Job summary
We are recruiting for a Senior Pharmacy Technician who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
The role is ideal for newly qualified accuracy checking technicians who want to work in a busy and dynamic hospital pharmacy. Applicants with a retail pharmacy background are welcome to apply for this post as on the job training will be provided for all aspects of the role.
Any new qualified technicians without an Accuracy Checking qualification will be considered for this post and a Band 4 to Band 5 developmental plan will be offered.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day purchasing activities within the pharmacy department at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre Pharmacy. The role also includes general dispensing, drug distribution, chemotherapy desk, patient counselling and associated pharmaceutical duties.
Our Values are Include, Respect and Improve. It is important that you understand and refer to our values during your recruitment process and beyond!
Main duties of the job
To carry out a range of duties associated with ordering/receipt and invoicing of pharmaceutical items using the Pharmacy computer system.
Management of drug shortages for the trust, liaising with wards, departments and our Service Level Agreement partners on their use and stock supply.
Managing activities of Pharmacy technicians and support staff in technician led areas (Dispensary, Chemotherapy Desk, care closer to home and Medicines management).
Organisation of training of all NVQ students in Pharmacy Strategic development of Pharmacy technicians and support staff roles.
To ensure efficient day to day purchasing and stock control of pharmaceuticals, including appropriate sourcing of urgent medicines.
About us
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.
We run the following hospitals:
- The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
- New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
- Hertford County, Hertford
- Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood
We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.
We understand that finding and starting a new job is an important life decision. If you need reasonable adjustments for a disability, or a life event, such as menopause - so that we can consider your application fairly & to get the best out of you during the selection process, please let us know.
We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ENHT is seeking to maintain and expand the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre staff as we move to an exciting new future.
We welcome applications from those who would relish the opportunity to be part of new and developing cancer service, building on the excellent reputation, research and patient experience the Cancer Centre already delivers.
In addition, you will receive a High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,314 and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum pro rata.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ENHT is seeking to maintain and expand the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre staff as we move to an exciting new future.
We welcome applications from those who would relish the opportunity to be part of new and developing cancer service, building on the excellent reputation, research and patient experience the Cancer Centre already delivers.
In addition, you will receive a High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,314 and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum pro rata.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
- Registered with GPhC as a Technician
- Mandatory professional CPD as defined by GPC
Desirable
- ACT Checker
- Management, leadership or procurement qualification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience in Pharmacy services
- Experience of working with staff external to Pharmacy
- Experience of purchasing and procurement
- Experience of using computer systems to procure medicines
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of CMU tender and contracting processce in working with oncology patients
Knowledge
Essential
- Computer and IT literate
- Need for confidentiality
- Preparation of written reports and procedures
- Excellent clinical practice knowledge
Desirable
- Writing and maintaining SOPS, reports and performing audits
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- NVQ3 or BTEC Cert. In Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
- Accredited Checking Technician (ACT)
Skills
Essential
- Good team player - able to work alone and supervise others when necessary
- Able to use initiative
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Good organisation skills
- Accurate and precise attention to detail
- Proficient IT skills
- Demonstrates good use of initiative and self-motivation
Desirable
- Previous use of JAC system
- Leadership skills
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
- Registered with GPhC as a Technician
- Mandatory professional CPD as defined by GPC
Desirable
- ACT Checker
- Management, leadership or procurement qualification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience in Pharmacy services
- Experience of working with staff external to Pharmacy
- Experience of purchasing and procurement
- Experience of using computer systems to procure medicines
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of CMU tender and contracting processce in working with oncology patients
Knowledge
Essential
- Computer and IT literate
- Need for confidentiality
- Preparation of written reports and procedures
- Excellent clinical practice knowledge
Desirable
- Writing and maintaining SOPS, reports and performing audits
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- NVQ3 or BTEC Cert. In Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
- Accredited Checking Technician (ACT)
Skills
Essential
- Good team player - able to work alone and supervise others when necessary
- Able to use initiative
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Good organisation skills
- Accurate and precise attention to detail
- Proficient IT skills
- Demonstrates good use of initiative and self-motivation
Desirable
- Previous use of JAC system
- Leadership skills
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).
