Assistant Technical Officer - Pharmacy Distribution

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
Click on this link to find out about our values https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/p/about-us/our-trust-values, + The ATO, under supervision, will assist in the provision of stock medicinal products and feeds to wards and departments.
+ This will involve selecting medicinal products using a prepared picking list, visiting wards to check ward stock, processing information onto the computer, load handling and stock control.
+ Daily duties require the post holder to relay messages between ward and departmental staff, pharmacy staff and to liaise with and support the Pharmacy Storekeepers and the Pharmacy Porters in their duties.
+ The ATO, once trained and under supervision will assist ward-based pharmacy technicians/pharmacists to deliver medicines optimisation on the wards by completing POD (Patients own medication) checks and ordering of stock where required., Provision of Ward and Departmental stock from goods held in Pharmacy Stores Distribution
+ From the prepared list of requirements select items required from the Pharmacy Store and Pharmacy Robot and pack them ready for return to wards and departments.
+ Visit wards and departments to check and review all stock other than Controlled Drugs.
+ Using details from stock check input information into pharmacy computer and prepare a list of medicines, fluids and enteral products required to bring the ward stock up to correct levels.
+ To maintain the ward or department stock cupboard in as neat and tidy a condition as possible.
+ To monitor expiry dates and ensure stock rotation.
+ To list and remove excess, out-dated or near-dated stock from ward or department and highlight with senior team where necessary.
+ To identify wards or departments who could use near-dated stock and ensure stock rotation means this material is used first.
+ To use Pyxis machines at ward level ensuring stock is maintained accurately and in a timely manner., the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge., We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
· As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
· To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
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University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting