Job summary
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and self-motivated Pharmacy Technician who would like to join our Procurement and Distribution team in the Pharmacy Department at York Hospital. Applicants must have experience of working within a Pharmacy Stores as well as experience of a procurement environment. Team leading experience and a good understanding of stock management is vital for this post.
We are a friendly and innovative department which always thrives on improvement.
Please contact the recruiting manager, prior to applying to see if this role is for you.
Main duties of the job
1. Supervising pharmacy assistants, stores supervisor and workflow within pharmacy stores
2. Supporting with training within pharmacy stores and procurement teams
3. Participating in reviewing SOPs
4. Undertaking ward stock reviews and amending ward stock top-ups.
5. Stock control, ordering and supply of medicines to wards.
6. Daily ordering of pharmaceuticals for York Hospital
7. Inputting contracts and dealing with supply issues
8. Working with Senior members of the Procurement and Distribution teams to enable improvement and development in line with the Trusts priorities.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
9. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
10. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
11. A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
12. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
13. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
14. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
15. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
16. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
17. BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences / QCF Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
18. Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Desirable
19. QCF Level 4 or above in a qualification relevant to the post.
Experience
Essential
20. At least one year, post-qualification experience.
21. Supervision and mentoring of junior staff.
Skills
Essential
22. Good communication & interpersonal skills.
23. Attention to detail.
24. Participated in the implementation of changes in service, products and / or systems.
25. Problem solving
26. Able to use a range of computer programmes relevant to the post
27. Audit of practice and / or of the impact of a change in the way the service is delivered.
28. Able to use own judgement to prioritise tasks.
29. Experience in objectives setting for a team.
Personal
Essential
30. Flexible to changing work routines.
31. Ability to work as part of a team and develop team-working within the section.
32. Ability to demonstrate motivation for applying for a post in this organisation.
Values
Essential
33. Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: - Kindness - Openness - Pursue Excellence