requirements The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Person Specification Qualifications Essential criteria: Work effectively under pressure, Good communication and presentation skills, Team Player Desirable criteria: NVQ level 2- Dispensing Skills Essential criteria: Experience of working within a Customer service setting Desirable criteria: Experience of working within a Pharmacy setting#J-18808-Ljbffr