Role Summary
The post will be rotational, and involve the successful candidate working in our Dispensary, the Aseptic unit and other areas such as Procurement. Prior hospital experience is desirable but not essential. Successful candidates will be given full training and development in order to fulfil specialist duties for this post. (Including participation in accreditation schemes if applicable)
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
Job summary
This post provides a unique opportunity to join the pharmacy team at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for a highly motivated, adaptable and conscientious full-time registered Pharmacy Technician to join our existing team of Technicians, Assistants and Pharmacists. You must have an eye for detail, work with a high level of accuracy and have effective interpersonal skills.
The Royal Devon 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.
As a key member of the Trust, you’ll be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients when they need it most.
Main duties of the job
Job Description (Please note the job description is subject to band matching)
Duties will include:
1. Labelling, dispensing and final accuracy checking of prescriptions
2. Receiving and Issuing prescriptions
3. Assist with the day to day supervision and co-ordination of aseptic preparation, dispensing and checking activities
4. Preparation of injectable medicines using aseptic technique in pharmaceutical isolators
5. Assist with the day-to-day orderings of standard medicines
6. Assist with the processing of invoices, and escalating discrepancies
7. Assist the Procurement Technician and Lead Procurement Technician with projects designed to improve auditability and/or efficiency
We are a department that is committed to the expanding role of technicians, and you will gain experience in many aspects of hospital pharmacy practice in our busy department.
Job responsibilities
The full job description outlines the key areas of responsibility for the role and the person specification details the qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience required. For more information on the Job Description please view the attachment linked to the advert.
The role will require you to:
Work in various sections of the pharmacy department undertaking technician duties on a rotational basis, (Dispensary, Aseptic services, Procurement) whilst demonstrating professional attitudes and behaviours in line with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) ‘Standards for Pharmacy Professionals’.
If you believe you have the skills and experience necessary to fulfill this role we look forward to hearing from you.
This post has been identified as involving access to vulnerable adults and/or children and in line with Trust policy successful applicants will be required to undertake a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure Check/Enhanced Disclosure Check.
Working Pattern: hours per week. Requirement to participate in 7 day working to include late duties, bank holidays and weekend working.
Interview Date: Monday 4th August 5
For more information please contact: Beverley Taylor, Lead Technician for Education and Training, Tel email Pay: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 5/6 rates, inclusive of a pay award which will be implemented later this year. If you join before the implementation date, the pay award will be backdated to your start date. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 4/5 pay bandings (Pay scales for 4/ | 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.