Senior Pharmacy Technician - Finance & Information

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Senior Technician - Finance & Information
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full timePart timeJob shareFlexible working37.5 hours per week
Job ref
320-CDCS-#####-B
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Derby Hospital
Town
Derby
Salary
£28,407 - £34,581 pro rata pa
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
03/06#####4 23:59
Interview date
17/0#####24
Senior Pharmacy Technician - Finance & InformationBand 5As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for;Job overview
UHDB Pharmacy Department is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 senior pharmacy
T
echnician to work within the Finance and Information team.
The post holder will work within the ever-evolving area of the pharmacy department
.
K
ey deliverables include supporting the electronic prescribing
P
harmacists
, Chief
Technicians,
and
the
wider project team in the transition between electronic prescribing systems as part of the
NHS
England digital
paper-lite agenda.
They will also
be responsible for
general Pharmacy
IT
system amendments, support with stock control, support end user training and deputise for the Chief Technician where
appropriate
.
We are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic, self-motivated individual that
possesses
effective communication
skills
, and has
a
keen
interest in IT
.
The suc
c
essful
candidate
will have
all round
Pharmacy experience
,
hold a
n
NVQ Level 3 or
BTec
in Pharmac
eutical
science
s
,
or is due to qualify as a Pharmacy Technician
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and ha
s
current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
(
GPhC
)
, or
is due to register by Septem#####2024.
Full training
and
support on all system
s
used will be provided.
Trainee Pharmacy Technicians qualifying in 2024 are
welcome
to apply for the post
.
We will support the successful candidate to
maintain
competenc
ies
and CPD
.
In
addition,
s
upport
and training
will also
be offered
to
gain
any
additional
qualifications
required
for
this
role
.
Main duties of the job
Assists
in the management and maintenance of the Pharmacy Stock Control and Finance Computer System, Cancer prescribing system and the Trust New
EPR
system.
Assist
with the management and maintenance of the Pharmacy and Trust automation systems
including
the
dispensing robot
and cabinets.
Assists
in the management of the Pharmacy stock checking
and
reporting
process.
Produce reports for Pharmacy Managers/Directorate Pharmacists detailing drug usage and
expenditure.
The post offers opportunities for development,
and experience working across UHDB
sites.
There will be a requirement to
participate
in weekend
and bank holiday working on a rotational basis.
Closing date of applications: 3 June 2024Interview date: 17 June 2024Working for our organisationAs a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care TogetherOur fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.In return we will offer:Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership developmentOn-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemesKey Facts about our Trust:We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
If you are interested in an informal discussion about this role, we would be
happy
to hear from you. You are welcome to call the number
s
below
to
arrange
an
appointment
to visi
t
our departments
wh
ere
we
will be
available to
answer your questions
.
Person specificationrequiredNVQ 3 or Equivalent in Pharmaceutical Science or due to qualify as a pharmacy Technician by September 2024Registered with the GPhC as a register Pharmacy Technician or due to register in 2024.Effective communication skills - ability to communicate with staff from all areas by all methods.Ability to problem solve independently and have an eye for detail.Post qualification experience with some supervisory experience.Knowledge of PC hardware and software applications with an emphasis on maintenance and training.Our Trust aims to provide the highest quality care to patients within Derbyshire and South East Staffordshire and we want the very best people to work with us.Follow us on Twitter @UHDBTrust or find us on Facebook & LinkedIn - UHDBTrustIMPORTANT INFORMATIONIf we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.At UHDB , we offer different ways to work flexibly to each and every one of our colleagues, many of whom already work flexibly at all sites of the Trust.For our roles we are open to discussing the possibility of part-time/ reduced hours/ compressed hours/ flexible start and finish times/ fixed/flexible shifts/annualised hours/ term time hours/ hybrid working – working partly in the trust/partly at home.Why don’t you talk to us at interview about the flexibility you would like to explore and what it means to you, and we will discuss what’s possible for the job and team, and the opportunities we might be able to create together.We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise to work with you to look at all the available options.Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check, however having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.All correspondence relating to your application will be sent to you via our trac.system account. Please ensure that you regularly check your emails; this includes junk/spam, as your security settings may not recognise the sender.Anyone from outside of the UK (excluding from the Republic of Ireland) will need permission from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to work in the UK and may also need entry clearance before travelling here.UKVI is responsible for managing migration. To obtain a visa or entry clearance, you will need to meet certain requirements and demonstrate you have the right the work in the UK via:the points-based immigration systemthe EU settlement schemeeVisaDuring the course of its employment activities, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust collects, stores and processes personal information about prospective, current and former staff.Our Privacy Notice includes applicants, employees (and former employees), workers (including agency, casual, honorary and contracted staff), volunteers, trainees and those carrying out work experience – please refer to our Privacy Notice available on our Trust website: Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Name
Lynsey Murray
Job title
Chief Technician - Finance & Information
Email address
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Telephone number
01332 789103
Additional information
Wendy Tomlinson - Chief Technician - ePMA & #####: 01283 511511 ext. 5101Craig Mason Chief Technician - #####: 01332 789103
If you have problems applying, contact
Address
University Hospital of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation TrustTraining CentreRehab BlockLevel 3DerbyDerbyshireDE22 3NE
Telephone
01332 788466
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