Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Derby Hospital & Queens Hospital Burton
Town: Derby
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 pro rata pa
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 10/03/2025 23:59
Interview date: 21/03/2025
Senior Technician - Finance & Information
Band 5
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.
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 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.
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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.
Job overview
UHDB Pharmacy Department is looking to appoint two enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Senior Pharmacy Technicians to work within the Digital Team. The post holder will work within the ever-evolving area of the pharmacy department and key deliverables include supporting the electronic prescribing pharmacist and wider project team in the transition between electronic prescribing systems as part of the paper-lite agenda.
They will also be responsible for general Pharmacy IT system amendments, support with stock control, support end user training and deputise for the Chief Technician where appropriate.
We are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic, self-motivated individual that possesses good communication skills. Full training on all systems used will be provided; no previous experience needed.
If you are interested in a job share with your current role, secondment opportunities are available. We currently have a full-time post based at our Queen Hospital Burton Site and a 12-month secondment available at our Royal Derby site.
Main duties of the job
* Assists in the management and maintenance of the Pharmacy Stock Control and Finance Computer System, Cancer prescribing system and the Trust EPR system.
* Assist with the management and maintenance of the Pharmacy and Trust automation systems.
* Assists in the management of the Pharmacy stock checking and reporting process.
* Produce reports for Pharmacy Managers/Directorate Pharmacists detailing drug usage and expenditure.
* Work across sites on a rotation basis when needed.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Minimum Requirements
* NVQ 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical science.
* Registered with the GPhC as required CPD current and up to date.
Communication
* Good Communication Skills.
Skills & Ability
* Ability to analyse and interpret data.
Physical Skills
* Good Keyboard and general IT Skills.
* Advanced IT and system knowledge.
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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.
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