Responsibilities
* Work within guidelines and procedures ensuring that the procurement of medicines meets all legal, professional, organizational requirements and that medicines are stored correctly and safely.
* Generate and transmit orders via ordering systems in place for pharmaceutical items, as well as utilising companies' own electronic systems.
* Take responsibility for the routine operation of the stores department in the absence of the Senior Technician.
* Redirect orders when manufacturers are unable to supply specific items, using training provided to identify alternative suppliers to ensure continuity of supply (with support, when necessary, from the appropriate senior technicians and pharmacists).
* Identify and resolve problems with suppliers' deliveries and inform senior staff when continuity of supply is compromised.
* Ensure that the relevant pharmacy staff are aware of medicines supply issues in line with procedures.
* Act on MHRA, DH or NPSA alerts regarding medicines supply in the appropriate timeframe.
* Work under the direction of the Dispensary Manager and provide the rotational role daily "team leader" in the dispensary when the Senior Technician is unavailable.
* Provide dispensing accuracy checks as an Accredited Checking Technician.
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Application Guidance
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The use of AI during assessments, including interviews, is not permitted unless it has been pre‑approved as part of a reasonable adjustment. For digital interviews, you may be asked to provide a 360‑degree view of your surroundings on camera and confirm that no additional devices are present. If we suspect AI is being used during an interview, we may pause the process to clarify or adjust our approach to questioning.
Caring for patients demands integrity, honesty, and accountability. We expect your application and participation to be authentic and a genuine reflection of your own experiences and values.
Visa Sponsorship
In line with UK Home Office rules, Band 2 clinical and non‑clinical roles, and Band 3 non‑clinical roles, are not eligible for visa sponsorship. Most non‑clinical roles at Agenda for Change Bands 3‑6 will not meet the minimum skill or salary requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration for sponsorship, except for those listed: Skilled Worker visa, immigration salary list – GOV.UK. Non‑clinical roles at Agenda for Change Bands 7‑9 that meet the required skill level (RQF 6) and salary threshold are eligible for sponsorship. The Trust will also accept applications from candidates who can evidence their existing right to work in the UK or who hold an alternative eligible visa.
Recruitment Equality Statement
We are committed to equal opportunities and want to ensure our workforce is representative of the population we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and diverse groups. It is essential we understand our demographics, in order that we can monitor our performance as an equal opportunity employer, as well as continuing to embed a culture of inclusivity across the organisation, which supports the active participation and contribution of our diverse staff groups in the Trust's decision making processes. On application the shortlisting manager will not see this criterion and therefore it cannot be part of their decision making. Please ensure you complete your equal opportunities questions for us.
The Trust is committed to employing and supporting people with disabilities. The Trust's policy is to interview all candidates with a disability who meet the minimum "essential" criteria as identified on the person specification. To ensure we know you have a disability, please inform us under the appropriate section on the application form. We welcome applications from the LGBTQ+ community and openly encourage people with different sexual orientation, gender identity and expression to apply to join our team. We promise to respect and encourage the use of all pronouns and will not purposefully mis‑gender anyone.
We are governed by the public sector equality duties and by our values of Care, Respect and Responsibility to ensure we eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other behaviour that is unlawful, undermines our core values and/or falls short of our Behaviour Framework. We want all of our staff to "call out" any behaviour from colleagues, patients or visitors that constitutes the above and appropriate action be taken.
We will, at every opportunity, advance equality and inclusivity for all staff, at all levels within the organisation, by removing or minimising disadvantage, encouraging participation and taking all relevant steps to meet the needs of anyone who shares a protected characteristic. We will also foster good relations between persons who share a protected characteristic by tackling prejudice and promoting understanding at every opportunity.
We have staff Networks in place to help support staff experience of diverse staff groups and inform us on the actions, interventions and support what we need to put in place to improve the working lives and daily experiences of all colleagues and all teams. Anyone can join the networks and we take pride in having Allies as part of every network within the organisation.
About the Role
Are you ready for a challenge? Are you passionate about delivering outstanding pharmacy procurement services in a fast paced hospital environment? If so then we want to hear from you! We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual that will support and maintain pharmacy procurement and stores services.
We are looking for a Pharmacy Technician with strong interpersonal skills, ideally with an ACPT qualification or be willing to work towards. We welcome applications from individuals with excellent communication skills, ability to problem solve and a patient‑centre attitude. The role requires the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively, and have the motivation to strive for continued improvement.
Applicants should possess NVQ level 3 or equivalent, a BTEC national certificate, be registered with the GPhC and have current hospital experience. This post offers a structured training programme.
Hours and Working Patterns
Hours of work will be 7.5 hrs Monday to Friday 8:30 – 5:00 pm and late nights on a rota basis, late night hours will be 11:00 – 7:30 pm. The post holder will be required to participate on weekends/bank holiday working on a rota basis to support a seven‑day service. Hours of work to be discussed at interview.
Our Commitment to Staff
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work‑life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no‑one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve.
Dudley Group offers many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency and values.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Please note, preference will be given to at risk employees.
Applicants must ensure that they provide details of their referees and their referee email addresses on their application form otherwise their application may not be considered.
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