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Job summary

Main area
Family Health
Grade
Band 4 / Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Job share
37.5 hours per week (Allocation of hours to be discussed at interview)
Job ref
264-6340584-FAM
Employer
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Kettering General Hospital trust
Town
Kettering
Salary
£25,147 - £34,581 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust logo

Dispensary Pharmacy Technician

Band 4 / Band 5

Job overview

We are pleased to offer an opportunity for an organized and highly motivated individual with the ability to think on their feet as a Dispensary Tech. They will require great communication & interpersonal skills, as they will be working with staff of all types and grades across the hospital and within our dispensary.

We are looking for an individual with a passion for customer service and team work that is able to work under pressure whilst ensuring accuracy in all aspects of technical medicines management.

You can expect to be involved in all aspects of medicines management, including dispensing medications, screening drug charts, medicines reconciliation and patient counselling.

 We will also welcome applications from Trainee Pharmacy Technicians completing their qualification within the next 3 months. Entry level will be at a Band 4 (unless already Band 5) - previous experience, qualification and accreditations will be considered. Candidates will be regraded to Band 5 once in-house progression programme is completed.

 

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a highly motivated registered Pharmacy Technician with excellent organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure whilst ensuring accuracy in all aspects of technical pharmacy. Successful applicants will form an integral part of a dynamic team, pushing the boundaries of effective and efficient patient care. Candidates should have strong communication skills, with a willingness to learn and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of patient care.

We welcome applications from Trainee Pharmacy Technicians completing their qualification this year. Entry level will be at a Band 4 (unless already Band 5) - previous experience, qualification and accreditations will be considered. Candidates will be regraded to Band 5 once in-house progression programme is completed.

For this role you will need to be a Pharmacy Technician registered with the GPhC or working towards being registered in the next 6 months.

Working for our organisation

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values:

Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed overview of the job role.  

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered with the GPHc as a pharmacy technician or about to be qualified in next 6 months
Desirable criteria
  • Post registration qualification in medicines management
  • Leadership/Management qualification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Minimum two years post qualification experience in pharmacy
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of undertaking medicines reconciliation and resolving any issues
  • Previous hospital experience

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveDisability confident leaderInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Lyn Heywood
Job title
Pharmacy Operations Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01536 493540
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