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Band 3 Senior Pharmacy Assistant Technical OfficerUniversity Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation TrustWe are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a flexible working approach to deliver a high quality patient-focused pharmacy service at Good Hope Hospital. Applications are invited from all dispensing assistants including those who are community-based with no previous hospital experience. This is an excellent opportunity to further your pharmacy career and break into the hospital sector. The successful candidate will support the smooth running of the pharmacy dispensary, stores and distribution ensuring that medication is supplied safely and accurately in a timely manner. You will be required to undertake a broad range of duties and full training will be given. You will be part of an expanding team of highly professional and dedicated staff whose aim is to provide an excellent, patient focus service. This role would suit someone who is committed to providing high quality patient safety focused care utilising excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work within a large team. Main duties of the jobThe required candidates must have excellent organisational and time management skills as they will be responsible for a variety of dispensary, stores and distribution based activities as well as team leading opportunities. They will need to have good attention to detail and be happy working flexibly within a team. They will: Meet the essential criteria of the job specification Hold a QCF Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (formerly NVQ) Level 2 Pharmacy Assistant qualification or equivalent. The role involves: Dispensing for in and out-patients Stock control Reception and telephones duties Checking and assembling items for ward stock Preparing controlled drug orders Topping up the emergency cupboard Supporting the training and supervision on pre-registration technicians and other support staff Team leading Participating in late nights, weekends and bank holidays About usWe are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this. Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can. We offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives. UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. Job responsibilities*Please Note: For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description* Person SpecificationQualificationsGCSE grade C/4 or above in Mathematics and English (or equivalent) NVQ level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF), BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science or Accredited Dispensing Assistants Course (NPA) ExperiencePost NVQ level 2 qualification developmental experience of a range of dispensing with formal training and annual revalidated accreditation as a dispenser Understanding of pharmacy related computer systems Understanding of Health and Safety at Work, manual handling and COSHH Understanding of dispensing, stock control and supply systems and processes Knowledge of stock control systems Knowledge of code of practice/customer care Understands the need for delivering a cost effective service and the required work practices to reduce waste Previous experience within a Hospital Pharmacy setting Experience in staff training Working Knowledge of JAC pharmacy system Knowledge of drugs, side effects & where to find further information Additional CriteriaStrong attention to detail Reliable Ability to travel to all UHB sites Flexible to work in accordance with service needs Committed to abide by the Trust vision and values Able to lift moderate weights (up to 15kg) Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 nameUniversity Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust#J-18808-Ljbffr