Job summary If you are a qualified Pharmacy Technician looking for a new rewarding and challenging role, come and join our CQC rated 'Outstanding' Trust. We currently have an opportunity for a Specialist Pharmacy Technician (Dispensary) to join our team. You will deliver a high quality, safe and effective pharmacy service to our in-patient wards (community health and mental health services) and our out-patient services. We are a small friendly team, based at Prospect Park Hospital in Reading where our dispensary is located. Our working hours are currently 09.00 - 17.00 Monday to Friday with you also working a late shift in the dispensary on a rota basis, which means no nights or weekends. We offer free parking on site. Main duties of the job Leadership experience required to manage the dispensary and the team Contribute to the development and implementation of pharmacy services Be a key player in developing and extending the role of our Pharmacy Technicians and support staff. Be responsible for the provision of a high-quality patient focused dispensary service Ensure KPIs are fit for purpose, report on them and make recommendations/improvements to the indicators Review skill mix and methods of working in the dispensary Completing accuracy checking session(s) Support Pharmacy Technicians in further training. Work with the clozapine clinic team to ensure medicines are ready for the Trust wide clinics. Develop skills and knowledge as part of a commitment to CPD and Clinical Supervision Providing support to Pre-registration Pharmacy Technicians and support workers while they undertake their learning. About us Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish. Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are: Caring for and about you is our top priority Committed to providing good quality, safe services Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include: Flexible working options to support work-life balance 27 days' annual leave rising with service opportunity to buy and sell Generous NHS pension scheme Excellent learning and career development opportunities 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave Free parking across Trust sites Date posted 03 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 371-CS249 Job locations Pharmacy Dept - Prospect Park Hospital Reading RG30 4EJ Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for this role: 1. Registered Pharmacy Technician] 2. Nationally accredited checking qualification 3. Substantive post registration hospital experience including management and leadership. 4. Detailed knowledge of dispensary standards and practice. For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Kirsty Hodder on 0118 960 5080 or email: kirsty.hodderberkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for this role: 1. Registered Pharmacy Technician] 2. Nationally accredited checking qualification 3. Substantive post registration hospital experience including management and leadership. 4. Detailed knowledge of dispensary standards and practice. For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Kirsty Hodder on 0118 960 5080 or email: kirsty.hodderberkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential Registered pharmacy technician with GPhC Nationally accredited checking technician qualification Desirable Nationally accredited medicines optimisation qualification (foundation level) Relevant degree or equivalent experience in a pharmacy setting Project management qualification Continuous Professional Development Essential Committed to continuing professional development (CPD) Previous Experience Essential Substantial post registration hospital experience including management, leadership supervision and development of staff Stakeholder relationship management Knowledge and experience in delivering national ACPT training programmes Experience of recruitment and appointment procedures Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams and ward environments Desirable Mental health experience Community hospital experience Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Excellent IT skills Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written formats Able to make judgments involving facts or situations, where there are a range of options Well-developed physical accuracy and dexterity Desirable Experience of working with EMIS and ARiM Additional Requirements Essential Ability to prioritise own workload, and work well under pressure Able to concentrate for extended periods where work pattern is unpredictable Attention to detail Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential Registered pharmacy technician with GPhC Nationally accredited checking technician qualification Desirable Nationally accredited medicines optimisation qualification (foundation level) Relevant degree or equivalent experience in a pharmacy setting Project management qualification Continuous Professional Development Essential Committed to continuing professional development (CPD) Previous Experience Essential Substantial post registration hospital experience including management, leadership supervision and development of staff Stakeholder relationship management Knowledge and experience in delivering national ACPT training programmes Experience of recruitment and appointment procedures Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams and ward environments Desirable Mental health experience Community hospital experience Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Excellent IT skills Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written formats Able to make judgments involving facts or situations, where there are a range of options Well-developed physical accuracy and dexterity Desirable Experience of working with EMIS and ARiM Additional Requirements Essential Ability to prioritise own workload, and work well under pressure Able to concentrate for extended periods where work pattern is unpredictable Attention to detail 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 Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Address Pharmacy Dept - Prospect Park Hospital Reading RG30 4EJ Employer's website https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)