About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated, adaptable and conscientious full time Senior Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer to join our existing team.
An exciting opportunity for a supervisory role working within the distribution area of the Pharmacy Department at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital has become available.
The duties will include overseeing day to day operational organisation and supervision of the distribution team, ensuring a smooth and efficient service is provided to our wards and clinics.
Training and support is available to provide the post holder with the leadership skills to oversee the effective use of the distribution teams skills and experience, whilst maintaining and improving service levels from our department.
Recent relevant Pharmacy and Supervisory experience is essential.
Main duties of the job
To oversee and organise the smooth running of the daily activities of the distribution team and also to provide assistance to other pharmacy staff working within their work area on rotation.
To undertake improvement work under the supervision of relevant Senior Technicians.
To work closely with the Stores area of the department to ensure coverage in all areas is provided to meet the needs of the service.
Work will be supported by the provision of clear standard operating procedures and under the guidance of the Senior Pharmacy Technician.
The post holder in would be required to hold the NVQ level 2 in Pharmaceutical Sciences and have recent relevant leadership/supervisory experience.
About us
Our Poppy's Promise Commitment
We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.
We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.
Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.
By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.
Job description Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Leadership/Supervisory experience Experience in Pharmacy/Hospital/Primary care work
Desirable
Knowledge of Health & Safety at work including COSHH and Manual Handling Accuracy and attention to detail Stores/Stock control experience
Qualifications Essential
GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above) NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Desirable
Leadership/Management Qualifications/Training
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.
Employer details Employer name The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
Employer's website http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)