Job overview
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals are looking for 2 highly motivated, and enthusiastic registered Pharmacy Technicians to join our friendly team at Scarborough Hospital. We welcome applicants from all pharmacy sectors - hospital experience is not necessary as full training will be provided on the job.
As a Rotational Pharmacy Technician, you will be supported to develop your knowledge and skills in various areas of pharmacy on a rota basis including:
1. Dispensary.
2. Ward based- Medicines Management and Optimisation.
3. Procurement and distribution.
4. Specialist services
Each area will provide you with an individually tailored induction plan for that service.
You will be eligible for progression from Band 4 into a Band 5 role after being in post for a minimum of 12 months and once demonstrating you have met the key responsibilities for the role.
Main duties of the job
Applicants must be registered as a pharmacy technician with the GPHC (or be due to qualify and eligible to register this summer). You must have strong problem-solving skills, be self-motivated and organised.
Applicants must be able to work effectively as part of a team and also alone, using initiative to prioritise tasks.
You will play a key role in the provision of Pharmacy services by helping us deliver and improve quality of patient care, contributing to service developments and innovation across the Trust.
Key elements of the role are:
5. Labelling and dispensing both inpatient and discharge prescriptions for patients.
6. Performing accuracy checks on dispensed medications (full training will provided if not already obtained).
7. Completing a ward stock top up service.
8. Completing medicine reconciliations for patients; ensuring that any discrepancies are communicated efficiently.
9. Completing medication counselling to patients.
10. Procuring medicines and chasing any outstanding orders.
Working for our organisation
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
11. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
12. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
13. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
14. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
15. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
16. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
17. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Trust Information Pack:
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
18. BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences / QCF Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
19. Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Experience
Desirable criteria
20. Aseptic preparation
21. Patient counselling
22. Hospital Pharmacy experience
Skills
Essential criteria
23. Able to use a range of computer programmes relevant to the post
Aptitude
Essential criteria
24. Appropriate attention to detail.
25. Effective use of initiative.
26. Effective time management and ability to work within time constraints.
27. Ability to handle moderate loads
28. Good communication & interpersonal skills
29. Ability to work in a team environment and alone.
30. Understands the needs of customers, including patients and staff.
31. Ability to plan and prioritise own workload in the face of changing demands.
32. Awareness of personal limitations and ability to seek assistance when necessary
33. Ability to demonstrate motivation for applying for a post in this organisation.
Desirable criteria
34. Ability to contribute to managing change.
Values
Essential criteria
35. Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: -Kind -Open -Pursue Excellence