Job summary
An exciting opportunity has presented for an experienced Pharmacy Technician to develop their skills in this cross campus, operational role. We are looking for aTraining & Development Lead Pharmacy Technician to cover a 9 month secondment and join our busy Pharmacy dispensary service at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
Joining a group of Lead Technicians, the role supports the Chief Technician to ensure we deliver a safe and high-quality Pharmacy Dispensary service. Working cross-site within the Lead Technician group to manage the day-to-day coordination of the service, the post will lead on providingtraining and assessment for Pharmacy Dispensary staff to ensure provision of a high-quality service.
This new role is a great opportunity to develop training delivery and leadership skills within a busy acute hospital Pharmacy setting.
Main duties of the job
- Support staff training, planned assessments and validations, working with the Pharmacy Education and Training team.
- Ensuring Pharmacy Dispensary specific staff induction and training programmes are in place.
- Support day-to-day management and coordination of the Pharmacy Dispensary service, planning and organising staffing to ensure an appropriate skill-mix, ensuring continuity of service.
- Participate in the dispensing and accuracy checking process, including the dispensing and safe handling of oral cytotoxics and controlled drugs.
- Assist in the monitoring of service Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure quality, effectiveness and efficiency.
- Review service standards and provisions and implement change where appropriate through project improvement work.
- Complete individual annual performance reviews (appraisals) and support to identify objectives and training requirements.
- Support managing Pharmacy Dispensary staffing absence supported by the Trust Wellbeing and Attendance Management policy.
- Involved in the recruitment and selection of Pharmacy Dispensary service staff.
About us
The Pharmacy Department at NUH is forward thinking and constantly implementing innovative ways of working to deliver the best patient care.
You will be joining the team at an exciting time as we embark on a journey to modernise and improve Pharmacy operational services through a process of redesign and the scoping of robotics/automation.
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the full job description and person specification attached to the advert for all vacancy details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the full job description and person specification attached to the advert for all vacancy details.
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's behavioural standards
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Pharmacy Technician registered (or has ability to register) with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Evidence of commitment to ongoing learning and personal development
Desirable
- Management and/or training qualifications, or equivalent experience demonstrated by acting in a role responsible for managing staff, services or resources
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of the Pharmacy Dispensary Lead Technician role and responsibilities within a hospital pharmacy
- Experience in educating/ training others
- Experience of prioritising workload and flow
Desirable
- Validated Pharmacy accuracy checker, or able to work towards this
- Ability to train individuals and small groups
Communication skills
Essential
- Strong interpersonal skills (both verbal and written)
- Able to communicate information effectively, clearly and concisely to a wide range of staff, healthcare professionals and patients.
- Demonstrate leadership skills and is approachable.
Desirable
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates competency and accuracy under pressure
- Demonstrates logical thinking and can use initiative when dealing with a variety of situations.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Works accurately with an unpredictable workload and can manage potential interruptions.
- Able to cope with frequent, light to moderate, manual handling activities.
- Good level of computer literacy.
Other
Essential
- Cross campus working
- Flexibility to participate in general Pharmacy Dispensary duties, including the 7-day shifted working rota and Bank Holidays rota
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's behavioural standards
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Pharmacy Technician registered (or has ability to register) with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Evidence of commitment to ongoing learning and personal development
Desirable
- Management and/or training qualifications, or equivalent experience demonstrated by acting in a role responsible for managing staff, services or resources
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of the Pharmacy Dispensary Lead Technician role and responsibilities within a hospital pharmacy
- Experience in educating/ training others
- Experience of prioritising workload and flow
Desirable
- Validated Pharmacy accuracy checker, or able to work towards this
- Ability to train individuals and small groups
Communication skills
Essential
- Strong interpersonal skills (both verbal and written)
- Able to communicate information effectively, clearly and concisely to a wide range of staff, healthcare professionals and patients.
- Demonstrate leadership skills and is approachable.
Desirable
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates competency and accuracy under pressure
- Demonstrates logical thinking and can use initiative when dealing with a variety of situations.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Works accurately with an unpredictable workload and can manage potential interruptions.
- Able to cope with frequent, light to moderate, manual handling activities.
- Good level of computer literacy.
Other
Essential
- Cross campus working
- Flexibility to participate in general Pharmacy Dispensary duties, including the 7-day shifted working rota and Bank Holidays rota
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).