Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy Technician
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- 9 months (Fixed term)
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 272-7142260
- Employer
- Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bassetlaw General Hospital
- Town
- Worksop
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 Pro Rata Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Pharmacy Technician
Band 5
Job overview
Are you a innovative and motivated Pharmacy Technician looking to progress your career ? We are looking for a enthusiastic and progressive Pharmacy Technician, to join our department.
Our Pharmacy is a friendly, progressive department. We pride ourselves on our high standards of pharmaceutical input and investment in innovative technologies and professional development to ensure the best possible patient care.
We have a strong focus on the development of Pharmacy Technicians, and support our team to reach their full potential. We support staff to access leadership programmes, such as the CPPE Leading for Change and NHS Leadership Academy programme, and other Pharmacy Technician development such as the BTEC level 4 diploma in clinical pharmacy services.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role will be accuracy checking of dispensed medicines and day to day supervision of a team in our automated dispensaries, aseptic supervision and ward based medicine optimisation duties.
The post holder will undertake Audit and quality improvement work
The post holder will provide mentoring for other Pharmacy Technicians, PTPT's and Pharmacy assistants
The post holder will support training and education in the department
The post holder will participate in the provision of a Trust wide Pharmacy Service which operates to the highest standards and not only meets, but exceeds customer expectations.
Working for our organisation
Doncaster & Bassetlaw NHS FT is one of Yorkshire’s Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas. Our services are based over three main hospital sites employing over 6,000 colleagues.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, so whether you spend just one year or fifty with us, it’s our pledge to help you Develop, Belong and Thrive, Here.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to support a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits including:
• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement commencing at 27 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata).
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful, you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
- NVQ 3 in Pharmaceutical Skills or equivalent
- BTEC level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Computer Literacy
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Proven pharmacy experience
- Previous experience of training/supervision of other staff
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, staff and colleagues
- Able to follow standard operating procedures
- Able to work independently or as part of a team
- Able to prioritise workload
- Able to work under pressure
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Liz Monaghan
- Job title
- Chief Pharmacy Technician
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01302 644331
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
01302 644666
- Telephone
- 01302 644666
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