Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 410-CLIN-7290976
- Employer
- Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
- Town
- Liverpool
- Salary
- £24,169 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer
NHS AfC: Band 2
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine including adult cystic fibrosis and diagnostic imaging, both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Heart and lung disease continue to be amongst the biggest killers in the UK and the communities we serve are marked by increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease, higher levels of heart failure, hypertension, coronary artery disease and an ageing population.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and facilitated by technology. New and upgraded clinical areas are designed with patients and families fully involved to deliver their needs.
As part of our long term plan, we aim to form strong clinical and organisational relationships where possible. There is clear evidence that partnerships improve patient care and enhance quality and we aim to collaborate with a range of other providers and professionals with the aim to extending access and improve quality.
Our vision is underpinned by five strategic goals:
- Quality: to deliver the highest quality, safest and best experience for patients and their families by providing reliable care
- Service and Innovation: to develop our service portfolio for patients by developing innovative models of care
- Value: to maintain financial viability, enhance service delivery and develop new models of care to improve the health of our patients and safely reduce costs
- Workforce: to be the best NHS Employer by 2019 by attracting and retaining the best staff to deliver excellent patient care
- Stakeholders: to develop productive relationships with key stakeholders in order to enhance our profile and reputation.
Our Mission
“Excellent, Compassionate and Safe care for every patient, every day”
Job overview
We have 2 vacancies in are Pharmacy ATO team here at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital.
Working within a team you will rotate through a number of areas of the pharmacy including goods in, aseptics and ward top ups.
If you do not hold a NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services, we will enrol you on this and provide support and training to enable completion - please note to enrol on this course you must hold English and Maths GCSE at grade C or equivalent.
Main duties of the job
Main duties include
- Ward top ups of all stock items
- Fulfilment of ward ad hoc stock requests
- Receipt and booking in of wholesaler deliveries
- Support role within the aseptic services unit
- Maintaining accurate stock levels within the pharmacy stores area
Working for our organisation
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/
Please follow this link for a tour of our site - https://bit.ly/36ylsoq
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To co-operate in providing a comprehensive and cost-effective pharmaceutical service, ensuring a high quality service based on teamwork, which recognises the importance of patient-focused care and courtesy with the emphasis on the receipt, storage, distribution and stock control of medicines.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
To collect and deliver ward drug bags at the designated times.
To collect ward/department drug boxes in accordance with the pharmacy topping up system, and then deliver these boxes back when full, including bulky intravenous fluids and dietetic products.
To book out, through the pharmacy computer system, all stock and temporary stock items to wards / departments, including IVs and Sip Feeds.
To receive all pharmacy orders in to the department and ensure the return of empty containers and pallets to suppliers via delivery drivers.
To match orders with the correct order sheet, checking product, pack size, price and quantity and recording batch numbers and expiry dates.
To enter the appropriate records of the delivery into the computer system and ensure that the goods are stored correctly, including appropriate loading of the automated dispenser following departmental procedures.
To scan all orders into the pharmacy computer system to comply with the Falsified Medicines Directive regulations.
To communicate with suppliers regarding missing goods, incorrect deliveries, price discrepancies, items that are to-follow or out of stock and completing the appropriate documentation and reporting any errors to the Senior Technician over Procurement.
To deliver Controlled Drugs to wards/departments, checking the items before leaving the department and obtaining a signature from the nursing staff on arrival at the ward / department.
To top-up stock items on wards and departments, by carrying out the process of monitoring, ordering, issuing, distributing and controlling stock on these wards and departments in accordance with the standard operating procedures. This also includes travelling to offsite locations for whom we provide this service
To communicate with nursing staff and other health professionals within the training and experience of an ATO, referring to your Senior ATO, Technician, Senior Technician or Pharmacist when necessary including alterations to ward stock lists.
To print and amend ward stock lists when required.
To use and maintain the pharmacy electric truck, within limitations, reporting any defects as soon as possible to the Senior ATO to enable swift repairs.
To maintain strict stock control within the Pharmacy stores area, performing daily stock checks and monthly expiry checks in accordance with departmental stock control procedures.
To file requisitions in the appropriate place.
To handle the return of items brought back to the department appropriately according to departmental procedures.
To carry out support duties for the Pharmacy Aseptic Unit as required, including ordering consumables.
To carry out cleaning duties in the Pharmacy Aseptic Unit and report any problems with the unit, e.g. pressure fluctuations, to the Senior Technician for Aseptic Services.
To participate in environmental monitoring and completion of monitoring documentation of the Pharmacy Aseptic Unit, for example: production of weekly settle plates for Regional Quality Control, in accordance with departmental procedures.
To carry out the setting up of products and appropriate in-process checks for the Pharmacy Aseptic Unit in accordance with the departmental procedures.
To track and log fridge temperatures within the department to ensure correct storage of certain pharmaceuticals.
To complete documentation and ensure sharp-bins are accurately labelled and collected according to Trust procedures.
To ensure that procedures are carried out in accordance with the safe systems of work in the department, and the regulations in respect of the Health and Safety at Work Act and COSHH are complied with.
To participate in individual personal assessment and development, including the use of computer technology as required by ATO duties.
To participate in bank holiday and weekend working as required.
To participate in the training of new ATO’s, pharmacy technicians or students as required.
To participate and contribute in pharmacy meetings and support the development of the pharmacy business plan.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ level 2 Pharmacy Services or GCSE english and maths at grade C
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Computer Literate
- understanding of need for accuracy and attention to detail
Desirable criteria
- previous experince in pharmacy
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Good Communication Skills
- Good organisation skills
- Use initiative
- work as part of team
- demonstrate common sense
Desirable criteria
- adapt to different working environments
- co-ordination to be proficient at hand driven truck movement
Values and behaviours
Essential criteria
- Team Player
- helpful and friendly
- smart and presentable
- learn from mistakes
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- John Warmsley
- Job title
- Senior ATO
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0151 600 1814
- Additional information
or contact
Clare Langdon
Accountable Pharmacist Aseptic Services
0151 600 1472
List jobs with Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Health Science Services or all sectors