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 an enthusiastic and innovative individual 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.
We have opportunities to cover a multitude of areas including specialist areas such as Surgery, Critical care, Neuro and respiratory, among other areas. Full training will be provided.
Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians qualifying/registering this summer are welcome to apply for this post. GPHC Registration will required to start in the post following all other recruitment checks.
Main duties of the job
Ordering cost-effective and appropriate supplies of medicinal products.
Assessing the suitability for re-use of patients' own medication.
Medicines Reconciliation.
Managing medicines at discharge.
Working within a diverse multidisciplinary team.
Supporting the dispensary by undertaking dispensing and accredited checking of prescriptions.
Stock control and cost saving exercises.
Patient counselling.
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 a firm commitment to professional development of it's staff together with the provision of an excellent health and well-being support service.
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 and person specification criteria.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 18 months due to this being an apprenticeship/training programme. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts.
Please note this post is provisionally at AFC band 4, progressing to a permanent 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.
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 and person specification criteria.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 18 months due to this being an apprenticeship/training programme. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts.
Please note this post is provisionally at AFC band 4, progressing to a permanent 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.
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 in Pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent qualification/experience (band 4 and 5)
- NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent qualification/experience (band 4 and 5)
- GPHC registered Pharmacy Technician (band 4 and 5)
- Willing to undertake accredited checking qualification (band 4)
- Whilst training at band 4 must participate in appropriate competencies and training (Band 4)
- 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 accredited checking qualification (band 4)
Desirable
- Accredited Checking qualification (Band 5)
Experience
Essential
- Successful completion of a competency training package including: Labelling and dispensing of prescriptions (band 4 and 5)
- Experience of using pharmacy based computer systems (band 4 and 5)
- Experience of working as part of a team (band 4 and 5)
- Excellent customer service skills demonstrable from previous experience working within pharmacy (band 4 and 5)
Desirable
- Experience of working with automated dispensing systems (band 4 and 5)
- 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)
- 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)
- Evidence that you have the ability to concentrate for long periods and work under pressure (band 4 and 5)
- Evidence of customer services skills (band 4 and 5)
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC in Pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent qualification/experience (band 4 and 5)
- NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent qualification/experience (band 4 and 5)
- GPHC registered Pharmacy Technician (band 4 and 5)
- Willing to undertake accredited checking qualification (band 4)
- Whilst training at band 4 must participate in appropriate competencies and training (Band 4)
- 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 accredited checking qualification (band 4)
Desirable
- Accredited Checking qualification (Band 5)
Experience
Essential
- Successful completion of a competency training package including: Labelling and dispensing of prescriptions (band 4 and 5)
- Experience of using pharmacy based computer systems (band 4 and 5)
- Experience of working as part of a team (band 4 and 5)
- Excellent customer service skills demonstrable from previous experience working within pharmacy (band 4 and 5)
Desirable
- Experience of working with automated dispensing systems (band 4 and 5)
- 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)
- 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)
- Evidence that you have the ability to concentrate for long periods and work under pressure (band 4 and 5)
- Evidence of customer services skills (band 4 and 5)
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).
