Job summary
Our Pharmacy is a friendly, progressive department. We pride ourselves on our high standards of pharmaceutical input and investment in innovative technologies and professional development to ensure the best possible patient care. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and progressive Pharmacy Technician to join our department to support training and education within pharmacy.
The successful candidate will support training and education throughout pharmacy.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of this role are to support training and education within pharmacy.
The post holder will support training of pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants, trainee pharmacist's and undergraduate pharmacy placements.
The post holder will also develop and support training of all technical staff and pharmacy support staff and work directly for the principal technician for education and training.
The post holder is expected to undertake duties of a extended role pharmacy technician, and to be able to showcase best practice at all times.
The post holder will also be an educational supervisor, mentor, assessor and IQA.
About us
Doncaster & Bassetlaw NHS FT is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas. Our services are based over three main hospital sites employing over 6,000 colleagues.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, so whether you spend just one year or fifty with us, it's our pledge to help youDevelop,BelongandThrive,Here.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to support a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement commencing at 27 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata).o Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC Level 3 Pharmaceutical Science with NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent.
- Registered with the GPhC.
Desirable
- Accredited Checking Technician Supervisory Management.
- Qualification e.g. NVQ level 2 Team Leading or equivalent experience. ECDL or equivalent.
- TAQA A1 / A2 award or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Proven Hospital pharmacy experience.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Experience of ward based pharmacy services.
Desirable
- Previous experience of training/supervision of other staff.
- Assessor experience
- Familiar with automated dispensing experience
- Familiar with a changing working environment
- Familiar with well sky dispensing system
- Familiar with well sky electronic prescribing
- Knowledge of COSHH and health and safety
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC Level 3 Pharmaceutical Science with NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent.
- Registered with the GPhC.
Desirable
- Accredited Checking Technician Supervisory Management.
- Qualification e.g. NVQ level 2 Team Leading or equivalent experience. ECDL or equivalent.
- TAQA A1 / A2 award or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Proven Hospital pharmacy experience.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Experience of ward based pharmacy services.
Desirable
- Previous experience of training/supervision of other staff.
- Assessor experience
- Familiar with automated dispensing experience
- Familiar with a changing working environment
- Familiar with well sky dispensing system
- Familiar with well sky electronic prescribing
- Knowledge of COSHH and health and safety
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).
