Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 419-180724-RPT-PSD
- Employer
- York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- York Hospital
- Town
- York
- Salary
- £25,147 - £27,596 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Rotational Pharmacy Technician
Band 4
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Our Values
- We are KIND
- We are OPEN
- We pursue EXCELLENCE
We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population.
People for Patients. Our People, our Patients, our Priority
Job overview
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals are looking for a highly motivated, and enthusiastic registered Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly team at York Hospital. We welcome applicants from all pharmacy sectors - hospital experience is not necessary as full training will be provided on the job.
As a Rotational Pharmacy Technician, you will be supported to develop your knowledge and skills in various areas of pharmacy on a rota basis including:
- Dispensary
- Ward based- Medicines Optimisation
- Procurement and distribution
- Aseptics
- Education and Training
Each area will provide you with an individually tailored induction plan for that service.
You will be eligible for progression from band 4 into a band 5 role after being in post for a minimum of 12 months and once demonstrating you have met the key responsibilities for the role.
Main duties of the job
Applicants must be registered as a pharmacy technician with the GPHC (or be due to qualify and eligible to register this year). You must have strong problem-solving skills, be self-motivated and organised.
Applicants must be able to work effectively as part of a team and also alone, using initiative to prioritise tasks.
You will play a key role in the provision of Pharmacy services by helping us deliver and improve quality of patient care, contributing to service developments and innovation across the Trust.
Key elements of the role are:
- Labelling and dispensing both inpatient and discharge prescriptions for patients
- Performing accuracy checks on dispensed medications (full training will provided if not already obtained)
- Completing a ward stock top up service
- Completing medicine reconciliations for patients; ensuring that any discrepancies are communicated efficiently
- Completing medication counselling with patients
- Procuring medicines and chasing any outstanding orders
Working for our organisation
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [email protected].
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
- BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences / QCF Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Experience
Desirable criteria
- Aseptic preparation
- Patient counselling
- Hospital Pharmacy experience.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to use a range of computer programmes relevant to the post
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Appropriate attention to detail.
- Effective use of initiative.
- Flexible to changing work routines and demands
- Effective time management and ability to work within time constraints.
- Ability to handle moderate loads
- Good communication & interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a team environment and alone.
- Understands the needs of customers, including patients and staff.
- Ability to plan and prioritise own workload in the face of changing demands.
- Awareness of personal limitations and ability to seek assistance when necessary
- Ability to demonstrate motivation for applying for a post in this organisation.
Desirable criteria
- Ability to contribute to managing change.
Values
Essential criteria
- - Kind - Open - Pursue Excellence
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kelly O'Flynn
- Job title
- Principal Pharmacy Technician Education & Training
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01904 726274
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