Senior Assistant Technical Officer (SATO) - Pharmacy

at  University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

The Pharmacy Department at Furness General Hospital is looking for an enthusiastic, well-motivated individual to join the team, working 3 days each week.
Working within the Pharmacy main dispensary and on the wards, the post will involve ordering and dispensing medications for in-patients and those being discharged from hospital. You must be able to work as a team member and on an individual basis.
Working hours will be 9:00 to 17:30 with weekend and Bank Holiday work as part of a rotation. Contracted working days will be discussed at interview.
Previous Pharmacy experience and an NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy services, or other recognised dispensing qualification is essential for the Band 3 grade, together with competent IT skills and good basic education including English and Maths to GCSE level.
A progression / training role will be considered if you do not have the NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services. Support will be given to complete the NVQ 2 on annex 21 of a Band 3 grade. Band 3 grade will be awarded on completion of qualification.
Full training will be given to the successful applicants.
If you think you have what it takes to become an active and flexible member of our team or require more information, please see the contact details below.
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI) , and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice , Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre .
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk

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