Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Pharmacy Technician

The closing date is 29 May 2025

Job summary

My name is Lisa Broom, I am the Operational Manager for Dispensaries and Near Patient Services at Oxford University Hospitals. I am privileged to lead our very hardworking Dispensary and Ward Based Technical Teams in providing services to our patients across the organisation.

I am looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and proactive Registered Pharmacy Technician to cover maternity leave, leading the team at the Horton Hospital in Banbury as the Senior Dispensary Pharmacy Technician. If you are looking to develop your leadership, organisational and operational skills then I want to hear from you!

The candidate will be required to work jointly with the Pharmacy Operational and Dispensary teams in the following key areas:

Providing regular dispensing/checking duties as required.

Assisting in training and induction of new members of staff.

Day to day responsibility for the service provision and staff leadership and management.

Monitoring of workload and tracking screen to support our TTO KPI.

The dispensary team is a small but united team of 8 staff ranging from Pharmacy Apprentices through to experienced Pharmacy Technicians. The candidate will be dispensary based, and be required to participate in weekend working on a 1:6 rota basis, late duty and bank holiday rotas.

The post is fixed term maternity cover and is full time, however flexible working options would also be considered.

Main duties of the job

To assist the Operational Manager in the provision of a safe and efficient dispensing service to in-patient and outpatients, including participation in all aspects of dispensing process. Working as an Accredited Technician Checker andact within the limitations of the role and refer where necessary. To be responsible for the day to day service, providing support and advice to colleagues, medical staff and patients as required. To continuously monitor dispensary workload, delegating tasks and redeploying staff accordingly to optimise efficiency and meet our Key Performance Indicators with the ability to judge workload and when to escalate to prevent it reaching unmanageable levels,

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles

Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Date posted

15 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-CSS-7171503-B6

Job locations

Horton

Oxford Road

banbury

OX16 9AL

Job description

Job responsibilities

see detailed job description and person specification attached. Please contact me for further information or informal chat/visit.

Job description

Job responsibilities

see detailed job description and person specification attached. Please contact me for further information or informal chat/visit.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered pharmacy technician
Accredited Checking Qualification

Experience

Essential

Previous Pharmacy experience, ideally including within a hospital setting..
Proven experience of managing staff including leading and encouraging team working, recruitment and appraisal.
Organised with the ability to prioritise workload and direct staff to designated tasks.

Desirable

Proven experience of hospital pharmacy computer systems
In-depth knowledge of Pharmacy Purchasing and stock control management
Experience of conducting Risk Assessments
Experience of investigating incidents

Skills

Essential

Confidential and considerate to the needs of other staff.
Organised with the ability to prioritise workload and direct staff to designated tasks.
Copes well under pressure and able to help others to do so.
Proven time management and problem solving skills.
Adaptable and flexible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered pharmacy technician
Accredited Checking Qualification

Experience

Essential

Previous Pharmacy experience, ideally including within a hospital setting..
Proven experience of managing staff including leading and encouraging team working, recruitment and appraisal.
Organised with the ability to prioritise workload and direct staff to designated tasks.

Desirable

Proven experience of hospital pharmacy computer systems
In-depth knowledge of Pharmacy Purchasing and stock control management
Experience of conducting Risk Assessments
Experience of investigating incidents

Skills

Essential

Confidential and considerate to the needs of other staff.
Organised with the ability to prioritise workload and direct staff to designated tasks.
Copes well under pressure and able to help others to do so.
Proven time management and problem solving skills.
Adaptable and flexible.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Horton

Oxford Road

banbury

OX16 9AL

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Horton

Oxford Road

banbury

OX16 9AL

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)