Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Pharmacy
- Gradd
- Band 3
- Contract
- Cyfnod Penodol: 12 mis (Maternity Leave Cover)
- Oriau
- Rhan-amser - 24 awr yr wythnos
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 159-LWH-215-25
- Cyflogwr
- Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Liverpool Women's Hospital
- Tref
- Liverpool
- Cyflog
- £24,937 - £26,598 per annum, pro rata
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 23/10/2025 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr

Senior Assistant Technical Officer
Band 3
Liverpool Women’s NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
At Liverpool Women’s Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.
We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
Liverpool Women’s has an excellent reputation and is a centre of excellence. It is an exciting environment to work in and a great place to develop your career for many years to come.
We invite you to review why Liverpool Women's Hospital is a great place to work: https://vimeo.com/556197652
We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
We have a great opportunity for a Senior Assistant Technical Officer who has a level 2 pharmacy related qualification to join our growing pharmacy team covering Maternity leave for 24 hours per week.
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic team player to join our pharmacy department, you will have the opportunity to work in a varied role, develop your experience and skills while working in an expanding team.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
Duties include:
- Lead and Co-ordinating a team of Assistant Technical Officers
- Dispensing
- Assembly and supply of medication to hospital wards/departments
- Housekeeping
- Answering the telephone
- Stock control
- Handling orders
- Ward top-ups
- Dealing directly with patients and other hospital staff under supervision
- Contacting suppliers
- Supporting Pharmacy Technicians
Some lifting is essential in this post.
The successful candidate will receive full in-house training.
This post is 24 hours per week, there will be also be additional weekend and bank holiday requirements on a rota basis as part of this role.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.
The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving it’s services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.
Check out why Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work using the links below:
Video: https://vimeo.com/556197652
Online brochure: https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/media/4121/recruitment-pack-great-place-to-work-16pp-v4-final.pdf
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Job Description
Job Summary
1. Lead and co-ordinate a team of Assistant Technical Officers (ATOs), and Trainee Pharmacy Technicians in ward supply & dispensary sections across the Trust.
2. Ensure that the contribution to the provision of the service is comprehensive, of high quality and cost effective.
3. Ensure ward supply & dispensary services are achieved whilst adhering to policies and procedures and are delivered in an efficient, courteous and professional manner.
4. Training and develop staff in ward supply & dispensary services.
5. To perform the personal development appraisals of staff.
6. Develop and expand the service currently provided when required
7. Writing of Pharmacy ward supply & dispensary procedures with managers.
8. Manage ward/clinic stock reviews with liaison with ward managers and pharmacy staff.
9. To attend meetings when required.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Assist with the effective and efficient day to day operations of the Ward Supply & Dispensary Services.
2. Develop the roles of Assistant Technical Officers and highlight training needs within Ward Supply & Dispensary Services.
3. Participate in internal audits.
4. Ensure own skills in all relevant areas are maintained and up-to-date.
5. Ensure that events which fall outside procedure are documented and brought to the attention of the appropriate manager.
6. Use of computer systems including Meditech, intranet / internet and other programs to produce documentation.
7. Ensure accurate stock control, costing and traceability; monitoring stock rotation and managing manual ordering.
8. Ability to undertake all duties within Ward Supply & Dispensary Services.
9. Supervise all support operations within the Ward Supply & Dispensary Areas.
10. Continually assess, update and implement training manuals for support staff within Ward Supply & Dispensary Services.
11. Ensure that all housekeeping duties are carried out in accordance with departmental and national guidelines.
12. Participate in the recruitment of support staff.
13. When required carry out duties in other sections of the pharmacy department.
14. Participate in, and co-operate with, individual personal assessment and continuing education programmes in order to keep abreast of pharmaceutical matters and legislative changes which affect pharmacy.
15. Participate in development and project work in line with the objectives of the Trust and Pharmacy Directorate.
16. Together with other members of staff to ensure that procedures are carried out in accordance with current legislation and regulations in respect of the Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH and that other pertinent recommendations and standards are complied with.
17. Participate and co-operate in Bank Holiday, Statutory Holiday, weekends, early morning and evening services as per departmental arrangements.
18. To undertake such reasonable duties as may be required from time to time.
19. The post holder will be expected to adapt to changes that may occur, which may affect the current practices within the Pharmacy Department, such are the introduction of new equipment, procedures, policies and hours or working, after discussion and reasonable notice.
20. Ensure that total confidentiality is upheld at all times throughout Trust.
Manyleb y person
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Demonstrable experience in dispensary & ward supply services
- Ability to train staff
Meini prawf dymunol
- Participation in developmental projects
Personal Attributes
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Flexible
- Enthusiastic
- Diplomatic
- Works on own initiative
- Works as a team player
- Efficient
- Leads by example
Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Sufficient command of English Language
- Excellent verbal skills
- Excellent written communication skills
- Ability to forward plan
- Ability to understand role and service priorities
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work accurately
- Ability and willingness to manage change
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to suggest developmental change
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Gofynion ymgeisio
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Application numbers
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Elaine Willis
- Teitl y swydd
- Pharmacy Technical Services Manager
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 0151 702 4169
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
Please make contact if you would like to have a look around the department and have a chat about the role, we are able to facilitate this and would be happy to hear from you.
0151 702 4169
Rhestr swyddi gyda Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust yn Gwasanaethau Gwyddor Iechyd neu bob sector