Job summary
The Dispensary Pharmacy Technician at DCSL Corbett Pharmacy will work collaboratively with the Superintendent at DCSL Corbett Pharmacy and the Principal Pharmacy Technician for Operations and Training DGOH. They will assist to deliver a high-quality patient focused dispensing service for DCSL and support the day to day running of the dispensary. The post holder will train to a standard to enable them to work in all dispensaries at DGOH. The expectation is that the post holder will be based 80% at Corbett Pharmacy and 20% at Russell's Hall Hospital Pharmacy.
Main duties of the job
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Dispense and counsel outpatient's patients regarding their medication regimens to ensure patients understand their medication and possible side effects. These may be patients with certain barriers e.g. hearing problems, language issues. This will also include counselling specialist medication (e.g. dermatology medicines, TB medicines on out-patients)
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
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 and Education
Essential
- Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain.
- BTEC level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or equivalent
- ACPT qualification.
- GCSE grade C or equivalent in Maths and English
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Prepared to undertake development opportunities and lifelong learning.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and previous experience of working in a busy pharmacy
- Team leadership experience and good ability to organise and prioritise work
- Experience of accurate data input and manipulation skills with an ability to produce reports tailored to requirements
Desirable
- Previous hospital experience
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services.
- Able to work as part of a team and able to provide feedback in a professional and constructive manner.
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Able to seek out opportunities and develop initiatives for improving medicines optimisation and service developments
- Able to work well to written policies and procedures.
- Ability to analyse data, describe this and communicate it effectively
Planning and Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to work self-sufficiently and effectively and work well under pressure.
- Able to work during the normal working week, extended hours, weekends and bank holidays.
Equality,Diversity,Inclusion and Trust Values
Essential
- Able toprovidesafe,caring,and effectiveservices.
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility.
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong, and their contribution is valued.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain.
- BTEC level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or equivalent
- ACPT qualification.
- GCSE grade C or equivalent in Maths and English
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Prepared to undertake development opportunities and lifelong learning.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and previous experience of working in a busy pharmacy
- Team leadership experience and good ability to organise and prioritise work
- Experience of accurate data input and manipulation skills with an ability to produce reports tailored to requirements
Desirable
- Previous hospital experience
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services.
- Able to work as part of a team and able to provide feedback in a professional and constructive manner.
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Able to seek out opportunities and develop initiatives for improving medicines optimisation and service developments
- Able to work well to written policies and procedures.
- Ability to analyse data, describe this and communicate it effectively
Planning and Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to work self-sufficiently and effectively and work well under pressure.
- Able to work during the normal working week, extended hours, weekends and bank holidays.
Equality,Diversity,Inclusion and Trust Values
Essential
- Able toprovidesafe,caring,and effectiveservices.
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility.
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong, and their contribution is valued.
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).
