Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Pharmacy Technician to work as a key part of the pharmacy team within our modern automated dispensary. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced registered pharmacy technician to work alongside the Dispensary and Outpatient Services Manager to support and manage the day-to-day running of the main dispensary and satellite dispensaries, provide direct staff management and training staff through supervision and monitoring performance and help improve service development in a busy hospital pharmacy department. The post holder will also participate in the accuracy checking in the main dispensary or satellite units. This position requires a proactive and dynamic individual to work closely with peers and Dispensary and Outpatient Services Manager to uphold the high standards of patient care and medicines management. You must be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm for trying new roles, supporting innovation and delivering an excellent patient experience. The successful candidate must be registered with the GPhC and have an accuracy checking qualification, and have management experience. Further training will be provided on staff management. The L&D Pharmacy is a 7 day service and some weekend and late shifts will be required. Main duties of the job To manage the day-to-day running of the dispensary, as delegated responsibility by the Dispensary Manager, specifically for activities and prescriptions relating to inpatients and virtual wards To support the day-to-day running of the dispensary as requested by the Dispensary Manager for all activities (including the above plus outpatients, day case prescriptions and controlled drug prescriptions) To act as an Accredited Checking Technician and to facilitate other technicians in becoming accredited to check To dispense and issue prescriptions, providing advice as appropriate To undertake day-to-day supervision of junior pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants To provide training in dispensary procedures and pharmacy computer use to all members of staff (this will be a major job responsibility) About us Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. Our values We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity and creating a culture that values differences. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job. Date posted 20 January 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 418-DTO5059-KA Job locations Luton and Dunstable Hospital Lewsey Road Luton LU4 0DZ Job description Job responsibilities Please read the full Job Description and Person Specification attached before applying for this role. Job description Job responsibilities Please read the full Job Description and Person Specification attached before applying for this role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Knowledge, skills and experience equivalent to BTEC NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services Registration with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician In-house management training (or willing to undertake) ACPT Desirable Management study days CMI level 3 in management or willing to undertake Knowledge Essential Good up to date knowledge of medicine use Understanding of issues involved in stock control Understanding of importance of monitoring quality of service Understanding of the need of confidentiality awareness at all times Desirable Knowledge of Health and Safety at work requirements Personal Skills Essential Tact and persuasive skills Negotiation skills Ability to plan and organise on-going service delivery Ability to plan and organise on-going training programmes Ability to appropriately prioritise competing demands Ability to analyse complex problems Desirable Awareness of teaching and learning strategies and ability to put them into practice Use of reporting software Person Specification Qualifications Essential Knowledge, skills and experience equivalent to BTEC NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services Registration with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician In-house management training (or willing to undertake) ACPT Desirable Management study days CMI level 3 in management or willing to undertake Knowledge Essential Good up to date knowledge of medicine use Understanding of issues involved in stock control Understanding of importance of monitoring quality of service Understanding of the need of confidentiality awareness at all times Desirable Knowledge of Health and Safety at work requirements Personal Skills Essential Tact and persuasive skills Negotiation skills Ability to plan and organise on-going service delivery Ability to plan and organise on-going training programmes Ability to appropriately prioritise competing demands Ability to analyse complex problems Desirable Awareness of teaching and learning strategies and ability to put them into practice Use of reporting software 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 Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Luton and Dunstable Hospital Lewsey Road Luton LU4 0DZ Employer's website https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)