Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer
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Manchester University Hospital Foundation Trust (MFT) is one of the biggest, ambitious and most progressive NHS Trusts in the country. We are a family of ten hospitals across six separate sites and managed clinical services, providing a wide range of services from comprehensive local general hospital care to highly specialised regional and national services.
Our vision is to improve the health and quality of life of Manchester’s diverse population.
We’ll Do This By Building An Organisation Which
- excels in quality, safety, patient experience, research, innovation and teaching;
- attracts, develops and retains great people;
- and is recognised internationally as a leading healthcare provider.
Our pharmacy department is committed to providing an innovative service that focuses on patient care and experience, and we’re currently hiring enthusiastic Pharmacy Medicines Management Assistants to join us. This is an ideal opportunity for you to start your career in Pharmacy, developing your knowledge and experience in our dynamic and diverse team.
This is a great role to start your career as a Pharmacy Assistant, as you’ll receive all the training and support you need to be your best. You’ll support Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians by providing supervised pharmacy services, including dispensing of medicines, replenishing and maintaining ward stocks and patients’ own medicines.
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Responsibilities:
- Working under supervision at all times, you’ll also work on the inpatient hatch receiving prescriptions, deal with routine enquiries from patients and hospital staff, maintain drug stocks, assemble prescriptions, and check and receive deliveries using Pharmacy systems.
- The department rota, in which you’ll participate, will include late nights, weekends and Bank Holidays.
- To rotate though all areas of the technical service, in particular wards and the Inpatient Dispensary.
- Participate in patient centered care at ward level.
- Ensure that medicines are available when needed.
- Maintain accurate stocks.
- Provide customer service to healthcare professionals at the Inpatient Hatch.
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe. With 10 hospitals and a wide range of community services, we care for over 1 million people every year, and our team of over 30,000 people is at the heart of everything we do.
Why Join Us?
- You’ll be working alongside colleagues from all backgrounds, supporting people from every walk of life, and learning something new every day.
- We believe that everyone should feel welcome, respected, and valued at work. You can bring your whole self to MFT, knowing that your unique perspective and experiences are celebrated here.
- You’ll find that we’re committed to helping you grow - whether you want to develop new skills, progress in your career, or simply make a difference in your community.
- We offer equal opportunities for everyone, and we’ll support you with training, development, and a caring environment where your health, wellbeing, and safety matter.
- Most importantly, you’ll be part of a team where working together and supporting each other is everything. You’ll make new friends, build strong relationships, and have a real voice in shaping the future of our Trust.
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Additional Information:
- Please note that this is not a role that MFT will offer sponsorship for, so you will need to ensure you have your own ongoing right to work in the UK.
- At MFT we’re All Here For You - every step of the way. Join us today.
Contact Information:
- Name: Alexandra Ackrill
- Job title: Lead Service Pharmacy Technician
- Email address: alexandra.ackrill@mft.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 0161 701 4354
Additional Contact:
- Name: Natalie Marshall
- Email address: Natalie.marshall@mft.nhs.uk
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