Job summary
Are you a innovative and motivated Pharmacy Technician looking to progress your career ? Or a 2nd year Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician looking for your first Pharmacy Technician post ? We are looking for a enthusiastic and progressive Pharmacy Technician, or soon to be Pharmacy Technician, to join our department.
This role will initially be a band 4 development post for 18 months until set competencies are complete, this will then lead to a band 5 role. If you have the required level of experience which will be discussed at interview the role will be band 5.
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.
We have a strong focus on the development of Pharmacy Technicians, and support our team to reach their full potential. We support staff to access leadership programmes, such as the CPPE Leading for Change and NHS Leadership Academy programme, and other Pharmacy Technician development such as the BTEC level 4 diploma in clinical pharmacy services.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role will be accuracy checking of dispensed medicines and day to day supervision of a team in our automated dispensaries, aseptic supervision and ward based medicine optimisation duties.
The post holder will undertake Audit and quality improvement work
The post holder will provide mentoring for other Pharmacy Technicians, PTPT's and Pharmacy assistants
The post holder will support training and education in the department
The post holder will participate in the provision of a Trust wide Pharmacy Service which operates to the highest standards and not only meets, but exceeds customer expectations.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. 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 accommodate 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 to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso 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.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
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.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, staff and colleagues.
- Ability to maintain and develop good working relationships within ward/pharmacy teams.
- Possesses and displays tact and diplomacy where appropriate
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Able to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Demonstrates clear commitment to the team approach; exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues
- Respects Diversity
- Seeks to develop an understanding of different groups and individuals and ensures equitable and appropriate treatment for all
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC National Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GphC)
- NVQ 3 in Pharmaceutical Skills or equivalent.
- Computer Literacy
- Proven Pharmacy experience
Desirable
- Accredited Checking accreditation or equivalent experience
- Hospital pharmacy experience
- Experience of ward based pharmacy services
- Experience of automated dispensing systems.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Recognises personal limitations, able to identify when advice needs to be sought.
- Flexible/adaptable
- Able to follow standard operating procedures
- Able to prioritise workload
Desirable
- Demonstrate an understanding of Medicines optimisation and the Trust's Medicines Optimisation Strategy
Person Specification
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, staff and colleagues.
- Ability to maintain and develop good working relationships within ward/pharmacy teams.
- Possesses and displays tact and diplomacy where appropriate
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Able to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Demonstrates clear commitment to the team approach; exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues
- Respects Diversity
- Seeks to develop an understanding of different groups and individuals and ensures equitable and appropriate treatment for all
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC National Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GphC)
- NVQ 3 in Pharmaceutical Skills or equivalent.
- Computer Literacy
- Proven Pharmacy experience
Desirable
- Accredited Checking accreditation or equivalent experience
- Hospital pharmacy experience
- Experience of ward based pharmacy services
- Experience of automated dispensing systems.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Recognises personal limitations, able to identify when advice needs to be sought.
- Flexible/adaptable
- Able to follow standard operating procedures
- Able to prioritise workload
Desirable
- Demonstrate an understanding of Medicines optimisation and the Trust's Medicines Optimisation Strategy
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).
