Job summary
- Main area
- Specialist SATO Clinical Governance
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent: Full time
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 331-7827564-UHMB
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Furness General Hospital
- Town
- Barrow
- Salary
- £28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist SATO - Clinical Governance
NHS AfC: Band 4
''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Pharmacy member of staff to take the next step in their career and become a Specialist SATO Clinical Governance for Furness General Hospital and absence cover for the other sites.
Applicants must have excellent communication and computer skills, have completed their NVQ 2 –Pharmacy services and BTEC level 2 in pharmaceutical sciences or have an equivalent level qualification.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a proactive and detail‑oriented Band 4 Governance Specialist Senior Assistant Technical Officer to support medicines governance, patient safety and high‑quality service delivery within the Pharmacy Department. This role is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills and a passion for improving medicines management across the Trust. You will work closely with, and report to, the Audit Senior Pharmacy Technician.
Key duties include completing safe and secure medicines management audits, supporting governance actions, and contributing to audit reports. You will promote effective risk management, ensure incidents are reported in line with Trust policy, and assist with investigations by gathering evidence and completing documentation.
The role also involves stock management, resolving discrepancies, supporting IVIG submissions, and maintaining robust stock control systems. You will provide dispensary support when required and may undertake Final Accuracy Checking if accredited.
Strong communication skills, excellent organisation, accuracy, and the ability to prioritise and work independently are essential, along with contributing positively to the wider governance team.
Working for our organisation
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our community services for adults are provided in people’s homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good basic education in GCSE level or equavalent-includinh numeracy and literacy
- NVQ 2 - Pharmacy services or equivalent relevent experience
- BTEC level 2 in Pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent level qualification
- Accredited checking qualification or completion of equivalent in house training - or willing to work towards.
Desirable criteria
- Willingness to attend courses
Experience
Essential criteria
- Consistent ability to perform in all aspects of specialist area at SATO level
- Experience of training and supervising staff
- Considerable experience in Hospital Pharmacy or other Pharmacy setting
- Experience in dispensing medication, drug receipt, record keeping and cold chain maintenance
- Considerable experience of JAC computer system
- Considerable Experience in aseptic preparation
Desirable criteria
- Experience in clinical trials
- Experience in data analysis
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
- Laura Marshall
- Job title
- Senior Audit Pharmacy Technician
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01229403633
- Additional information
Andrea Scott
Chief Pharmacy Technician Dispensing & Ward Services
07970349998
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Level 1
Fusion House
Evolution Park
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB1 2FD
- Telephone
- 03033 301 033
List jobs with University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust in Health Science Services or all sectors