Job summary
The Pharmacy Department is looking for a dynamic, motivated individual to lead the Royal Cornwall Hospital dispensary. You will work closely with the Chief Technician for Supply Services to develop the dispensary team optimising the opportunities provided us by our electronic prescribing system and automated dispensing robotic machine. The Royal Cornwall Hospital dispensary supplies a wide range of organisations with supply services within Cornwall.
We fully recognise the outstanding contribution that pharmacy technicians make to patient care and are committed to supporting a progressive career pathway that incorporates the full responsibilities and opportunities of a modern pharmacy technician role. We are a supportive team that will ensure you are offered the continued professional development required to ensure you excel in this role.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the day to day management of the Royal Cornwall Hospital dispensary covering inpatient, discharge and outpatient prescriptions.
Ensure dispensary targets are met whilst delivering a high level of customer services
- Supervision and co-ordination of staff, planning staff levels to match workload.
- Training and assessment of all staff including our cohort of student/trainees.
Day to day liaison role with outsourced outpatient dispensary.
This is a full-time post working 37.5 hours per week.
About us
We provide an innovative clinical pharmacy service, combining technology and clinical pharmacy expertise. With full deployment of electronic prescribing and administration in the inpatient and outpatient setting and fully automated dispensing.
We are a recognised national forerunner for innovation in fields such as antimicrobial resistance and the adoption of Scan4Safety standards, as was recognised in the 2019 HSJ Patient Safety Awards.
All these functions are supported by an excellent wholesale dealer supply service, a well-equipped licensed pharmacy technical services unit and the full range of medicines optimisation support services including medicines information, education and training, formulary support and digital medicines.
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
The pharmacy department is very keen to ensure an equal and diverse workplace.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Pharmacy Technician's Certificate through City & Guilds, Apothecaries Hall or BTEQ and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services.
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC
- Accredited Checking Technician
- Medicines management qualification .
Desirable
- ECDL or equivalent
- NVQ Assessor Award
- NVQ 3 Diploma in Management or Equivalent
- NHS Human Resources Managers courses.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience post qualification as a Pharmacy Technician.
- Hospital pharmacy experience.
- Experience as medicines optimization technician
Desirable
- Experience of managing staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Pharmacy Technician's Certificate through City & Guilds, Apothecaries Hall or BTEQ and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services.
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC
- Accredited Checking Technician
- Medicines management qualification .
Desirable
- ECDL or equivalent
- NVQ Assessor Award
- NVQ 3 Diploma in Management or Equivalent
- NHS Human Resources Managers courses.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience post qualification as a Pharmacy Technician.
- Hospital pharmacy experience.
- Experience as medicines optimization technician
Desirable
- Experience of managing staff.
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.
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.
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).
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