Assistant Technical Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Technical Officer to join the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust. We are located within a modern medicines packing unit in Hither Green. This is a fantastic opportunity for those who wish to experience a different sector in the NHS.

This is a fulltime role and post holders will work a rota pattern covering the operational hours of the service. This role will primarily be based at Hither Green and will require travel to locations across the LAS sites when required.

The post holder will work closely with our Pharmacy team to carefully prepare bespoke drug packs, ensuring that each pack is stocked with the right combination of medicines for urgent and emergency care. Your attention to detail and commitment to accuracy will directly impact the delivery of life-saving care to patients across London. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to an essential service and make a real difference in emergency healthcare.

Main duties of the job

You will be assisting and working within the medicines packing and distribution function of the LAS. Daily activities include: stock checks, medicines packing, processing of drug usage forms. On occasion there may be a requirement to visit ambulance stations for audit work and stock checks to ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework. You will be a champion for medicines management and drive continuous improvement. All training and development will be provided for the post.

The post holder will be required to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and bank holidays, as part of a 7-day service.

Person specification

Qualifications, Accreditations, Education

Essential

• GCSE Grades A-C in English Language, Maths and double Science

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a team
• Previous work with or within an NHS Trust

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Understand issues involved in stock control and medicines distribution
• Interested in and have knowledge of the use of medicines
• Understand the importance of quality issues
• Able to accurately perform calculations
• Able to work to policies and procedures
• Ability to apply technical pharmacy knowledge and critically compare a range of options
• Understanding of COSHH regulations, Health and Safety at Work Act
• Good prioritisation/organisation skills
• Ability to influence others
• Good IT skills including data entry
• Good Analytical skills
• Good Communication skills (including verbal and written)

About the employer

London Ambulance Service NHS Trust is the busiest Ambulance Trust in the UK. We are seeking someone who will fit with the Trust values - Caring, Respect & Teamwork.

The team works widely across the Trust at all levels up to Board and with a variety of other partners such as external NHS Trusts, commercial organisations, Heathrow Airport, Stadia, Londons Air Ambulance and Healthcare UK and Department for International Trade.

You will, therefore, have the opportunity to join the team at an exciting time of growth and to gain experience of being involved in a varied portfolio.

Annual leave starts at 27 days rising to 33 days, plus bank holidays, in line with agenda for change (NHS terms and conditions).

Employees can access Blue Light (emergency services) discounts as well as NHS discount schemes.