Rotational Pharmacy Technician inBarnstaple inBarnstaple PUBLISHED 16 DEC 2023

Band 4: £26,530 to £29,114 a year pro rata (pay award pending)  PERMANENT 
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.


More detail about the role:

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Rotational Pharmacy Technician to join our forward thinking, patient focused team. This vacancy is suitable for individuals looking for a variety within Hospital Pharmacy.

This is a rotational post where the successful candidate will be working in all areas of the department as well as assisting with the provision of Clinical Trail Medication.

Applicants will need to hold the relevant NVQ Level 3 and BTEC qualifications. You will need to be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. It is desirable that you will hold ACPT or PIPC qualification or be willing to work towards this.

We welcome applications from newly qualified and soon to register Technicians.

We understand that relocating for a new role can be a significant step, both personally and financially. Thats why we offer a generous package of support, including financial assistance, to help ease the transition for those considering relocation. If you are relocating to North Devon for this role, we can offer either an annual accommodation allowance or a relocation allowance (the former for those renting a property and the latter for those buying a property). For full details on these packages of support, please contact us.

Any successful applicant will be required to participate in flexible working which will include weekend, late duty and Bank Holiday rotas.


Working Pattern:
37.5 hours per week, across Monday to Friday with weekend and Bank Holiday working as per the rota.


Interview Date:
To be confirmed.


Pay:
The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2024-5 rates, inclusive of a 5.5% pay award implemented from October 2024. If you join before this date, the pay award will be backdated to April 2024 or your start date, whichever is later. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2023-4 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2023/24 | NHS Employers).


For further information please contact:
Maria Phillips, Dispensary Manager, on or or Sarah Humphrey, Deputy Dispensary Manager, on or

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.


The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the
Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
and
Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a rotational role where the successful candidate will be required to rotate throughout the Department to ensure medicines are supplied correctly and efficiently to our wards and patients.

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.


More detail about the role:

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Rotational Pharmacy Technician to join our forward thinking, patient focused team. This vacancy is suitable for individuals looking for a variety within Hospital Pharmacy.

This is a rotational post where the successful candidate will be working in all areas of the department as well as assisting with the provision of Clinical Trail Medication.

Applicants will need to hold the relevant NVQ Level 3 and BTEC qualifications. You will need to be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. It is desirable that you will hold ACPT or PIPC qualification or be willing to work towards this.

We welcome applications from newly qualified and soon to register Technicians.

We understand that relocating for a new role can be a significant step, both personally and financially. Thats why we offer a generous package of support, including financial assistance, to help ease the transition for those considering relocation. If you are relocating to North Devon for this role, we can offer either an annual accommodation allowance or a relocation allowance (the former for those renting a property and the latter for those buying a property). For full details on these packages of support, please contact us.

Any successful applicant will be required to participate in flexible working which will include weekend, late duty and Bank Holiday rotas.


Working Pattern:
37.5 hours per week, across Monday to Friday with weekend and Bank Holiday working as per the rota.


Interview Date:
To be confirmed.


Pay:
The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2024-5 rates, inclusive of a 5.5% pay award implemented from October 2024. If you join before this date, the pay award will be backdated to April 2024 or your start date, whichever is later. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2023-4 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2023/24 | NHS Employers).


For further information please contact:
Maria Phillips, Dispensary Manager, on or or Sarah Humphrey, Deputy Dispensary Manager, on or

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.


The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the
Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
and
Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a rotational role where the successful candidate will be required to rotate throughout the Department to ensure medicines are supplied correctly and efficiently to our wards and patients.

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.



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