Job summary
Hello,
I'm Gemma, I'm the Chief Pharmacy Technician and Operational Manager for Oxford health NHS Foundation Trust.
I'm incredibly lucky to be able to lead our hard working, supportive and dedicated Pharmacy Team, in providing a medicines supply and optimisation service to patients within Oxford health NHS Foundation Trust. This is undertaken in the form of Ward Medicines Management visits and the dispensing of Inpatient, out-patient, and discharge medicines.
We are looking to welcome a Pharmacy Technician into our Weston the Green Dispensary Team, which is managed by Katie our Dispensary Manager and Kim our Deputy Manager. The established team is made up of Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants, Pre-registration Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Admin.
We feel this role would ideally suit a newly qualified Pharmacy Technician or perhaps a Technician who is currently working in a Community Pharmacy and would like to transition across to gain some hospital experience.
Main duties of the job
Within the role you will have the opportunity to become an Accredited Checking Technician and develop your dispensary and leadership skills.
So, are you looking for an exciting and challenging new role? Are you an enthusiastic, motivated, and committed individual who wants to work in a dynamic and lively department? If so, why not come and join our Pharmacy team at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.
You will be able to work effectively alone and as part of a team.
You must be an excellent communicator with outstanding interpersonal and relationship building skills. You will need to be forward thinking and enthusiastic, with a commitment to continuing professional and department development.
The department provides Pharmacy services to Mental Health Units, Community Hospitals and other community-based services.
- To accurately update Patient Medical Records (PMR) and processing of prescriptions.
- To label/dispense prescriptions for in-patients and outpatients in accordance with local and national policies and any Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in place.
- To supply Controlled Drugs complying with CD regulations.
- To participate in Clozapine dispensing and services.
- To participate in efficient stock control and management systems for the Dispensary.
- To provide support to Pre-registration Pharmacy Technicians while they undertake their learning.
- Participate in ward stock top-ups when necessary.
About us
You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users.
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
Benefits of working for Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an increase to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Staff accommodation
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants must hold the NVQ3 in Pharmacy Services or an equivalent recognised GPHC qualification, all applicants must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
The Oxford Health Pharmacy & Medicines Management Service currently employs approximately 65 staff, predominantly clinical Pharmacists and Technicians, supported by Senior Pharmacy Assistants and Administrative staff and we would love to welcome you into our team!
Please see the job description and person specification attached for more information.
- All new starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process, aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale
- Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
- Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
- Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
- We are ambitious in our pursuit of excellence, driven by the belief that a fair, just and fully inclusive organisational culture enables our teams to deliver the best quality of care and services possible and we work hard to ensure that our diverse workforce reflects the communities that we serve.
- We welcome applications from all sections of the community, are an Equal Opportunities employer with a number of internal networking groups to support our employees and where possible will always look to make reasonable adjustments in order that you can fulfil the role to recognise your full potential. All our employees are committed to demonstrating through their behaviour our core values safe, caring and excellent.
- Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants must hold the NVQ3 in Pharmacy Services or an equivalent recognised GPHC qualification, all applicants must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
The Oxford Health Pharmacy & Medicines Management Service currently employs approximately 65 staff, predominantly clinical Pharmacists and Technicians, supported by Senior Pharmacy Assistants and Administrative staff and we would love to welcome you into our team!
Please see the job description and person specification attached for more information.
- All new starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process, aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale
- Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
- Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
- Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
- We are ambitious in our pursuit of excellence, driven by the belief that a fair, just and fully inclusive organisational culture enables our teams to deliver the best quality of care and services possible and we work hard to ensure that our diverse workforce reflects the communities that we serve.
- We welcome applications from all sections of the community, are an Equal Opportunities employer with a number of internal networking groups to support our employees and where possible will always look to make reasonable adjustments in order that you can fulfil the role to recognise your full potential. All our employees are committed to demonstrating through their behaviour our core values safe, caring and excellent.
- Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Pharmacy Technician with NVQ level 3 or Equivalent
- Registered with GPHC
Desirable
- ACT Qualification
- Medicines Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Dispensary Experience
- Demonstrate and show understanding different roles and responsibilities of Pharmacy Technicians
Desirable
- Knowledge of stores and distribution
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
- Ascribe Pharmacy System
- Clozapine Monitoring Systems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Pharmacy Technician with NVQ level 3 or Equivalent
- Registered with GPHC
Desirable
- ACT Qualification
- Medicines Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Dispensary Experience
- Demonstrate and show understanding different roles and responsibilities of Pharmacy Technicians
Desirable
- Knowledge of stores and distribution
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
- Ascribe Pharmacy System
- Clozapine Monitoring Systems
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
