About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician with a keen interest in mental health and medicines safety to join our team. You will need to have excellent communication skills and enjoy working as part of a large multi‑disciplinary team. You will need to be friendly, approachable, adaptable, flexible, willing to learn new skills and committed to continuous professional development. You will need to hold a recognised Pharmacy Technician qualification (BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences, NVQ level 3 or equivalent) and be a technician registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. We are recruiting Pharmacy Technicians ideally with hospital experience, but welcome applications from community technicians.
Key Responsibilities
* Work alongside the Medicines Safety Officer (MSO) to support the Trust with the safe use of medicines.
* Promote best practice and support changes to medicine guidelines within the Trust.
* Contribute to an efficient and accurate pharmacy service to SHPU NHS Trust.
* Support the dispensary manager with the daily management of the dispensary.
* A requirement to be confident and able to work with service users, carers, and healthcare professionals internally and to other organisations to ensure the service users are safe with their medicines.
* Under the direction of the Chief Pharmacist, Deputy Chief Pharmacist and the Senior Pharmacy Technician, perform whatever duties are reasonably necessary to achieve the job purpose and overall safe provision of pharmacy services throughout the Trust.
* The following represent a broad outline of tasks the post holder will be expected to perform in achieving their key result areas:
o Promote Medicines Safety throughout the Trust
o Dispensary
o Medicines Management
Diversity, Inclusion and Staff Network Groups
We aim to be an organisation that is diverse and inclusive and to meet this aim we welcome applications from people with a wide range of life experience and whose diversity echoes the diversity of Sheffield, that of the people who use our services, and that of the people who may need to use our services but face barriers to access. Please think about your personal values and how these align with our Values when you are applying. Find out more about our organisation through our website. We are a Disability Confident employer. We offer a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet all of the essential criteria for a role. When you apply you will have the opportunity to let us know if you require adjustments to be made; please contact us if you are not sure or if you require adjustments to the application process itself. Our six staff network groups welcome new members, these are:
* The Ethnically Diverse Staff Network Group
* The Disability Staff Network Group
* The Lived Experience Staff Network Group
* The Rainbow Staff Network Group
* The Staff Carers Staff Network Group
* The Women’s Staff Network Group
Recruitment and Background Checks
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children and as part of our safe recruitment practice the successful applicant(s) will be subject to a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) if it is deemed appropriate for the role. The cost of the DBS check must be met by the successful applicant(s). At SHPU, we prioritise the well‑being and safety of both our service users and employees. It is our policy and a condition of employment that all employees must join the DBS Update Service. This service carries an annual fee, which employees are responsible for paying up front. However, employees may claim this cost back through the Trust’s Employee Expenses Reimbursement Policy. For those requiring a Basic DBS check, it is necessary to register for a DBS Online Account.
Application Process
When applying for this post you will be redirected to complete your application in our preferred applicant management system, Trac. If you are successfully offered a role, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In addition, in submitting an application, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed. Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email; please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Applications
When writing your application, you may use AI or other tools to assist, but it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting statement. While AI can help streamline the writing process, these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for, nor can they accurately reflect your skills, knowledge and experience. Relying solely on AI is not advocated by SHPU and could negatively impact your chances of success in the application process.
* usually lack relevance and fail to address the key criteria outlined in the job description and person specification.
* may come across as generic and fail to distinguish you from other applicants.
* may be ambiguous or open to misinterpretation. Without careful review and editing, the supporting statement could convey messages that are unclear or misconstrued by hiring managers.
* may include qualifications, skills, knowledge or experience that you do not possess, potentially leading to mis‑representation.
Supporting Statement Guidance
The supporting statement is an opportunity for you to showcase how your qualifications, knowledge, skill and experiences align with the requirements and criteria outlined in the job description and person. Recruiting managers score applications based on the criteria listed in the person specification. Managers will be looking for evidence of how you meet these criteria. To increase your chances of securing an interview, provide examples of how you have applied your skills and knowledge in real‑life situations. Share work‑related successes and challenges you've navigated that align with the criteria. These could be from various aspects of your life, including work, education, and personal experiences. Consider structuring your statement with clear headings or bullet points. This approach will help both you and the recruiting manager navigate through your application more effectively.
About Sheffield Health Partnership (SHPU)
At Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust we provide a range of mental health, learning disability, substance misuse, primary care and other specialist services designed around the needs of people in our city. We have a dedicated and skilful team of people caring in Sheffield, which you could become a part of. Our values are at the heart of everything we do. These are:
* We work together
* We are respectful and kind
* We are inclusive
* We keep improving
We are currently unable to provide sponsorship for this role. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor salary threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a visa which allows you to work in the UK, you are welcome to apply for this role however it is important to note that SHPU will be unable to offer sponsorship after your visa expires. You must also have at least 12 months on your visa at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons. If you currently hold a visa, you will be asked to provide your share code at application stage. Please note, we will be unable to proceed with applications if your visa expires within the above timeframe.
Why SHPU?
What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it’s all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share. It is important that you feel supported in your role, that the people you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of. If you’re interested in developing your career, you’ll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research. We are very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that’s something that you’d like to be part of we would love to have you with us.
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