Job summary
An excellent development opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our diverse team as a Senior Pharmacy Technician- CPSD Team Leader.
This role will manage workload and supervise staff on a day to day basis, driving efficient working and organising cover for any unexpected staff absences to ensure a safe, effective and timely service in accordance with current legislation and guidance.
We strive to develop the knowledge and skills of our workforce to enable them to advance personally and professionally and this is that ideal career development opportunity. Therefore, recruiting the best talent to fulfil this role is really important to us.
To help us achieve this, you must be able to demonstrate core leadership and organisational skills as well the ability to inspire and motivate others is central to the success of this role.
Previous experience of working in a supervisory or leadership role would be advantageous as well as an understanding of Good Distribution Practice. You will also be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Main duties of the job
The position of Senior Pharmacy Technician- CPSD Team Leader will deputise for the Principal Technician- Purchasing, Supply & Logistics and will supervise up to two of the following areas:
- Purchasing Team
- Stores Team
- Accounts (Invoicing )Team
- Distribution Team
You will be responsible for the following:
- Supervising and directly managing the delivery of efficient and effective day-to-day operations and logistics within the pharmacy purchasing, invoicing, stores and distribution teams.
- Developing and maintaining a working environment which encourages teamwork, mutual support and excellence in service delivery and reduces risks to a minimum.
- Writing and updating standard operating procedures in line with governance requirements for pharmacy purchasing, invoicing, storage and distribution and assist in their implementation.
- Assisting in ensuring the Pharmacy Stores and Distribution service and all the staff who work in those areas comply with the terms of the Wholesaler dealers license granted by the MHRA / Good Distribution Practice
- Assisting in the delivery of training for all pharmacy staff involved in the purchasing, invoicing, storage and distribution of medicines.
In addition, you will assist the Principal Technician- Purchasing, Supply & Logistics by actively working towards maintaining key performance targets as well as for monitoring the quality of service provided.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employmentThis vacancy will close at midnight on 15th December 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 16th January 2025
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employmentThis vacancy will close at midnight on 15th December 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 16th January 2025
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
- Minimum qualification NVQ3 Pharmacy Services, BTEC Pharmaceutical Science or CGLI/Apothecaries Hall pre 1985 certificates or equivalent.
Desirable
- Association of Pharmacy Technicians (APT(UK))
Experience
Essential
- Hospital pharmacy experience or equivalent relevant area of practice
- Experience of pharmacy computer systems for ordering, invoicing, stock control and manage pharmaceuticals.
- Working in a customer-focused environment
- Experience of line management and people management
- Experience of undertaking audits.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to create documents and spread sheets and extract information.
Desirable
- Working with electronic prescribing and administration systems
- Experience of working in medicines procurement
- Experience of working in pharmacy distribution and purchasing related area
- Experience of stock control management
- Experience of managing teams
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Pharmacy computer systems.
- Audit techniques
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Knowledge of Pharmacy stock control procedures.
Skills
Essential
- Communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats with staff and patients.
- Able to prioritise in response to competing demands.
- Be methodical in approach.
- IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel)
Desirable
- Have experience of disciplinary matters and be able to impart results from them to staff in an appropriate and considered manner.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
- Minimum qualification NVQ3 Pharmacy Services, BTEC Pharmaceutical Science or CGLI/Apothecaries Hall pre 1985 certificates or equivalent.
Desirable
- Association of Pharmacy Technicians (APT(UK))
Experience
Essential
- Hospital pharmacy experience or equivalent relevant area of practice
- Experience of pharmacy computer systems for ordering, invoicing, stock control and manage pharmaceuticals.
- Working in a customer-focused environment
- Experience of line management and people management
- Experience of undertaking audits.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to create documents and spread sheets and extract information.
Desirable
- Working with electronic prescribing and administration systems
- Experience of working in medicines procurement
- Experience of working in pharmacy distribution and purchasing related area
- Experience of stock control management
- Experience of managing teams
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Pharmacy computer systems.
- Audit techniques
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Knowledge of Pharmacy stock control procedures.
Skills
Essential
- Communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats with staff and patients.
- Able to prioritise in response to competing demands.
- Be methodical in approach.
- IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel)
Desirable
- Have experience of disciplinary matters and be able to impart results from them to staff in an appropriate and considered manner.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).