Pharmacy Technician Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation TrustinAshton-Under-LyneinAshton-Under-LynePUBLISHED SAT 11 JAN 2025
Opportunity to make a real difference in patient care and health outcomes within the Tameside and Glossop community.
Permanent, full-time position (37.5 hours) with flexible working arrangements, including part-time options.
Comprehensive benefits package including 27-33 days of annual leave, NHS Pension Scheme, and additional health checks.
Exposure to a diverse range of pharmaceutical services, including procurement, stock control, dispensing, and patient counselling.
Opportunity to train and mentor new and existing pharmacy staff, enhancing leadership and teaching skills.
Work in a supportive environment that values teamwork and collaboration within a reputable NHS Trust.
Encouragement of diversity within the workforce, promoting inclusivity and representation in healthcare.
The role of Pharmacy Technician at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust involves working within a dynamic hospital pharmacy environment in Ashton-Under-Lyne. The position is offered at Band 4 or 5, depending on experience, with a full-time commitment of 37.5 hours per week on a permanent basis. Applicants should be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and possess a Level 3 BTEC/NVQ Pharmacy Services certificate or equivalent. Key responsibilities include dispensing medications, managing stock control, patient counselling, and training new pharmacy staff. The role requires flexibility for participation in rotational shifts, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
The Trust, which serves a diverse community of 250,000, is dedicated to enhancing health outcomes and promoting diversity within its workforce. The organisation values safety, care, respect, communication, and learning, and actively encourages applications from underrepresented groups, including individuals from minority ethnic backgrounds and those identifying as LGBTQ+ or disabled. Benefits of the position include flexible working, substantial annual leave, an NHS pension scheme, and various support programs.
The Trust, which serves a diverse community of 250,000, is dedicated to enhancing health outcomes and promoting diversity within its workforce. The organisation values safety, care, respect, communication, and learning, and actively encourages applications from underrepresented groups, including individuals from minority ethnic backgrounds and those identifying as LGBTQ+ or disabled. Benefits of the position include flexible working, substantial annual leave, an NHS pension scheme, and various support programs.
Opportunity to make a real difference in patient care and health outcomes within the Tameside and Glossop community.
Permanent, full-time position (37.5 hours) with flexible working arrangements, including part-time options.
Comprehensive benefits package including 27-33 days of annual leave, NHS Pension Scheme, and additional health checks.
Exposure to a diverse range of pharmaceutical services, including procurement, stock control, dispensing, and patient counselling.
Opportunity to train and mentor new and existing pharmacy staff, enhancing leadership and teaching skills.
Work in a supportive environment that values teamwork and collaboration within a reputable NHS Trust.
Encouragement of diversity within the workforce, promoting inclusivity and representation in healthcare.
Pharmacy Technician (Rotational) -Pharmacy Technician Band 4 or 5 dependent on experience - 37.5 hours - Permanent
We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, Registered Pharmacy Technician with demonstrable post qualification experience, who wants to make a real difference to patient care, to join our successful team and contribute towards developing our services and continuing to extend the technician role
Applicants should hold a Level 3 BTEC / NVQ Pharmacy Services certificate or equivalent and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician or equivalent.
Experience of working within a hospital pharmacy department as a qualified technician is desirable but not essential .
The initial banding of the postholder will depend on past experienceand/or completion of a conversion competency document.
Duties Will Include
Specialism within Procurement /Stock Control and Wholesaler Distribution
Soon to register Technicians can apply
Main Duties And Responsibilities
To co-operate with all pharmaceutical staff in providing and developing the technical aspects of the pharmaceutical service including a comprehensive dispensing and medicines distribution service to out-patients and in-patients on all wards and departments throughout the Trust.
To train and mentor new and existing staff undertaking in-house or external training/qualifications
To supervise pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants on a day to day basis
Duties are carried out under the control or direct supervision of a pharmacist or where appropriate Principal or Chief Technician.
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
Safety
Care
Respect
Communication
Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills,experienceand knowledgerequired. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification butoutlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
This advert closes on Monday 13 Jan 2025
We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, Registered Pharmacy Technician with demonstrable post qualification experience, who wants to make a real difference to patient care, to join our successful team and contribute towards developing our services and continuing to extend the technician role
Applicants should hold a Level 3 BTEC / NVQ Pharmacy Services certificate or equivalent and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician or equivalent.
Experience of working within a hospital pharmacy department as a qualified technician is desirable but not essential .
The initial banding of the postholder will depend on past experienceand/or completion of a conversion competency document.
Duties Will Include
Specialism within Procurement /Stock Control and Wholesaler Distribution
- Dispensing and Accuracy Checking for In-patients, Outpatients and Discharge.
- Patient counselling
Soon to register Technicians can apply
Main Duties And Responsibilities
To co-operate with all pharmaceutical staff in providing and developing the technical aspects of the pharmaceutical service including a comprehensive dispensing and medicines distribution service to out-patients and in-patients on all wards and departments throughout the Trust.
To train and mentor new and existing staff undertaking in-house or external training/qualifications
To supervise pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants on a day to day basis
Duties are carried out under the control or direct supervision of a pharmacist or where appropriate Principal or Chief Technician.
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
Safety
Care
Respect
Communication
Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills,experienceand knowledgerequired. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification butoutlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
This advert closes on Monday 13 Jan 2025
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