Aseptic Dispensing Assistant Technical Officer

To work as part of the pharmacy aseptic team in providing an efficient, effective and safe pharmaceutical service to patients and customers including dispensing of chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition and civas products to departments and other outlying units where appropriate., 1. To dispense aseptically prepared items in line with aseptic Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)ensuring that standards of quality, accuracy and timeliness are met. To work under the supervision of the aseptic unit workload Co-ordinators, technicians or pharmacists.
2. To assist with any appropriate elements of the manufacturing processes within the aseptic unit if required.
3. Receive into the unit clinically verified work requests from clinics and wards. Provide the clinic or ward staff with appropriate information on when the drugs will be dispatched and the likely waiting time. Answer any basic queries concerning the supply of medication from the aseptic unit, including phone queries, referring them to a Co-ordinator, technician or pharmacist to answer any clinical or technical query.
4. To support the clinical verification process, obtaining and organising prescriptions for thempharmacist to screen prior to being sent to the aseptic unit.
5. Keep all work areas clean and tidy. Adhere to all relevant SOPs in the aseptic unit. Ensure stock is rotated and in date. Participate in the ordering and receipt process for the aseptic unit.
6. Assist in basic clerical duties including filing and photocopying.
7. Work flexibly across all of the Pharmacy departments, covering the work of colleagues during peak periods or absence.
8. Participate in appropriate training and development activities including your own personal development and participate in the education and training of colleagues.
9. Participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives.
10. Participate in weekend, late night and Bank Holiday working as may be required.
11. Undertake any other duties as required by the Director of Pharmacy in accordance with the grade and nature of the post.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
To ensure that we provide world-class patient care, UHCW recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust's Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust's Values and Behaviours which can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust's Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
The Trust is committed to Equal Opportunities within the workplace. All vacancies will be considered for Job Share unless otherwise stated. All applicants who have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be interviewed. Where a post has an overwhelming response, this Trust may use random selection in order to reduce numbers to interview, any disabled applicants will automatically be guaranteed an interview and will be exempt from this process.
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UHCW NHS Trust, by virtue of its Green Plan, is committed to ensuring that the way we provide services minimises the impact on the environment and the future health of the public e.g. zero waste to landfill, reducing our carbon footprint and increasing our recycling and reuse percentages.
If you are successful at interview you will receive a conditional offer of employment and we'll ask you for information so that we can carry out pre-employment checks. You must successfully complete all pre-employment checks to progress to a final unconditional offer.
We must confirm the identity of our staff and their right to work in the United Kingdom. We will ask you to submit proof of your identity and right to work documents via a secure digital platform approved by the Home Office, named TrustID. Alternatively, you may be asked to attend our office with original documents.
Depending on you level of exposure with patients you may be required to undertake a Standard or Enhanced DBS. The cost of this check will be charged to you and will be deducted from your salary over the first 3 months of employment at the current rate.
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Would you like to start a rewarding career in the National Health Service undertaking a role in a busy pharmacy aseptic unit? We are looking for two dedicated, organised and motivated people to join us as pharmacy assistants.
Applicants should have good communication & organisational skills; be self-motivated and possess excellent interpersonal skills, be flexible and able to work well in an environment of change and transition. Applicants must also have good computer skills and be able to work well under pressure. Parts of this job are physically demanding and it is essential that you are physically fit.
You must be willing to learn and take responsibility, working well within a diverse team consisting of Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants, Pharmacists, Nurses and Clerical staff. You will also be expected to develop good working relationships with other departments within the Pharmacy and Hospital.
You will work closely with the rest of the pharmacy team to provide high quality pharmaceutical care to all patients within the Trust.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values