Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Pharmacy Medicines Management Technician (MMT) working within Sherwood Forest Hospitals
Within Pharmacy at Sherwood Forest Hospitals we can offer successful candidates:
- Robust training plan during induction with full support from the department's education and training team.
- Access to department and Trust wellbeing champions and resources.
Youmust:
- Be a Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPHC.
- Hold BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent).
- Have experience working as a qualified Pharmacy Technician.
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more details, please read the attached job description and person specification documents
About us
Thank you for your interest in this role.
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.
Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail, please read the attached job description and person specification documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail, please read the attached job description and person specification documents
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable
- GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English, Maths and Science
- Clinical Qualification in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Contractual
Essential
- Flexibility in working hours
- Ability to work weekends/bank holidays/late nights
Desirable
- Car owner with current driving licence
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge within a specialism
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical technical procedures
Further training
Essential
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- IT/Keyboard Skills
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience working as a registered technician
- Experience as an accredited checking technician
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good organisational/time management/prioritisation skills
Desirable
- One stop dispensing/ward supply
- Supervisory ability
- Training ability
- Significant hospital experience as registered technician
- Good IT skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable
- GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English, Maths and Science
- Clinical Qualification in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Contractual
Essential
- Flexibility in working hours
- Ability to work weekends/bank holidays/late nights
Desirable
- Car owner with current driving licence
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge within a specialism
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical technical procedures
Further training
Essential
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- IT/Keyboard Skills
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience working as a registered technician
- Experience as an accredited checking technician
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good organisational/time management/prioritisation skills
Desirable
- One stop dispensing/ward supply
- Supervisory ability
- Training ability
- Significant hospital experience as registered technician
- Good IT skills
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
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).
