Job summary Sherwood Forest Hospitals have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to develop their leadership skills. We are looking for a highly motivated individual, to work within the Pharmacy Stores Leadership team on a one year fixed-term basis to work with and deputise for the Pharmacy Stores and Distribution Manager in the management of the stores, procurement and ward supply function of pharmacy. This includes management of the Pharmacy Information System (JAC) and the Automated Dispensing System (Pharmacy GPI Robot). In addition to this, the individual will support our wards supply service including a well-established, unique Ward Stock Medicines Management system which involves a team of assistants supporting the clinical team on the wards. This post represents an ideal role for someone who is looking to develop their knowledge and skills within medicines procurement and stores, and to gain supervisory and management experience. The postholder will also get an opportunity to support training and development of junior staff members. Apply now to join our team and make a difference in health care Main duties of the job To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. About us Thank you for your interest in this role. Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020. The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care. For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England. Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you. We would love you to join us. Date posted 13 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 214-CSTO-6983821 Job locations King's Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton-in-Ashfield NG17 4JL Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. Person Specification Knowledge Essential Knowledge of COSHH regulations IT skills Specialist expert knowledge of pharmaceutical technical practice and experience to an equivalent degree level Knowledge of Wholesaler dealer's Licence and Good distribution practice Knowledge of pharmacy ordering systems Knowledge of pharmacy distribution systems Desirable In-patient dispensary procedures Qualifications Essential NVQ 3 in Pharmaceutical science or equivalent qualification accepted by General Pharmaceutical Council for registration purposes. QCF Assessor award Supervisory qualification Desirable Procurement qualification Further Training Essential Evidence of continual personal development In house Recruitment and Selection training In house Appraisal training Experience Essential Significant post qualification hospital experience Significant supervisory experience Significant Stores / purchasing experience Significant experience of training and competency assessment Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including negotiating and persuasive skills Contractual Requirements Essential Regular attendance Flexible approach to working hours, including weekends and bank holidays Ability to carry out the duties of the post as outlined in the job description Person Specification Knowledge Essential Knowledge of COSHH regulations IT skills Specialist expert knowledge of pharmaceutical technical practice and experience to an equivalent degree level Knowledge of Wholesaler dealer's Licence and Good distribution practice Knowledge of pharmacy ordering systems Knowledge of pharmacy distribution systems Desirable In-patient dispensary procedures Qualifications Essential NVQ 3 in Pharmaceutical science or equivalent qualification accepted by General Pharmaceutical Council for registration purposes. QCF Assessor award Supervisory qualification Desirable Procurement qualification Further Training Essential Evidence of continual personal development In house Recruitment and Selection training In house Appraisal training Experience Essential Significant post qualification hospital experience Significant supervisory experience Significant Stores / purchasing experience Significant experience of training and competency assessment Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including negotiating and persuasive skills Contractual Requirements Essential Regular attendance Flexible approach to working hours, including weekends and bank holidays Ability to carry out the duties of the post as outlined in the job description 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. 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. 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 Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address King's Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton-in-Ashfield NG17 4JL Employer's website https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)