Pharmacy Senior Assistant Technical Officer
Band 3
Main area: Pharmacy assistant Grade: Band 3 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (plus weekend and bank holiday rota) Job ref: 387-DT-5288-LH Site: Bristol Royal Infirmary Town: Bristol Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 pa pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 09/02/2025 23:59 Interview date: 24/02/2025 As an organisation, we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust. The Pharmacy clinical trials unit at the Bristol Royal Infirmary is looking for a Senior Assistant Technical Officer (SATO) to join our dedicated Pharmacy clinical trials dispensing team and assist with our increasing portfolio of research studies across the Trust. The post will involve working within the trials dispensary and also assisting with the running of clinical trials in our 2 aseptic dispensing units. The successful candidate will have excellent attention to detail, good organisational skills, be able to follow written procedures, work independently and communicate effectively. You must have completed your NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or be nearing completion). Duties will include dispensing of clinical trial medication, stock management, and maintenance of clinical trial records. Main duties of the job
Work as part of the Pharmacy clinical trials team. Ensure the accurate stock control, maintenance of records, and dispensing of trial material within the Pharmacy Trials Unit and aseptic units. Carry out all work in accordance with relevant standards and local Standard Operating Procedures with a high degree of accuracy. Communicate with a broad professional group, as well as members of the public and research sponsors. Represent the department and the Trust well at all times. Working for our organisation
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. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting 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. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person specification
Qualifications
Completed the NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services, or nearing completion 5 GCSE Level C equivalent passes including Maths and English Skills and Abilities
Good oral and written communication skills Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure Reliable and trustworthy Good team player Well motivated Demonstrate previous working to written procedures / follow directions accurately Proven organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload Ability to work without direct supervision Knowledge and Experience
Computing skills including email, windows and any other employer-based system Experience of working to a high degree of accuracy Pharmacy experience working in a hospital or retail pharmacy Experience of Standard Operating Procedures Understanding of prescription controls, charges and over-the-counter medicines Experience in dispensing clinical trials Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team Supervision of others / assistance with training We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
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Band 3
Main area: Pharmacy assistant Grade: Band 3 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (plus weekend and bank holiday rota) Job ref: 387-DT-5288-LH Site: Bristol Royal Infirmary Town: Bristol Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 pa pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 09/02/2025 23:59 Interview date: 24/02/2025 As an organisation, we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust. The Pharmacy clinical trials unit at the Bristol Royal Infirmary is looking for a Senior Assistant Technical Officer (SATO) to join our dedicated Pharmacy clinical trials dispensing team and assist with our increasing portfolio of research studies across the Trust. The post will involve working within the trials dispensary and also assisting with the running of clinical trials in our 2 aseptic dispensing units. The successful candidate will have excellent attention to detail, good organisational skills, be able to follow written procedures, work independently and communicate effectively. You must have completed your NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or be nearing completion). Duties will include dispensing of clinical trial medication, stock management, and maintenance of clinical trial records. Main duties of the job
Work as part of the Pharmacy clinical trials team. Ensure the accurate stock control, maintenance of records, and dispensing of trial material within the Pharmacy Trials Unit and aseptic units. Carry out all work in accordance with relevant standards and local Standard Operating Procedures with a high degree of accuracy. Communicate with a broad professional group, as well as members of the public and research sponsors. Represent the department and the Trust well at all times. Working for our organisation
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. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting 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. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person specification
Qualifications
Completed the NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services, or nearing completion 5 GCSE Level C equivalent passes including Maths and English Skills and Abilities
Good oral and written communication skills Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure Reliable and trustworthy Good team player Well motivated Demonstrate previous working to written procedures / follow directions accurately Proven organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload Ability to work without direct supervision Knowledge and Experience
Computing skills including email, windows and any other employer-based system Experience of working to a high degree of accuracy Pharmacy experience working in a hospital or retail pharmacy Experience of Standard Operating Procedures Understanding of prescription controls, charges and over-the-counter medicines Experience in dispensing clinical trials Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team Supervision of others / assistance with training We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
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