Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated GPHC registered technicians to work in a dynamic and lively department, becoming part of our rotational team working across three sites.
The successful applicants will take a pro-active approach with strong problem solving skills, have excellent customer service skills, be self motivated and be committed to patient and customer care.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.
Main duties of the job
Rotational technicians will undertake a 12 month development program working in all aspects of the pharmacy department including in-patients and outpatients dispensaries, distribution and, when required, aseptic services.
They also have the opportunity to undertake an accredited checking qualification and may be able to participate in the medicines management service under the direction of the lead technicians.
Applicants should hold a BTEC level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science and NVQ3 in pharmacy services or equivalent pharmacy qualification, be registered with the GPhC and be willing to undertake a competency based training package to allow progression through this band.
The successful applicant will join a band 4 rotation working one late night, weekends as well as participation in the bank holiday Rota. Most full time staff work their hours over 4 days but we support other flexible working arrangements.
Successful candidates will only be able to take up the post once registration with the GPHC is confirmed.
To meet the changing needs of the service, the duties and working times attached to this post may be subject to reasonable change in the future.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Experience
* 1 year experience in Hospital Pharmacy (or equivalent relevant experience) or Completion of 2 year training post in hospital pharmacy.
* Accuracy in dispensing process and use of computer software.
* Understanding and performing a range of work procedures and practices which require underpinning theoretical knowledge including Dispensary processes and Controlled Drugs legislation.
* Ability to communicate effectively with other healthcare professionals and members of the public.
Professional Qualifications
* BTEC level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences.
* NVQ3 in pharmacy services or Pharmacy L3 Integrated Apprenticeship BTEC.
* Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians.
* GPHC Registered.
* Qualification in Accuracy Checking Dispensed Medicines must be completed within 1 year of undertaking post.
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.
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