Job summary
Would you like the opportunity to work as a part of a progressive, patient focused pharmacy service?
Are you a self-motivated, positive individual & would like to play an integral part in growing the reputation of the pharmacy & contributing to service developments?
We are looking for enthusiastic and innovative individuals to join our expanding pharmacy team. Being one of the biggest pharmacy departments in the country, the team at Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust comprises of approximately 500 pharmacy staff working across five sites.
This advert is an opportunity to apply for either Dispensary based Technician posts or Medicines Management Technician posts within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals.
Applicants must have a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in The Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or equivalent qualification and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. However, students who qualify this winter may apply and will commence at Agenda for Change Band 3 until the registration process is complete.
Main duties of the job
In either role you will be part of a progressive pharmacy team providing a vital service to our patients here at STH. Each role is varied day to day providing medication for inpatients, outpatients and discharge medications along with patient counselling and working with specialised teams and treatments.
As this is a progression role you will initially start as a band 4 technician (dependent on experience) and work towards band 5 undertaking competencies and developing your skills along the pathway. Full training and mentorship will be provided in each role and as a department we offer support and continued professional development opportunities throughout your career.
Should you already meet the band 5 criteria you will be appointed to this.
About us
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. It is an energetic and vibrant organisation that places patients and staff at the heart of everything we do. We provide a range of local hospital and community services for people in Sheffield, as well as specialist care for patients from further afield.
Our inclusive & diverse pharmacy department has a strong clinical presence in all areas. We are innovative and forward-thinking and have invested in a host of technical improvements, including robotics and a state of the art, multi-million-pound technical services unit. We offer a wide range of roles across different areas of the service including Clinical Ward Services, Aseptic Services, Homecare and Medicines Supply.
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.
The trust will give you time to use your skills and help you develop a fulfilling career as well as a commitment to support flexible working and can support such things as part time or condensed hours or job share. We encourage candidates to state any form of flexible working they would like to explore in their application.
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.
Please note this post is at AFC band 4, progressing to a band 5 position upon successful completion of competencies and Accredited Checking Technician qualification. Should you already meet the band 5 criteria you will be appointed to this on a permanent contract.
However, students who qualify this winter may apply and will commence at Agenda for Change Band 3 until the registration process is complete.
A learner/applicant must be a UK, EEA, or EU resident for at least the past three years to undertake an apprenticeship training programme.
Please note this advertisement is for both full time and part time opportunities.
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.
Please note this post is at AFC band 4, progressing to a band 5 position upon successful completion of competencies and Accredited Checking Technician qualification. Should you already meet the band 5 criteria you will be appointed to this on a permanent contract.
However, students who qualify this winter may apply and will commence at Agenda for Change Band 3 until the registration process is complete.
A learner/applicant must be a UK, EEA, or EU resident for at least the past three years to undertake an apprenticeship training programme.
Please note this advertisement is for both full time and part time opportunities.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC Level 3 Diploma in The Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or equivalent qualification (Band 4 and 5)
- GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician (Band 4 and 5)
- Evidence of continuous professional development (Band 4 and 5)
- Microsoft Office Packages - evidence of short courses or relevant experience (Band 4 and 5)
- Must be willing to undertake an accredited checking qualification (Band 4)
- Accredited Checking qualification (Band 5)
- Evidence of relevant professional learning and development, preferably to undergraduate level/ or willing to work towards (Band 5)
- Must be willing to obtain Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (Band 4 and 5)
- NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent (band 4 and 5)
- Whilst training at band 4 must participate in appropriate competencies and training (Band 4)
- Band 4 to 5 training expected to be completed within 18 months to progress to band 5 (band 4)
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant professional learning and development, preferably to undergraduate level/ or willing to work towards (Band 5)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Labelling and Dispensing
- Successful completion of the Band 4 -5 Development Pathway or equivalent experience (Band 5)
- Supervisory experience or willing to undertake a range of short courses in HR and management. (Band 5)
- Experience of using pharmacy-based computer systems
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Excellent customer service skills demonstrable from previous experience working within pharmacy.
- Ability to demonstrate low dispensing process error rates (Band 5)
- Staff development/training experience (Band 5)
- Successful completion of a competency training package including: Labelling and dispensing of prescriptions (band 4 and 5)
Desirable
- Supervisory experience or willing to undertake a range of short courses in HR and management. (Band 4)
- Ability to demonstrate low dispensing process error rates (Band 4)
- Experience of working with automated dispensing systems
- Experience of working at ward level as a medicines management technician (band 5)
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Work to high standards of accuracy and reliability demonstrable from experience (Band 4 and 5)
- Ability to communicate effectively demonstrable from experience (band 4 and 5)
- Ability to communicate effectively including active listening, writing, and verbally, with individuals on a one-to-one basis and with groups. (Band 5)
- Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to form positive relationships (band 4 and 5)
- Evidence that you are able to work independently using own initiative (band 4 and 5)
- Evidence that you have the ability to prioritise tasks (band 4 and 5)
- Ability to manage complex workload under pressure and prioritise to meet deadlines. (Band 5)
- Evidence that you have the ability to concentrate for long periods and work under pressure (Band 4 and 5)
- Ability to deal constructively with conflict, complaints, and verbal aggression. Demonstrable from previous experience (Band 5)
Desirable
- Ability to communicate effectively including active listening, writing, and verbally, with individuals on a one-to-one basis and with groups. (Band 4)
- Ability to manage complex workload under pressure and prioritise to meet deadlines. (Band 4)
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC Level 3 Diploma in The Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or equivalent qualification (Band 4 and 5)
- GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician (Band 4 and 5)
- Evidence of continuous professional development (Band 4 and 5)
- Microsoft Office Packages - evidence of short courses or relevant experience (Band 4 and 5)
- Must be willing to undertake an accredited checking qualification (Band 4)
- Accredited Checking qualification (Band 5)
- Evidence of relevant professional learning and development, preferably to undergraduate level/ or willing to work towards (Band 5)
- Must be willing to obtain Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (Band 4 and 5)
- NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent (band 4 and 5)
- Whilst training at band 4 must participate in appropriate competencies and training (Band 4)
- Band 4 to 5 training expected to be completed within 18 months to progress to band 5 (band 4)
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant professional learning and development, preferably to undergraduate level/ or willing to work towards (Band 5)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Labelling and Dispensing
- Successful completion of the Band 4 -5 Development Pathway or equivalent experience (Band 5)
- Supervisory experience or willing to undertake a range of short courses in HR and management. (Band 5)
- Experience of using pharmacy-based computer systems
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Excellent customer service skills demonstrable from previous experience working within pharmacy.
- Ability to demonstrate low dispensing process error rates (Band 5)
- Staff development/training experience (Band 5)
- Successful completion of a competency training package including: Labelling and dispensing of prescriptions (band 4 and 5)
Desirable
- Supervisory experience or willing to undertake a range of short courses in HR and management. (Band 4)
- Ability to demonstrate low dispensing process error rates (Band 4)
- Experience of working with automated dispensing systems
- Experience of working at ward level as a medicines management technician (band 5)
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Work to high standards of accuracy and reliability demonstrable from experience (Band 4 and 5)
- Ability to communicate effectively demonstrable from experience (band 4 and 5)
- Ability to communicate effectively including active listening, writing, and verbally, with individuals on a one-to-one basis and with groups. (Band 5)
- Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to form positive relationships (band 4 and 5)
- Evidence that you are able to work independently using own initiative (band 4 and 5)
- Evidence that you have the ability to prioritise tasks (band 4 and 5)
- Ability to manage complex workload under pressure and prioritise to meet deadlines. (Band 5)
- Evidence that you have the ability to concentrate for long periods and work under pressure (Band 4 and 5)
- Ability to deal constructively with conflict, complaints, and verbal aggression. Demonstrable from previous experience (Band 5)
Desirable
- Ability to communicate effectively including active listening, writing, and verbally, with individuals on a one-to-one basis and with groups. (Band 4)
- Ability to manage complex workload under pressure and prioritise to meet deadlines. (Band 4)
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).
