Job summary
We are delighted to offer this new and exciting vacancy to join the pharmacy team and assist in developing the pharmacy workforce across the trust.
We are looking for pharmacy technician who is motivated, enthusiastic and passionate about pharmacy education and training and workforce development to join our team to support training of our apprentices, pharmacy support workers, pre-registration trainee pharmacy technician and pharmacy technicians.
This is an excellent opportunity for a pharmacy technician who loves communicating and has an urge to teach and learn.
Main duties of the job
To facilitate the training in medicine management and medicines optimisation for all relevant pharmacy staff members within the Trust.
Provide training and support to facilitate the attainment of level 2 standards in Pharmacy Services and 3 standards in Pharmacy Technician (Integrated).
To assist in supporting the pharmacy apprentices.
To undertake the duties of a Pharmacy Technician- Extended Role working in the ward environment and accuracy checking in the absence of no training of staff required.
About us
We're a large organisation with three hospitals located in Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Goole. We also provide community services in North Lincolnshire. Our 6,500 members of staff care for and support a population of more than 400,000 people.
We encourage all our staff to innovate and adopt 'best practice' so we can deliver excellent care to our patients. We ask staff to live our values; kindness, courage and respect.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. You could be one of them.
To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/
Should we receive a high volume of applications for this vacancy, the advert may be closed earlier than stated. To view a full job description and person specification please see attachments on this advert.
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"We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers".
Please be aware that all newemployees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is a qualified registered Pharmacy Technician who has the experience, knowledge and skills to perform a broad and demanding range of activities.
To facilitate the training in medicine management and medicines optimisation for all relevant pharmacy staff members within the Trust.
Essential requirement of this role is:-
- Nationally recognised Pharmacy Technician Qualification such as NVQ3 and BTEC in Pharmaceutical Services or equivalent level
- Plus specialist training and/or demonstrable experience to degree or equivalent level
- Willingness to participate in continuing professional development.
- Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
- Holds a Nationally/Regionally accredited Technician Checker qualification or willingness to undertake in house training
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is a qualified registered Pharmacy Technician who has the experience, knowledge and skills to perform a broad and demanding range of activities.
To facilitate the training in medicine management and medicines optimisation for all relevant pharmacy staff members within the Trust.
Essential requirement of this role is:-
- Nationally recognised Pharmacy Technician Qualification such as NVQ3 and BTEC in Pharmaceutical Services or equivalent level
- Plus specialist training and/or demonstrable experience to degree or equivalent level
- Willingness to participate in continuing professional development.
- Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
- Holds a Nationally/Regionally accredited Technician Checker qualification or willingness to undertake in house training
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oNationally recognised Pharmacy Technician Qualification such as NVQ3 and BTEC in Pharmaceutical Services or equivalent level
- oPlus specialist training and/or demonstrable experience to degree or equivalent level
- oWillingness to participate in continuing professional development.
- oRegistration with General Pharmaceutical Council
- oHolds a Nationally/Regionally accredited Technician Checker qualification or willingness to undertake in house training
Occupational Experience
Essential
- oDemonstrable relevant experience working within a Pharmacy environment ideally from a hospital pharmacy setting, but not necessary as relevant training will be provided.
- oEvidence of post qualification experience at Band 4/5
Desirable
- oExperience of a changing working environment
- oExperience in hospital pharmacy which included medicine reconciliation, patient counselling and use of patients own drugs
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oNationally recognised Pharmacy Technician Qualification such as NVQ3 and BTEC in Pharmaceutical Services or equivalent level
- oPlus specialist training and/or demonstrable experience to degree or equivalent level
- oWillingness to participate in continuing professional development.
- oRegistration with General Pharmaceutical Council
- oHolds a Nationally/Regionally accredited Technician Checker qualification or willingness to undertake in house training
Occupational Experience
Essential
- oDemonstrable relevant experience working within a Pharmacy environment ideally from a hospital pharmacy setting, but not necessary as relevant training will be provided.
- oEvidence of post qualification experience at Band 4/5
Desirable
- oExperience of a changing working environment
- oExperience in hospital pharmacy which included medicine reconciliation, patient counselling and use of patients own drugs
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).
