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 are 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 be able to 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 and 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. 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. IMPORTANT: Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. We may also contact you by texting the mobile number, if provided, on the application form. Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification. Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job. Employer certification / accreditation badges
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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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 are 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 be able to 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 and 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. 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. IMPORTANT: Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. We may also contact you by texting the mobile number, if provided, on the application form. Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification. Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job. Employer certification / accreditation badges
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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