Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available within our dispensaries for experienced and enthusiastic individuals looking to develop their leadership and operational skills.
We are looking to recruit motivated, pharmacy technicians who can support dispensary managers in the day-to-day operational management of the dispensary and its staff, as well as support the operations team in maintaining standards and quality.
We have posts available working predominantly in our Central Site dispensaries (Weston Park/ Royal Hallamshire) and the Northern General. dispensary. You may be required to work on other sites if necessary.
Further formal education will be actively supported with in-house training and support also provided.
Main duties of the job
- Supervising and organising staff.
- Ensuring efficient workflow and prioritisation of work.
- Accredited checking of dispensed medications.
- Patient Counselling
- Dispensing medications including controlled drugs and clinical trials.
- Mentorship and training responsibilities.
Please note this advertisement is for both full time and part time opportunities.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC in Pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent
- NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent
- GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Evidence of relevant professional learning and development, preferably to undergraduate level/ or willing to work towards
- Must be willing to qualify as an NVQ assessor
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent organisational and motivational skills demonstrable from previous experience
- Ability to communicate effectively including active listening, writing, and verbally, with individuals on a one-to-one basis and with groups.
- Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to form positive relationships at all levels.
- Ability to manage complex workload under pressure and prioritise to meet deadlines
- Ability to deal constructively with conflict, verbal and formal complaints, stress, verbal aggression demonstrable from previous experience
- Work to high standards of accuracy and reliability demonstrable from experience
Experience
Essential
- Relevant band 4 or above experience within a pharmacy environment.
- Accredited checking status or working towards
- Experience of using IT packages (i.e., Microsoft Office Package
- Competent to label and dispense including controlled drugs. Ability to demonstrate low error rates
- Staff development/training experience
- Supervisory experience or willing to undertake a range of short courses in HR and management
Desirable
- Experience of working with automated dispensing systems. Including basic troubleshooting
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC in Pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent
- NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent
- GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Evidence of relevant professional learning and development, preferably to undergraduate level/ or willing to work towards
- Must be willing to qualify as an NVQ assessor
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent organisational and motivational skills demonstrable from previous experience
- Ability to communicate effectively including active listening, writing, and verbally, with individuals on a one-to-one basis and with groups.
- Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to form positive relationships at all levels.
- Ability to manage complex workload under pressure and prioritise to meet deadlines
- Ability to deal constructively with conflict, verbal and formal complaints, stress, verbal aggression demonstrable from previous experience
- Work to high standards of accuracy and reliability demonstrable from experience
Experience
Essential
- Relevant band 4 or above experience within a pharmacy environment.
- Accredited checking status or working towards
- Experience of using IT packages (i.e., Microsoft Office Package
- Competent to label and dispense including controlled drugs. Ability to demonstrate low error rates
- Staff development/training experience
- Supervisory experience or willing to undertake a range of short courses in HR and management
Desirable
- Experience of working with automated dispensing systems. Including basic troubleshooting
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).
