Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Derby Hospital
Town: Derby
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 pa
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 01/10/2024 23:59
Interview date: 15/10/2024
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.
With over 13,000 members of staff, you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.
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 is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.
Job overview
An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced Technician with an interest in Cancer Services.
The successful applicant will become part of a busy team working within both a satellite aseptic unit and a satellite dispensary offering a high quality service supplying Chemotherapy and other treatments to Royal Derby Hospital (RDH) and Burton Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The suitable applicant should be highly motivated and have excellent attention to detail. They should be organised and able to prioritise work effectively, showing excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
This is a diverse role that will include dispensing and accuracy checking oral medication and outsourced IV products in our dispensary, including answering queries and delivering prescriptions.
You will also work in our aseptic unit, preparing and manufacturing cytotoxic aseptic items for our Chemotherapy prescriptions. You will be required to assist with regular cleaning and ongoing training and development. You will be involved with managing the unit on a rota basis.
We are a busy unit with growing demand, so this is a great opportunity to further develop your aseptic knowledge and skills within a Cancer setting.
You will also be involved in organising and implementing the training of new and existing staff, and therefore great enthusiasm towards inspiring others is essential.
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
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Minimum Requirements
* Current knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice, including dispensing and aseptic services
* Knowledge of Cancer Services
* Demonstrable experience of working in a hospital pharmacy, including aseptics
* Experience of supervising staff and carrying out appraisals
Skills and Ability
* Able to clearly and concisely communicate both verbally and electronically within the pharmacy team
* Can demonstrate prioritisation in a work based setting
* Can plan and organise and deliver training sessions either one to one or in small groups of staff
Behaviours
* Has a positive approach and is able to include and motivate others
* Acts as a role model to pharmacy technicians and support staff
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.
Contact Information
Name: Victoria Roome
Job title: Chief Pharmacy Technician
Email address: victoria.roome@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01332 788941
Available for informal chats and visits on Mondays to Friday between 09:00 and 16:30. Call or email for more information.
If you have problems applying, contact
Address: University Hospital of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Training Centre
Rehab Block
Level 3
Derby
Derbyshire
DE22 3NE
Telephone: 01332 788466
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