Job summary
It's an exciting time within the pharmacy directorate, this year we are replacing our automated dispensing robot and implementing an electronic prescribing and medicines administration (EPMA) system. There really is no better time to join our department and gain valuable experience whilst leading the Clinical Pharmacy Technicians and support staff in the Network Services division.
At UHNM our network services includes cardiothoracic surgery and neurosurgery, the trust is recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, spinal surgery including complex orthopaedic surgery.
We have a fantastic development opportunity for a self-motivated, enthusiastic, and highly experienced Pharmacy Technician to come and work at Royal Stoke Hospital. You will gain experience leading a team of Clinical Pharmacy Technicians within the Network Services Division.
Benefits of working at UHNM as part of the Pharmacy Patient Services team:
- Good career progression pathways and training opportunities
- NHS discount with Blue Light card in selected retail chains
- Employee benefit government schemes such as cycle to work
- Minimum 27 days annual leave pro rata plus bank holidays
- In-house training courses and annual personal development reviews
- Access to free health support including physiotherapy, counselling and eye test
- Uniform will be provided
- Access to competitive NHS pension scheme
Main duties of the job
We're looking for:
An individual who is passionate about patients & providing an excellent pharmacy service and patient experience
- A person who has vision and ideas about the clinical Pharmacy Technician service & the advancement / development of their roles
- A focused and motivated individual who is looking for opportunities to develop leadership and managerial skills with a view to future career progression within pharmacy and the NHS
- An effective and engaging communicator - someone who has the respect of the team and the skills to engage with them in setting future goals / visions / projects
- A strong and effective leader who is resilient, a good problem-solver, committed, flexible and innovative
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will join a team of Lead Pharmacy Technicians to provide pharmacy support to the Trusts clinical divisions. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to help shape the development of clinical Pharmacy Technicians, looking at new ways of working to ensure a patient focused clinical pharmacy service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will join a team of Lead Pharmacy Technicians to provide pharmacy support to the Trusts clinical divisions. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to help shape the development of clinical Pharmacy Technicians, looking at new ways of working to ensure a patient focused clinical pharmacy service.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- National BTEC or NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent)
- Nationally recognised Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification or included as part of the Pharmacy Technician qualification post 2022
- Current registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Desirable
- Formal management training and / or qualification
- Additional clinical pharmacy and / or medicines management accreditation(s) / qualification(s)
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of experience of ward based clinical services in a number of specialties as a Medicines Management Technician role
- Extensive experience of supervising and training staff including induction
- Experience of undertaking medicines related audits and data collection
- Experience of rostering and development of rotas
Desirable
- General management experience including HR management, objective setting, appraisal and recruitment of staff
- Use of EMIS Ascribe computer system
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to manage staff and prioritise workload for the team and individuals (including self)
- Good knowledge of the national medicines optimisation agenda, hospital pharmacy transformation plan and digital medicines agenda
Personal Qualities
Essential
- A positive 'can do' attitude combining an enthusiastic and intelligent approach to work
- Flexible approach to work including change in work schedules and environments
- Good team Worker
- A person who is prepared to take responsibility for leadership and management of an effective service
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- National BTEC or NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent)
- Nationally recognised Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification or included as part of the Pharmacy Technician qualification post 2022
- Current registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Desirable
- Formal management training and / or qualification
- Additional clinical pharmacy and / or medicines management accreditation(s) / qualification(s)
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of experience of ward based clinical services in a number of specialties as a Medicines Management Technician role
- Extensive experience of supervising and training staff including induction
- Experience of undertaking medicines related audits and data collection
- Experience of rostering and development of rotas
Desirable
- General management experience including HR management, objective setting, appraisal and recruitment of staff
- Use of EMIS Ascribe computer system
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to manage staff and prioritise workload for the team and individuals (including self)
- Good knowledge of the national medicines optimisation agenda, hospital pharmacy transformation plan and digital medicines agenda
Personal Qualities
Essential
- A positive 'can do' attitude combining an enthusiastic and intelligent approach to work
- Flexible approach to work including change in work schedules and environments
- Good team Worker
- A person who is prepared to take responsibility for leadership and management of an effective service
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).
