pharmacy technician Nottingham, England
Job description
Band 4
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual looking for a challenge to join our dynamic team of Rotational Pharmacy Technicians. Applicants from Community Pharmacies are welcome as extensive Inhouse training will be given. You will have an NVQ or equivalent in Pharmaceutical Science or working towards gaining your qualification. You will be a registered Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council or working towards gaining the qualifications to enable registration.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
The role will be varied and challenging, you will be expected to work to tight schedules to achieve targets and you will be expected to respond to customer needs. An Accuracy Checking validation would be desirable but in house training is available. You will be committed, enthusiastic, adaptable to change and ready for a challenge. A good attention to detail is imperative in this role.
Working for our organisation
Full time hours are 37.5hrs per week – all hours to be worked over 7 days shifted working depending on specific service requirements. You will be flexible, willing to work on both QMC and City Campuses at short notice.
A positive image of Pharmacy and Nottingham University NHS Trust should be demonstrated at all times while showing a commitment to support the Trusts values and behaviours. NUH Pharmacy Department is innovative and at the forefront of the development of Pharmacy Services. You will be part of the Nottingham University Hospitals which is the fourth largest acute trust in England with 1690 beds across 2 sites.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To provide comprehensive, professional and high quality technical support in the provision of pharmaceutical services to wards and departments on a rotational basis. To provide dispensary based activities, laboratory based activities and distribution based activities to the customers of NUH pharmacy.
To be part of the pharmacy team by promoting a positive and professional image of pharmacy and demonstrating good customer care skills. To deputise for team leaders as necessary and co-ordinate services in some Pharmacy areas. To dispense and label pharmaceuticals, also check the accuracy of the dispensing in accordance with departmental and Trust procedures. The post holder will work at both the City and QMC campuses.
Person specification
Registered Pharmacy Technician
Essential criteria
- Must be registered with the GPhc or working towards.
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential criteria
- Accuracy Checking Certificate, Accuracy Checking in current role or some other experience of Accuracy Checking.
Planning and organisation skills
Essential criteria
- Able to work on own initiative and manage own time to meet deadlines.
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Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at the NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
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Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.
Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.
At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
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Consent:
- Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
- Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£41.90 for enhanced and £21.90 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.
