Job summary An exciting opportunity has presented for an experienced Pharmacy Technician to develop their skills in this operational role. We are looking for two Lead Pharmacy Technicians to join our busy Pharmacy dispensary service at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. Joining a group of Lead Technicians, the roles support the Chief Technicians to ensure we deliver a safe and high-quality Pharmacy Dispensary service. Working cross-site within the Lead Technician group to manage the day-to-day coordination of the service, the two specific posts will join existing Pharmacy Technician post-holders and lead on the following underpinning activities: - Training & Development Lead Pharmacy Technician: Provide training and assessment for Pharmacy Dispensary staff to ensure provision of a high-quality service. - Stock Management Lead Pharmacy Technician: Manage stock holding and accuracy of stock balances across the Pharmacy Dispensary service. Each role is a great opportunity to develop leadership and organisational skills within a busy acute hospital Pharmacy setting. Main duties of the job Training & Development Lead Technician: - Support staff training, planned assessments and validations, working with the Pharmacy Education and Training team. - Ensuring Pharmacy Dispensary specific staff induction and training programmes are in place. Stock Management Lead Technician: - Oversee day-to-day stock holding in Pharmacy Dispensary services. - Organise and lead regular rolling and year-end stock takes, ensuring procedures are followed to maintain accurate stock balances and discrepancies are investigated and reconciled in liaison with a Chief Technician. Key duties of the Lead Technician group: - Support day-to-day management and coordination of the Pharmacy Dispensary service, planning and organising staffing to ensure an appropriate skill-mix, ensuring continuity of service. - Participate in the dispensing and accuracy checking process, including the dispensing and safe handling of oral cytotoxics and controlled drugs. - Assist in the monitoring of service Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure quality, effectiveness and efficiency. - Review service standards and provisions and implement change where appropriate through improvement work. - Complete individual annual performance reviews (appraisals) and support to identify objectives and training requirements. - Support managing Dispensary staffing absence supported by the Trust Wellbeing and Attendance Management policy. - Involved in the recruitment and selection of Pharmacy Dispensary service staff. About us The Pharmacy Department at NUH is forward thinking and constantly implementing innovative ways of working to deliver the best patient care. You will be joining the team at an exciting time as we embark on a journey to modernise and improve Pharmacy operational services through a process of redesign and the scoping of robotics/automation. With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation. Come and join our 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 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. Date posted 27 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 164-6893795 Job locations Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Derby Road Nottingham NG7 2UH Job description Job responsibilities Please view the full job description and person specification attached to the advert for all vacancy details. Job description Job responsibilities Please view the full job description and person specification attached to the advert for all vacancy details. Person Specification Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's behavioural standards Training & Qualifications Essential Qualified Pharmacy Technician registered (or has ability to register) with the General Pharmaceutical Council Evidence of commitment to ongoing learning and personal development Desirable Management and/or training qualifications, or equivalent experience demonstrated by acting in a role responsible for managing staff, services or resources Person Specification Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's behavioural standards Training & Qualifications Essential Qualified Pharmacy Technician registered (or has ability to register) with the General Pharmaceutical Council Evidence of commitment to ongoing learning and personal development Desirable Management and/or training qualifications, or equivalent experience demonstrated by acting in a role responsible for managing staff, services or resources 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 Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts Address Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Derby Road Nottingham NG7 2UH Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)