Senior Assistant Technical Officer

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Senior Assistant Technical Officer to join our Pharmacy Technical Services team. The successful candidate will be based in the aseptic unit and will assist in the provision of high risk injectable medicines for patients at the Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. Our team prepare and dispense bespoke doses of parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy and IV antibiotics. We also supply a variety of emergency kits and prepare non-sterile extemporaneous medicines when required.,

• Working with the Technical Services team and members of the wider Pharmacy Department.
• Assist in the preparation of injectable medicines. Dispensing injectable medicines.
• Partaking in the maintenance and monitoring of the aseptic unit and equipment.
• Ensuring that stocks are replenished and that facilities and equipment are ready to use.
• Assist in the training and supervision of new and less qualified staff.
• Undertake training and validation appropriate to the role., Please see attached the job description and person specificationfor the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
  
  We are committed to providing a safe and quality patient centred service. Applicants should be motivated, have good communication skills, and be able to work well as part of a team.
They must have the ability to use initiative and work autonomously at times. It is essential that they can work accurately and efficiently whilst following established procedures. Previous experience of working in a pharmacy environment is desirable, but not essential, as full training will be given. You must have, or be willing to undertake as part of the role, an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Service Skills or equivalent. Unqualified applicants would start as a Band 2 Assistant Technical Officer, progressing to Band 3 Senior Assistant Technical Officer upon completion of the NVQ Level 2.,
• Planning and Organising :
• Ability to prioritise tasks and time;
• Analytical and Judgement :
• Is self-confident and understands own strengths and weaknesses;
• Handles drugs including cytotoxic products and other noxious waste returned from wards.
• Communication and Relationships :
• Fits in well as peer and contributes positively as part of team;
• Shares information;
• Seeks help and advice where necessary;
• Offers suggestions;
• Listens to the ideas of others;
• Communicates easily on paper with clarity, good spelling and grammar;
• Speaks to others with ease and clarity;
• Expresses ideas well;
• Listens actively to others;
• Gives information and explanations clearly and is easily understood.
Knowledge Essential To maintain own knowledge base and remain up to date with current issues. Qualifications Essential
• Maths and English at GCSE grade C or above, or grade 4 or above, or equivalent
• Interpersonal Skills
Desirable
• NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent
• IT Training (MS Office)
  
  The RotherhamNHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving ourlocal population of around 270,000 people.
Our vision is to always act theright way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities ofRotherham. As a Trust weare on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart ofeverything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are thesecond most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as aplace to work? and were one of the most improved for staff engagementoverall. But dont justtake our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations forour Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people andrecognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives ofpatients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making. All of our5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improveour services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together.