Role Summary
Are you an experienced Pharmacy Technician looking to develop your career at the forefront of medicines safety and quality improvement? Are you keen to progress, while working alongside a talented group of professionals that make a real difference to patient care?
As a Medicines Safety and Quality Pharmacy Technician at North Devon District Hospital, you will join a small and friendly Pharmacy team, and play a crucial role in delivering a high-quality Clinical Pharmacy Service.
We’re offering developmental opportunities (if needed) for those eager to expand their skills and progress in their career, competitive compensation and a supportive work environment that values flexibility and work-life balance.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role:
This position is tailor-made for a Technician who can show initiative in supporting service improvements and managing change.
Based within our pharmacy, you will:
1. collaborate closely with our Medicines Safety Officer (MSO) and pharmacy managers to drive achievement and maintenance of high standards at NDDH.
2. collaborate and work with the MSO to deliver Trust wide medication-safety related projects.
3. support pharmacy teams in driving continuous quality improvement, focusing on excellence in our services.
4. take charge of of co-ordinating and managing Pharmacy Controlled Drug and other medication audits both within pharmacy and across clinical areas at NDDH, ensuring meticulous attention to detail.
5. provide valuable assistance to ward and clinical teams, helping to implement changed to medication processed smoothly.
6. work closely with our quality assurance lead to uphold excellence across pharmacy operations and technical services.
7. review medication incidents and support pharmacy team in investigating these and the provision of reports for Pharmacy Governance meetings.
In this role, you'll collaborate with a diverse range of professionals, including Specialist Pharmacists, Senior Pharmacy Staff, Medicines Safety Officers, Quality Assurance Leads, Nurses, and Clinicians.
We're seeking a proactive individual with an ACT qualification and preferably additional pharmacy or management training. While experience is valued, we're equally interested in candidates who show a willingness to learn and grow. Even if you don't meet all the essential criteria, we encourage you to apply, as we offer developmental opportunities.
We’re passionate about supporting your wellbeing. All new team members have a tailored induction. Plus, there’s Trust-wide events and activities focussed on your health and wellbeing.
Working hours per week
Interview Date: Wednesday 1st April 6
For further information please contact: Joe Maguire, Medication Safety and Deputy Chief Pharmacist, on or Pay: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 6-7 rates, inclusive of a pay award implemented from April 6. If you join before this date,, remuneration will be based on the 5-6 pay bandings (Pay scales for 5/ | NHS Employers)
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over, staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than, people, cover more than 2, square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
8. National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
9. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
10. Car lease schemes.
11. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
12. Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.