Job Advert
NHS Lanarkshire is looking for an enthusiastic assistant technical officer to join our pharmacy dispensary team! We are seeking an individual with an interest in personal development, experience of managing workload in a time critical environment, team working and communication skills. Successful applicants will receive training and supervision to help them develop into this role. It is envisioned this role will involve the education and development of others to help support the team.
If successful in your application, your role within this position is to provide patient focused quality service to assure an efficient and timely supply of pharmaceutical products, to undertake dispensing of inpatient and out-patient prescriptions and to receive , check, package and despatch pharmaceutical goods and to assess items returned for re-use.
Applying candidates should hold a Scottish Vocational Qualification Level II and previous experience as an assistant technical officer/dispenser. This role requires an ability to work under pressure, ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload and an ability to work under their own initiative and as part of a team. A commitment to CPD (continuous professional development) is essential. Candidates should have good verbal and written communication skills, good interpersonal skills and an ability to demonstrate both customer awareness and customer focus.
Self-motivation within this role is essential. Experience within a hospital practice is desirable, you may also be required to work weekends/public holidays. Candidates should display a willingness to contribute to the general working of the pharmacy department.
Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by Linda Gemmell, Senior Pharmacy Technician, 01236 712131
If you have any queries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Izzy Kirby, recruitment administrator on 01698 377860
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
Applications from candidates who require a Tier 2 Certificate of sponsorship (formerly Work Permits) will only be considered if no suitable UK or EEA national is identified for this post. For further information on the UK Border Agency’s new points based System which now governs the way individuals from outside the EEA can work in the UK please visit www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk.