Main area: Pharmacy Services
Grade Band: 5
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Hours are flexible)
Job ref: 320-CDCS-3149-D
Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Derby Hospital
Town: Derby
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 pro rata/pa
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 03/02/2025 23:59
Job Overview
Are you seeking a change? Would you like to gain experience from supporting a Pharmacy in and out of hours service? If you would like to develop your confidence and gain new skills to help further your career then this could be the job for you!
We are looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic individual who can demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills to become part of our established shift working Pharmacy Technician Team.
You will join our pharmacy shift rota with working hours ranging from 9:00 am to 22:00, incorporating bank holidays and weekend working. This is a full-time post; however, the hours are flexible.
Main Duties of the Job
You will be offered a variety of experience and training in the dispensary, which will include:
* Dispensary – Working and supporting the dispensary workload in hours and out of hours, providing a service for the hospital inpatients and discharge prescriptions.
You must hold current UK professional registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC and also have demonstrable Pharmacy experience. Experienced applicants from a community Pharmacy setting are welcome to apply. Students who are due to register by February 2025 are also welcome to apply.
Closing date of applications: 3rd February 2025
Interview date: 17th February 2025
Working for Our Organisation
In return, we will offer:
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
* Ongoing 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
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
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* NVQ level 3, registered pharmacy technician, evidence of CPD.
* Current knowledge of Aseptic manufacture
* Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy
Organisational Skills
* Able to work under pressure, organise own work and meet deadlines
* Able to demonstrate that they can work on their own initiative but know limitations of own authority and knowledge
Communication
* Able to communicate clearly verbally and electronically with the Pharmacy team and service users
* Demonstrate that they are approachable and a team player
Physical Skills and Effort
* Technical skills required for working in laminar flow cabinets, and manufacturing aseptic products.
* Being able to undertake duties involving frequent standing, bending, stretching, and lifting. Occasionally requiring to lift heavy boxes.
* To be able to concentrate for prolonged periods of time with frequent interruptions from other staff and patients.
Important Information
If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check, however having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
All correspondence relating to your application will be sent to you via our trac.system account. Please ensure that you regularly check your emails; this includes junk/spam, as your security settings may not recognise the sender.
UKVI is responsible for managing migration. To obtain a visa or entry clearance, you will need to meet certain requirements and demonstrate you have the right to work in the UK.
Contact Information
Name: Jennifer Galway
Job title: Chief Technician
Email address: jennifer.galway@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01332 785898
Available Monday to Friday 08.00 - 16.00
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