Medicines Management Technician/Dispensary Pharmacy Technician

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Job overview

Would you like the opportunity to work as a part of a progressive, patient focused pharmacy service?

Are you a self-motivated, positive individual & would like to play an integral part in growing the reputation of the pharmacy & contributing to service developments?

We are looking for enthusiastic and innovative individuals to join our expanding pharmacy team. Being one of the biggest pharmacy departments in the country, the team at Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust comprises of approximately 500 pharmacy staff working across five sites.

This advert is an opportunity to apply for either Dispensary based Technician posts or Medicines Management Technician posts within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals.

Applicants must have a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in The Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or equivalent qualification and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. However, students who qualify this winter may apply and will commence at Agenda for Change Band 3 until the registration process is complete.

Main duties of the job

In either role you will be part of a progressive pharmacy team providing a vital service to our patients here at STH. Each role is varied day to day providing medication for inpatients, outpatients and discharge medications along with patient counselling and working with specialised teams and treatments.

As this is a progression role you will initially start as a band 4 technician (dependent on experience) and work towards band 5 undertaking competencies and developing your skills along the pathway. Full training and mentorship will be provided in each role and as a department we offer support and continued professional development opportunities throughout your career.

Should you already meet the band 5 criteria you will be appointed to this on a permanent contract.

Working for our organisation

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. It is an energetic and vibrant organisation that places patients and staff at the heart of everything we do. We provide a range of local hospital and community services for people in Sheffield, as well as specialist care for patients from further afield.

We offer a wide range of roles across different areas of the service including Clinical Ward Services, Aseptic Services, Homecare and Medicines Supply.

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes a firm commitment to professional development of it’s staff together with the provision of an excellent health and well-being support service.

The trust will give you time to use your skills and help you develop a fulfilling career as well as a commitment to support flexible working and can support such things as part time or condensed hours or job share. We encourage candidates to state any form of flexible working they would like to explore in their application.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

However, students who qualify this winter may apply and will commence at Agenda for Change Band 3 until the registration process is complete.

A learner/applicant must be a UK, EEA, or EU resident for at least the past three years to undertake an apprenticeship training programme.

Please note this advertisement is for both full time and part time opportunities.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

• BTEC Level 3 Diploma in The Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or equivalent qualification (Band 4 and 5)
• GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician (Band 4 and 5)
• Evidence of continuous professional development (Band 4 and 5)
• Microsoft Office Packages – evidence of short courses or relevant experience (Band 4 and 5)
• Must be willing to undertake an accredited checking qualification (Band 4)
• Accredited Checking qualification (Band 5)
• Evidence of relevant professional learning and development, preferably to undergraduate level/ or willing to work towards (Band 5)
• Must be willing to obtain Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (Band 4 and 5)
• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent (band 4 and 5)
• Whilst training at band 4 must participate in appropriate competencies and training (Band 4)
• Band 4 to 5 training expected to be completed within 18 months to progress to band 5 (band 4)

• Evidence of relevant professional learning and development, preferably to undergraduate level/ or willing to work towards (Band 5)

Experience

• Experience of Labelling and Dispensing
• Successful completion of the Band 4 -5 Development Pathway or equivalent experience (Band 5)
• Supervisory experience or willing to undertake a range of short courses in HR and management. (Band 5)
• Experience of using pharmacy-based computer systems
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Excellent customer service skills demonstrable from previous experience working within pharmacy.
• Ability to demonstrate low dispensing process error rates (Band 5)
• Staff development/training experience (Band 5)
• Successful completion of a competency training package including: Labelling and dispensing of prescriptions (band 4 and 5)

• Supervisory experience or willing to undertake a range of short courses in HR and management. (Band 4)
• Ability to demonstrate low dispensing process error rates (Band 4)
• Experience of working with automated dispensing systems
• Experience of working at ward level as a medicines management technician (band 5)

Skills and Knowledge

• Work to high standards of accuracy and reliability demonstrable from experience (Band 4 and 5)
• Ability to communicate effectively demonstrable from experience (band 4 and 5)
• Ability to communicate effectively including active listening, writing, and verbally, with individuals on a one-to-one basis and with groups. (Band 5)
• Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to form positive relationships (band 4 and 5)
• Evidence that you are able to work independently using own initiative (band 4 and 5)
• Evidence that you have the ability to prioritise tasks (band 4 and 5)
• Ability to manage complex workload under pressure and prioritise to meet deadlines. (Band 5)
• Evidence that you have the ability to concentrate for long periods and work under pressure (Band 4 and 5)
• Ability to deal constructively with conflict, complaints, and verbal aggression. Demonstrable from previous experience (Band 5)

• Ability to communicate effectively including active listening, writing, and verbally, with individuals on a one-to-one basis and with groups. (Band 4)
• Ability to manage complex workload under pressure and prioritise to meet deadlines. (Band 4)

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If you are offered employment at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals your information will be transferred from the Trac recruitment system into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In addition, in submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed.

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The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Should you require any assistance in applying for the position please contact the General or Medical Human Resources Departments on the number identified on the NHS Jobs page for the organisation.

Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.

All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.

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