Job overview

Would you like the opportunity to work as a part of a progressive, patient focused pharmacy service?

If you are a self-motivated, positive individual & would like to play an integral part in growing the reputation of the pharmacy department, we have the perfect opportunity for you.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our expanding pharmacy team. Being one of the largest pharmacy departments in the country, the team at Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust comprises of approximately 500 pharmacy staff working across five sites.

Our inclusive & diverse pharmacy department has a strong clinical presence in all areas. We are innovative and forward-thinking and have invested in a host of technical improvements, including robotics and a state of the art, multi-million-pound technical services unit. 

We have permanent positions available both within the dispensaries and on our technician rota. The rotational posts include working in the aseptic unit in addition to the dispensaries.

If you do not already have the relevant experience, successful candidates will have the opportunity to progress automatically to a Band 5 Team Leader post once the relevant training and competencies have been achieved. Alternatively, there are many varied career pathways for technicians in our pharmacy department. As job opportunities arise, you will have access to  apply for posts that are advertised internally as well as externally.

Main duties of the job

Accredited checking of dispensed medications.

Dispensing medications including controlled drugs and clinical trials.

Mentorship and training responsibilities.

Communicating medicine related information to patients.

After relevant training:

Supervising and organising staff.

Ensuring efficient workflow and prioritisation of work.

In addition rotational duties will also include:

Preparing and processing aseptically prepared products including IV additives, adult and neonatal TPN, cytotoxic and clinical trial materials, in accordance with approved worksheets and SOPs.

Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant/s will start at Band 4 unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 5. Training is also provided for candidates who may be hired at Band 4 to move up to Band 5.

Working for our organisation

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

A Great place to live & work!

Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also mean it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.

We have a wealth of facilities you would expect to find in a major city yet maintain a welcoming and accessible feel. We are a friendly city with a prosperous economy and relatively low cost of living, all of which makes for an excellent quality of life.

Known as the outdoor city, it is a lovely place to make your home https://brilliantplace.sth.nhs.uk/the-outdoor-city.html