Main area Pharmacy Grade NHS AfC: Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Part time
22.5 hours per week (Hours of work will be on a rotational basis; between the hours of 8.20am and 7.30pm weekdays. Part time hours to be negotiated In addition the candidate must be able to participate in the rota for the weekend and Bank Holiday service provision. (At The Dudley Group, we understand the benefits of offering a range of flexible working options from day one of employment to support both employees and the Trust. Offering flexible working opportunities is one of the ways that the Trust aims to attract and retain a diverse workforce. Further information on the options available can be found via the link in the job advert).) Job ref 253-0425-6962057
Employer The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Russells Hall Hospital Town Dudley Salary £26,530 - £29,114 Pro Rata Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 12/05/2025 23:59
NHS AfC: Band 4
Job overview
Are you about to register as a Pharmacy Technician?
Would you like to gain works experience in a secondary care setting?
If so come and join our Pharmacy team here at Russell's Hall.
As an innovative Pharmacy D epartment continually expanding our services we are looking to expand our qualified pharmacy technician workforc e further. Joining our team of 5 0+ Technicians, we need individuals who are eager to learn new roles and to support future developments. We utilise accredited checking technicians throughout our dispensaries and are keen to develop further technical involvement within Medicines Management. We have a proven track record of developing qualified pharmacy technicians including those who are new to the hospital environment, providing opportunities for you to develop in areas such as: Dispensing, Accredited Checking (ACPT), Medicines Management including Dispensing for Discharge; Aseptic services; and Community services, all within structured development programs .
Main duties of the job
The purpose of this job is to undertake a range of duties of a technical nature within the Dispensary, Ward Services and Aseptic areas of the Pharmacy following Standard Operating Procedures
Service Delivery Responsibilities
* The Band 4 Technician provides technical support within the Dispensary, Ward Services, Stores and distribution and Aseptic areas. Such a technician should be able to work within designated areas of the Pharmacy Department with appropriate support and supervision.
* A Band 4 technician is a training grade and will be supported in developing skills to allow the potential for application for higher grade technician posts.
* Technicians may be asked to provide support on any of the Trust sites.
Working for our organisation
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. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person specification
Qualifications & Education
* GCSE grade C or equivalent in Maths and English
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent AND BTEC National Certificate in Pharmacy services
* Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain
Experience
* Recent (within the last 2 years) relevant experience in a hospital pharmacy evidenced by competency-based assessment.
Knowledge and Training
* Experience of the use of PMR (Patient Medical Records) or other electronic computer systems such as JAC, Proscript, Compass or alike.
Planning & Organisational Skills
* Able to work during the normal working week, extended hours, weekends and bank holidays.
* Able to manage own time well
* Able to communicate and organise own work.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered, dependant upon Job Role and Salary needed to meet the criteria for sponsorship, alongside all other applications. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK .
It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found hereCriminal records checks for overseas applicants .
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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 Trusts 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 and help us to make sure everyone is welcome.
The Trust is committed to employing and supporting people with disabilities. It is the Trust’s policy 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.
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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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