Advanced Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary - Peterborough

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a qualified Pharmacy Technician to join a patient focused team that is continually developing its high quality dispensary based service. This essential post will provide the opportunity for a committed technician to put their pharmacy skills into practice working with both new and innovative technology and systems whilst being supported by a technician led dispensary.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a highly motivated Pharmacy Technician with excellent organisational skills who can work under pressure whilst ensuring accuracy in all aspects of dispensary-based activities. It is essential that you are an Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) and we would welcome applications from current community pharmacy technicians.

The successful candidate will work in conjunction with the Dispensaries Manager in developing and promoting an excellent service for both our Inpatient and Outpatient dispensaries.

About us

We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.

Benefits to you

27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
NHS Pension Scheme:
Flexible working opportunities;
Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
Career development and training;
Wellbeing support and activities;
In-house physiotherapy Service;
On-site canteens with subsidised meals;
Subsidised staff parking (currently free).
Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Date posted

01 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

176-F-6016890

Job locations

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

A detailed job description and person specification will provide you with a full break down of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A detailed job description and person specification will provide you with a full break down of the role.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

Integrated standard of Pharmacy Technician practice / NVQ 3 Pharmacy Services or National BTEc Certificate in Pharmaceutical Services or equivalent
Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
Commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Accredited Checking Technician (ACPT) - current certificate or completed under integrated Pharmacy Technician standards

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Proven track record in Pharmacy
Previous experience in community or hospital pharmacy
Computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Knowledge of Pharmacy Computer Systems (training available)
Knowledge of requirements for maintaining confidentiality and accurate record keeping

Desirable

Previous experience of managing and supervising staff

Key Skills

Essential

Good customer care skills
Communicates well with good listening skills
Demonstrate initiative
Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

Integrated standard of Pharmacy Technician practice / NVQ 3 Pharmacy Services or National BTEc Certificate in Pharmaceutical Services or equivalent
Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
Commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Accredited Checking Technician (ACPT) - current certificate or completed under integrated Pharmacy Technician standards

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Proven track record in Pharmacy
Previous experience in community or hospital pharmacy
Computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Knowledge of Pharmacy Computer Systems (training available)
Knowledge of requirements for maintaining confidentiality and accurate record keeping

Desirable

Previous experience of managing and supervising staff

Key Skills

Essential

Good customer care skills
Communicates well with good listening skills
Demonstrate initiative
Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).