Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Job share
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 236-DPG-P211-25
- Employer
- Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Oldham Hospital
- Town
- Oldham
- Salary
- Per annum
- Closing
- 07/04/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary Services
Band 6
Job overview
We are looking to recruit a highly skilled Senior Pharmacy Technician with substantial hospital pharmacy knowledge and experience of managing /supervising a team and services that include dispensary, ward and distribution.
Your role will include the maintenance and development of a safe, efficient and professional hospital pharmacy dispensary. The post holder will develop a responsive dispensary service that meets patient and hospital staff needs in accordance with legislation and guidance.
Main duties of the job
You will ensure that all staff involved in dispensary services are trained to a high standard, working in accordance with Trust policy, departmental procedures and regional and national standards of practice.
You should possess the drive to successfully implement change to improve the patient experience through innovation and leadership. You must have excellent communication and organisational skills as well as the ability to demonstrate commitment to self-development and the development of others.
You will be responsible for the efficient running of the dispensary, this will include staff management, training, recruitment, performance management and stock management within the dispensary. There will also be a requirement to audit and develop your area of responsibility.
Working for our organisation
The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician
- BTEC National Certificate in Pharmacy Services and NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services. Or the recognised equivalent to the above
- BTEC Professional Development Certificate in Dispensing Technician Checking Or the recognised equivalent to the above
Desirable criteria
- Management qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Extensive experience within an acute hospital pharmacy environment
- Experience of all areas of hospital Pharmacy Services, including Dispensary and Ward Services
Desirable criteria
- Experience of staff management
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to manage change
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Good leadership skills
- Experience of teaching, guidance and mentoring
- Organisational and management skills
- Well developed interpersonal skills and the ability to relate well at all levels
- Proven ability and skill in dealing with emergencies and problems
- Flexible approach to meet the demands of the service
Desirable criteria
- Excellent IT knowledge
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Excellent working knowledge of current pharmacy practice
- Good pharmacological knowledge
- A knowledge of pharmacy stock control systems
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Joanne Appleton
- Job title
- Chief Pharmacy Technician
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 656 1075
- Additional information
Mark Livingstone,
Head of Pharmacy Oldham Care Organisation
0161 656 8955
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Turnpike House
Eccles New Road
Salford
M50 1SW
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