About this role
Job summary
Are you about to register as a Pharmacy Technician?
Would you like to gain works experience in a secondary care setting?
If so come and join our Pharmacy team here at Russell's Hall.
As an innovative Pharmacy Department continually expanding our services we are looking to expand our qualified pharmacy technician workforce further. Joining our team of 50+ Technicians, we need individuals who are eager to learn new roles and to support future developments. We utilise accredited checking technicians throughout our dispensaries and are keen to develop further technical involvement within Medicines Management. We have a proven track record of developing qualified pharmacy technicians including those who are new to the hospital environment, providing opportunities for you to develop in areas such as: Dispensing, Accredited Checking (ACPT), Medicines Management including Dispensing for Discharge; Aseptic services; and Community services, all within structured development programs.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of this job is to undertake a range of duties of a technical nature within the Dispensary, Ward Services and Aseptic areas of the Pharmacy following Standard Operating Procedures
Service Delivery Responsibilities
The Band 4 Technician provides technical support within the Dispensary, Ward Services, Stores and distribution and Aseptic areas. Such a technician should be able to work within designated areas of the Pharmacy Department with appropriate support and supervision. A Band 4 technician is a training grade and will be supported in developing skills to allow the potential for application for higher grade technician posts. Technicians may be asked to provide support on any of the Trust sites.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education Essential
GCSE grade C or equivalent in Maths and English NVQ Level 3 or equivalent AND BTEC National Certificate in Pharmacy services Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain
Experience Essential
Recent (within the last 2 years) relevant experience in a hospital pharmacy evidenced by competency-based assessment.
Knowledge and Training Essential
Experience of the use of PMR (Patient Medical Records) or other electronic computer systems such as JAC, Proscript, Compass or alike.
Planning & Organisational Skills Essential
Able to work during the normal working week, extended hours, weekends and bank holidays. Able to manage own time well Able to communicate and organise own work.
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).
Employer details Employer name The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address Russells Hall Hospital
Pensnett Road
Dudley
DY1 2HQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)