Job overview
We are recruiting for a Pharmacy Technician who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
You will be expected to work closely with nursing and medical staff and with patients. You will be supported by a team of oncology pharmacy staff to deliver pharmaceutical services to patients on day case units and wards.
Applicants with retail pharmacy background are welcome. The department offers excellent education and training support.
Below is what members of the team had to say about the Pharmacy department:
"Great department to work in - everyone is very friendly, helpful and supportive"
"Friendly, forward-thinking department; good emphasis on education and training"
“Friendly, supportive team members. Development opportunities and courses are provided"
In addition, you will receive a High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,552 and a maximum payment of £5,735 per annum pro rata.
At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.
Main duties of the job
The Pharmacy Technician participate in the dispensing of prescriptions for in-patients and out-patients and in associated pharmaceutical duties, including clinical trials and to carry out final checks in accordance with the department’s accreditation scheme (once accredited by the Trust approved external scheme).
To participate in all other dispensary activities as designated by the Pharmacy technician team manager patient services or their deputy.
To participate in the "topping-up" service supplying stocks of medicinal products to wards and departments and participate in the ‘non-stock’ top up service to one stop wards.
To assist with purchasing as required according to departmental procedures and as per the departmental rota.
To counsel and provide information to patients/carers collecting their medication from the dispensary, according to procedures; to provide information about prescription payment, exemption, and further supplies as well.
Working for our organisation
At East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.
We run the following hospitals:
* The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
* New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
* Hertford County, Hertford
* Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood
We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.
We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns and we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made and considered formally, and will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
ENHT is seeking to maintain and expand the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre staff as we move to an exciting new future.
We welcome applications from those who would relish the opportunity to be part of new and developing cancer service, building on the excellent reputation, research and patient experience the Cancer Centre already delivers.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Person specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential criteria
* NVQ3 or BTEC Cert. In Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
* Minimum 4 GCSEs grades C/4 and above. Must Include English, Maths and Science
* Level 2 functional skills in Maths /English are acceptable in place of GCSE Maths /English
* Commitment to undertake Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice
Desirable criteria
* Registered with the GPhC, or be a final year Trainee Pharmacy Technician awaiting registration
Previous Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience in Hospital or retail pharmacy
Desirable criteria
* Experience in using JAC dispensing system
* Previous experience in working with oncology patients
Skills
Essential criteria
* Good team player – able to work alone and supervise others when necessary
* Able to use initiative
* Good oral and written communication skills
* Good interpersonal skills
* Good organisation skills
* Accurate and precise attention to detail
* Proficient IT skills
* Demonstrates good use of initiative and self-motivation
* Willingness to learn and complete course of study
Desirable criteria
* Leadership skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Computer and IT literate
* Need for confidentiality
Desirable criteria
* Preparation of written reports and procedures
* To contribute and support the update of SOPS, reports and performing audits
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
* Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
* Role model our Trust values every day
Our values
We want our staff to believe in, demonstrate and live our values in everything we do.
Include
We value the diversity and experience of our community colleagues and partners, creating relationships and climates that provide an opportunity to share, collaborate and grow together.
Respect
We create a safe environment where we are curious of the lived experience of others, seek out best practice and are open to listening and hearing new ideas.
Improve
We are committed to consistently delivering excellent services and continuously looking to improve through a creative workforce that feels empowered to act in service of our shared purpose.
Committed to our Community
East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion for all job applicants, staff, patients and the wider community. We want to create a workforce which represents the communities we serve. We are on a journey to become a more inclusive organisation and we welcome applications from everyone regardless of their background. In particular we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, and candidates from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds who are currently under-represented in various parts of our workforce .
We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to support flexible working for our staff wherever possible and all our employees are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and achieved our status in 2019.
We will remove barriers that prospective candidates might face at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact us by emailing resourcing.enh-tr@nhs.net
We are also proud to support our UK armed forces by supporting Reservists, Cadet Instructors, Veterans and military spouses/partners into employment and offering supportive policies that value their contribution to the community and to our Trust.
We are committed to being a carer-friendly environment, addressing the complex needs of families with caring responsibilities. In partnership with Carers in Hertfordshire, all our working carers have access to support from recruitment. We are also a member of Carers UK, providing resources to make balancing work and caring easier. Our approach is inclusive, recognizing diverse challenges and creating a supportive environment where carers feel valued.