Job summary
Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician who will join the dispensary team based at the Freeman Hospital. We are a busy pharmacy department offering a diverse and complex range of functions and activities including; Dispensary, ward based and clinical activities, logistics, stores and procurement, clinical trials, aseptic preparation and medicines information. We have an automated robotic dispensing and stock supply system.
The successful candidate will undertake a full range of technical pharmaceutical activities within the dispensary.
- Interview date: 6th March 2024
- 37 hours 30 minutes /week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
Main duties of the job
- Technicians interested in this position are required to bring with them motivation and a determination to succeed in a challenging environment, along with the ability to remain calm under pressure and a commitment to future developments in pharmacy services.
- This role requires a GPhC registered technician who can demonstrate good written and oral communication skills, the ability to use own initiative and work as part of the dispensary and wider pharmacy team.
- It is desirable for applicants to hold an approved accredited checking technician qualification, if a candidate has not yet obtained this they will be expected to enrol and complete a recognised qualification.
- The successful candidate will participate in late duties, Bank Holiday duties and Weekend Working
For further information, please contact Adam Clough, Dispensary Manager / Tracy Bracken Deputy Dispensary Manager 0191- 2231772 or alternatively e-mail Adam.Clough1@nhs.net / Tracy.bracken@nhs.net
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, we have around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.
We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To practice as a registered Pharmacy Technician.
- To undertake a full range of technical pharmaceutical activities within the dispensary under the direct supervision of the Dispensary Manager or Pharmacist.
- Support ward based services including the preparation and dispensing of medicines for discharge.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To practice as a registered Pharmacy Technician.
- To undertake a full range of technical pharmaceutical activities within the dispensary under the direct supervision of the Dispensary Manager or Pharmacist.
- Support ward based services including the preparation and dispensing of medicines for discharge.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, 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.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy patient services, supported by practical experience gained through training.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Law and Ethics relating to the dispensing of medicines
- Evidence of professional CPD
Desirable
- Evidence of professional CPD
- Knowledge of current COSHH and Health and Safety Legislation
SKILLS
Essential
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Excellent customer care
- Ability to maintain a high standard of accuracy in a busy environment
- Pharmacy computer skills
- Adaptable to change
- Ability to use own initiative
Desirable
- Ability to use own initiative
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working in a Pharmacy Patient Services environment.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- S/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent Registered with GPC
Desirable
- NVQ Assessor qualification
- Successful completion of a recognised accredited checking technician qualification.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy patient services, supported by practical experience gained through training.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Law and Ethics relating to the dispensing of medicines
- Evidence of professional CPD
Desirable
- Evidence of professional CPD
- Knowledge of current COSHH and Health and Safety Legislation
SKILLS
Essential
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Excellent customer care
- Ability to maintain a high standard of accuracy in a busy environment
- Pharmacy computer skills
- Adaptable to change
- Ability to use own initiative
Desirable
- Ability to use own initiative
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working in a Pharmacy Patient Services environment.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- S/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent Registered with GPC
Desirable
- NVQ Assessor qualification
- Successful completion of a recognised accredited checking technician qualification.
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).
