Job summary Are you a registered technician looking for a new challenge and a chance to expand your knowledge and experience. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pharmacy Technician to join our dynamic, forward thinking Dispensary Team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. We are looking for an enthusiastic, conscientious and ambitious pharmacy technician to participate in and support the provision, development and leadership of our well established team. This is a fixed term post for 12 months for maternity leave cover.Applications are welcome from candidates interested in full and part time hours, and from technicians practising in community pharmacy who wish to gain hospital experience. Main duties of the job You will undertake a wide range of tasks within the dispensary and take a lead in a specific area. You will join a progressive and well respectedpharmacy service which is providing and developing leading edge patient focused care. About us Our Vision is to be a first-class provider of sustainable healthcare services, delivering the best possible care for our patients; and being a great place to work for our people. Our Proud to CARE philosophy supports this vision. As members of staff we will always: Show COMPASSION - treating everyone with kindness - welcoming diversity and inclusion, considering individual needs; and challenging inappropriate behaviours outside of our values AMBITION - Aspiring to be the best - reaching high standards, providing exceptional care and services; and achieving measurable improvements in people's health and wellbeing RESPECT - Valuing and appreciating everyone - listening, learning and acting on their experiences, being open and honest; and recognising that working with others brings benefits ENCOURAGEMENT - Opportunities for all - supporting education and development, helping people to bring their improvement ideas to life and speak-up; and getting everyone involved in our future Date posted 30 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary Depending on experience pa per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 166-ICD-6821342 Job locations Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Trust Calow Chesterfield S445BL Job description Job responsibilities To ensure the pharmacy dispensary is managed and operated in accordance with departmental policy and in line with Trust and patient priorities. Provides day-to-day management for the group of technical staff. To participate in the recruitment and selection of dispensary and other pharmacy staff including the chairing of selection panels. To maintain and develop the dispensary policies and procedures ensuring that these are adhered to by all staff using the dispensary. To be responsible for the management of Controlled Drugs in the dispensary. Ensure that agreed performance targets are met and that monitoring arrangements are operated and reported appropriately. To maintain and develop effective communication structure for pharmacy dispensary staff. To manage the undertaking of dispensing and checking competencies by pharmacy dispensary staff including pharmacist, pre-registration trainees, pharmacy technicians and assistant technical officers. To maintain and develop dispensary induction programmes for new members of pharmacy staff. To lead in the operation of dispensary aspects of clinical trials including liaison with trial nurses and sponsors. To actively manage the dispensary stock and holding including regular stock takes and reviews. To undertake departmental surveys and audits when necessary, to act upon the results to improve the quality of services provided to patients. To ensure all dispensary staff are trained to use the pharmacy automation systems. To ensure the optimal use of the pharmacy automation system including management of system faults, liaison with system suppliers. To ensure that all dispensary staff are trained in the use of dispensary aspects of the pharmacy computer system. To ensure that dispensing errors are reported and reviewed in accordance with trust policy and that where necessary remedial actions are agreed and implemented. Provide medicine management support to Ashgate Hospice Job description Job responsibilities To ensure the pharmacy dispensary is managed and operated in accordance with departmental policy and in line with Trust and patient priorities. Provides day-to-day management for the group of technical staff. To participate in the recruitment and selection of dispensary and other pharmacy staff including the chairing of selection panels. To maintain and develop the dispensary policies and procedures ensuring that these are adhered to by all staff using the dispensary. To be responsible for the management of Controlled Drugs in the dispensary. Ensure that agreed performance targets are met and that monitoring arrangements are operated and reported appropriately. To maintain and develop effective communication structure for pharmacy dispensary staff. To manage the undertaking of dispensing and checking competencies by pharmacy dispensary staff including pharmacist, pre-registration trainees, pharmacy technicians and assistant technical officers. To maintain and develop dispensary induction programmes for new members of pharmacy staff. To lead in the operation of dispensary aspects of clinical trials including liaison with trial nurses and sponsors. To actively manage the dispensary stock and holding including regular stock takes and reviews. To undertake departmental surveys and audits when necessary, to act upon the results to improve the quality of services provided to patients. To ensure all dispensary staff are trained to use the pharmacy automation systems. To ensure the optimal use of the pharmacy automation system including management of system faults, liaison with system suppliers. To ensure that all dispensary staff are trained in the use of dispensary aspects of the pharmacy computer system. To ensure that dispensing errors are reported and reviewed in accordance with trust policy and that where necessary remedial actions are agreed and implemented. Provide medicine management support to Ashgate Hospice Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of direct patient contact Desirable Experience of direct management/supervision of other staff Working with clinical staff and provision of information and advice Skills and Knowledge Essential Confident communicator Desirable Clear ideas about how practise can improve patient care Qualifications Essential Level 3 NVQ or BTEC equivalent Registered with the GPhC CARE Values Essential Demonstrates proud to CARE values Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of direct patient contact Desirable Experience of direct management/supervision of other staff Working with clinical staff and provision of information and advice Skills and Knowledge Essential Confident communicator Desirable Clear ideas about how practise can improve patient care Qualifications Essential Level 3 NVQ or BTEC equivalent Registered with the GPhC CARE Values Essential Demonstrates proud to CARE values Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Trust Calow Chesterfield S445BL Employer's website https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)