About this role
Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge in an interesting healthcare setting?
Do you have excellent organisational skills and work with great attention to detail?
Can you work as part of a team , communicate well and follow detailed procedures?
If so, please read on!
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Assistant Technical Officer to join our pharmacy technical services product store at Guys Hospital.
The pharmacy technical services team manufacture a broad range of unlicensed medicine for supply to GSTT , to the wider NHS plus wholesalers and community pharmacies.
The post holder will support the day to day activities of the store, including the inventory, and for the supply and distribution of medicines.
Attention to detail, good communication skills and ability to follow procedures are essential.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' is among the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services.
We have a reputation for clinical excellence and high quality teaching and research. We are part of King's Health Partners, one of eight accredited UK academic health sciences centres. In partnership with King's College London we have dedicated clinical research facilities including an MHRA accredited Phase I clinical trials unit.
Patients are at the heart of everything we do and we pride ourselves on ensuring the best possible patient experience as well as safe, high quality care. We are proud to have one of the lowest mortality rates in the NHS. Following a comprehensive Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection in 2019 we maintained our overall rating of 'good'. Our adult community services achieved a rating of 'outstanding'.
The commitment of our 23,500 staff is key to our success. We are one of the largest local employers and we aim to develop and support all our staff so they are able to deliver high quality, safe and efficient care. The 2019 NHS staff survey results show that we have one of the most engaged and motivated workforces in the NHS. We know this has a positive impact on the care provided to our patients.
Job description Job responsibilities
You will work within a small team to help manage the inventory and facilitate the supply of un-licensed medicines , which are not commercially available, to hospitals, wholesalers and community pharmacies.
You will have experience of working inpharmacy manufacturing, a pharmacy QA/QC laboratory, pharmacy stores, hospital pharmacy or community pharmacy.
You must be able to show you can work accurately, efficiently and follow procedures at all times. Full training will be provided to the successful candidate.
Information on the role and its requirements can be found within the job description and person specification documentation attached.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Previous experience of working in pharmacy manufacturing, a pharmacy QA/QC laboratory, pharmacy stores, hospital pharmacy or community pharmacy
Qualifications Essential
GCSE English, Maths & Science Grade A to C or equivalent NVQ Pharmacy Services Level 2
Desirable
NVQ Pharmacy Services Level 3- optional units: or relevant experience to pharmacy practice area or equivalent
Knowledge Essential
Demonstrates ability to communicate information effectively using clear written and spoken English Demonstrates basic numeracy skills, the ability to accurately add, subtract, multiply and divide Demonstrated ability to accurately follow written and oral instructions Demonstrates organisation skills, time management and prioritising of workload
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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.
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Employer details Employer name Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address Guys Hospital, GSTT Pharma, Borough Wing (LG floor)
Guys Hospital, Great Maze Pond
London
SE1 9RT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)