Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Pharmacy Technical Team at Macclesfield District General Hospital.
This post holder will work within the dispensary processing inpatient, outpatient and discharge medication. Other duties will include managing owed items, managing and organising resuscitation boxes for the Trust and community clinics and dispensing controlled drugs to wards/departments and patients.
In addition the post would also require the holder to work on various wards throughout the trust including Congleton War Memorial Hospital and East Chieshire Hopsice, ordering medications for patients and stock as needed.
You will have an NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services, or equivalent, and be registered as a qualified Pharmacy Technician with GPhC (General Pharmaceutical Council). We will consider applicants who are in the process of achieving this qualification.
Hours per week: up to 37.5
Full and Part time Hours will be considered.
Main duties of the job
To assist in the delivery of pharmaceutical care to patients at East Cheshire NHS Trust through the provision of a safe, efficient and effective dispensary and distribution service.
About us
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified pharmacy technician - successfully completed a GPhC (General Pharmaceutical Council) recognised pharmacy technician qualification.
- Registered pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council UK (GPhC)
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail.
- Ability to work in busy and changing environments.
- Ability to use initiative but know own limitations
Experience
Essential
- Dispensing of medicines
- Maintain own CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
- Dealing with customers/patients
Desirable
- Hospital pharmacy experience.
- Ward Based pharmacy work
Knowledge
Essential
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified pharmacy technician - successfully completed a GPhC (General Pharmaceutical Council) recognised pharmacy technician qualification.
- Registered pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council UK (GPhC)
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail.
- Ability to work in busy and changing environments.
- Ability to use initiative but know own limitations
Experience
Essential
- Dispensing of medicines
- Maintain own CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
- Dealing with customers/patients
Desirable
- Hospital pharmacy experience.
- Ward Based pharmacy work
Knowledge
Essential
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
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).
