Job summary Job Title: Lead Pharmacy Technician - Stores and Distribution Band: 6 Base: You may be required to work in other designated locations of the Trustas well as your primary base. In particular, flexibility is required acrossthe three main hospital sites (Leicester Royal Infirmary, LeicesterGeneral Hospital and Glenfield Hospital). If your initial location is one ofthese sites excess travel reimbursement would not apply for apermanent or temporary change of base. Reports to: Principal Pharmacy Technician- OperationsAccountableto:Chief Pharmacist Main duties of the job To be the Lead Pharmacy Technician for service improvement and strategic development of the Pharmacy Stores and Distribution Service on all 3 hospital sites. Effectively co-ordinate and supervise the pharmacy service from stores and distribution areas to all users. Main duties of job To be responsible for the management of appropriate storage and distribution of medicines to ensure accurate and timely supply services to internal & external customers including patients, wards staff, clinic staff and medical staff, which meet professional and legal requirements. To provide day-to-day supervision of store supervisors, storekeepers, apprentices and distribution staff within Pharmacy Stores and within Pharmacy distribution. To develop effective, accurate and sustainable means of managing all drugs stocked throughout pharmacy locations, maintaining stock levels, and receiving and distributing medical supplies to all designated areas. To train and carry out competency assessment of store supervisors, storekeepers, apprentices and distribution staff within pharmacy stores and pharmacy distribution. About us We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres. Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us. Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are: We focus on what matters most We treat others how we would like to be treated We are passionate and creative in our work We do what we say we are going to do We are one team and we are best when we work together Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience. About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk) Date posted 07 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 358-6693271-CSI Job locations Leicester Royal Infirmary Infirmary Square Leicester LE1 5WW Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached documents for full Job Description and Person Specification. 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Please also contact us for more details Person Specification Qualifications Essential Level 3 qualification for pharmacy technicians (or equivalent) Registered with the GPhC Desirable COSHH training Management qualification e.g. ILM level 2/3 Experience Essential Significant and extensive experience as a Pharmacy Technician Staff management and workload planning Knowledge of pharmacy stock management process Desirable Hospital pharmacy experience Experience training staff Communication and relationship skills Essential Excellent communicator in various forms i.e. written/oral Excellent interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills Excellent organisation and leadership skills analytical and judgement skills Essential Accurate and high attention to detail Able to use own initiative Skills Essential Competent IT skills Experience with service improvement Problem solving skills Time management and delegation skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential Level 3 qualification for pharmacy technicians (or equivalent) Registered with the GPhC Desirable COSHH training Management qualification e.g. ILM level 2/3 Experience Essential Significant and extensive experience as a Pharmacy Technician Staff management and workload planning Knowledge of pharmacy stock management process Desirable Hospital pharmacy experience Experience training staff Communication and relationship skills Essential Excellent communicator in various forms i.e. written/oral Excellent interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills Excellent organisation and leadership skills analytical and judgement skills Essential Accurate and high attention to detail Able to use own initiative Skills Essential Competent IT skills Experience with service improvement Problem solving skills Time management and delegation skills 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 University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Address Leicester Royal Infirmary Infirmary Square Leicester LE1 5WW Employer's website https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)