Pharmacy Support Officer (ATO Rotational)

+ To deliver Medicines to the wards and clinics of the hospital.
+ To deliver and collect controlled drugs to wards/departments in accordance with written procedures.
+ To ensure adequate stocks are maintained and replenished in all areas of the pharmacy department from various stores, maintaining all necessary manual and computer records.
+ To assist in the maintenance of adequate stock levels within the Pharmacy and to refer to the Senior Technician where appropriate. To carry out routine stock and date checks in all areas of the department.
+ To ensure that items not supplied at the time of dispensing are supplied as soon as possible and records maintained of those drugs distributed by post or other non- standard methods. Inappropriate delays are to be brought to the attention of senior members of staff as necessary.
+ The following up of orders with office staff and liaising with senior members of staff as necessary.
+ To determine pharmaceutical requirements for wards and departments from a stock list and assemble these orders and requisitions. Where required, to take orders back to wards and departments and put them away in the correct place.

We are looking for a highly motivated, adaptable and conscientious full time Pharmacy Assistant to join our existing team.
We have a vacancy for TWO - full time, 37.5 hours per week posts.
Previous experience of community/hospital pharmacy is desirable, however this may be an ideal first job opportunity as full training in all areas will be given to the successful candidate.
Your duties will be rotational between Wards Services, Dispensary and Pharmacy Stores and to aid in delivery of medications efficiently and effectively around the Trust.
The successful candidate will be expected to possess or study toward an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services. There will be a requirement to participate in extended hours working including weekends and bank holiday on a rotational basis.

We are committed to offering an interview to applicants from the Armed Forces community who meet the minimum criteria for the position. In addition, for those who are successfully appointed from the Armed Forces community, the Trust are committed to recognising previous service and rank in terms of pay, annual leave and other terms and conditions.
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.
We are committed to making the Trust a great place to work, where all staff can reach their full potential and bring their whole self to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from an Ethnic minority background are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace, that attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Many of our colleagues work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise a fair and equitable process that balances your needs, the needs of our patients and service delivery.
Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

+ Patient focused service
+ Supportive and friendly team
+ Opportunities for personal development
+ A department open to new ways of working
What can SaTH offer you?
+ To be part of a trust embarking on a transformational journey
+ A supportive environment to enable further development of your career and your skills.
+ A developing trust with recent substantial financial investment to develop the facilities and services
+ Access to our Leadership Academy
Our vision is simple
To provide excellent care to our communities we serve.
We're looking for people who want to help us achieve this vision, who will help us make a difference.
So:
+ Apply today
+ Don't miss this incredible opportunity
+ Hurry, as our vacancies expire soon!