Job summary
Employer heading
Chief Pharmacy Technician Distribution
NHS AfC: Band 6
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.
As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.
The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.
Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme
To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities. This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.
If you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on 01332 788466
Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.
Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for;
Job overview
Due to recent promotion in Pharmacy Logistics an exciting opportunity has arisen to enter the world of Pharmacy Distribution and it's many career options.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the pharmacy distribution services provided from the Royal Derby Hospital (RDH) Pharmacy Stores department.
Responsible for ensuring a professional, courteous, safe and effective service is provided to patients and service users in accordance with Good Distribution Practice, Wholesale Dealer requirements, Medicine legislation and local policies and procedures.
Named departmental lead for Waste
To assist the Procurement and Distribution Services Manager and Principal Pharmacy Technician in the strategic and operational development of the distribution services.
Main duties of the job
- Ward based supplies of stock medication
- Ward Stocklist maintenance
- In house overlabel preparation
- Receipt of all medication into pharmacy stores at RDH
- Safe and Secure ward audits of wards stocked from RDH
- Medication returns and recycling
- Emergency drug boxes
- Portering / deliveries
- PTS System oversight
Closing date of applications:
Interview date:
Working for our organisation
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Education & Training
Essential criteria
- Registered Pharmacy Technician (GPhC)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Management qualification
Desirable criteria
- Approved final checker
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Substantial post qualification experience including operational and line management
- Current knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice
- Detailed pharmacy technical knowledge including Law & Ethics pharmacy practice
- Working knowledge of NHS Trust and departmental section procedures and priorities
Desirable criteria
- Coaching/mentoring experience
- Experience of managing change
Skilla and Ability
Essential criteria
- Able to provide technical and procedural information and resolve complaints
- Able to produce accurate written work to a high standard
- Able to demonstrate that they can work on their own initiative but know limitations of own authority and knowledge
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to communicate clearly verbally and electronically within the pharmacy team and with external customers
- Demonstrate that they are approachable and a team player
- Demonstrate that they can give feedback negative/positive in an appropriate way
Desirable criteria
- Adapt verbal communication to a learners/team individual needs
Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Has a positive approach and is able to involve and motivate others
- Has a flexible approach
- Able to build a rapport with people
- To act as a role model for pharmacy technicians and support staff
- Innovative and forward thinking
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Samantha Sales
- Job title
- Chief Pharmacy Technician Distribution
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01332 789016
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