Specialist Pharmacy Technician – Dispensary

Job title:

Specialist Pharmacy Technician – Dispensary

Company

NHS

Job description

INTERVIEWS W/C 21ST APRILIf you are a qualified Pharmacy Technician looking for a new rewarding and challenging role, come and join our CQC rated ‘Outstanding’ Trust. We currently have an opportunity for a Specialist Pharmacy Technician (Dispensary) to join our team. You will deliver a high quality, safe and effective pharmacy service to our in-patient wards (community health and mental health services) and our out-patient services.We are a small friendly team, based at Prospect Park Hospital in Reading where our dispensary is located.Our working hours are currently 09.00 – 17.00 Monday to Friday with you also working a late shift in the dispensary on a rota basis, which means no nights or weekends. We offer free parking on site.Main duties of the jobLeadership experience required to manage the dispensary and the teamContribute to the development and implementation of pharmacy servicesBe a key player in developing and extending the role of our Pharmacy Technicians and support staff.Be responsible for the provision of a high-quality patient focused dispensary serviceEnsure KPIs are fit for purpose, report on them and make recommendations/improvements to the indicatorsReview skill mix and methods of working in the dispensaryCompleting accuracy checking session(s)Support Pharmacy Technicians in further training.Work with the clozapine clinic team to ensure medicines are ready for the Trust wide clinics.Develop skills and knowledge as part of a commitment to CPD and Clinical SupervisionProviding support to Pre-registration Pharmacy Technicians and support workers while they undertake their learning.About usBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Date posted20 March 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number371-CS249-AJob locationsProspect Park HospitalProspect Park Hospital, Honey End Lane, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4EJReadingRG30 4EJJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe must haves for this role:

• Registered Pharmacy Technician
• Nationally accredited checking qualification
• Substantive postregistration hospital experience including management and leadership.
• Detailed knowledge of dispensary standards and practice.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Kirsty Hodder on 0118 960 5080 or email: kirsty.hodder@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe must haves for this role:

• Registered Pharmacy Technician
• Nationally accredited checking qualification
• Substantive postregistration hospital experience including management and leadership.
• Detailed knowledge of dispensary standards and practice.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Kirsty Hodder on 0118 960 5080 or email: kirsty.hodder@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.Person SpecificationEducation/Qualifications/TrainingEssential

• Registered pharmacy technician with GPhC
• Nationally accredited checking technician qualification

Desirable

• Nationally accredited medicines optimisation qualification (foundation level)
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in a pharmacy setting
• Project management qualification

Continuous Professional DevelopmentEssential

• Committed to continuing professional development (CPD)

Previous ExperienceEssential

• Substantial post registration hospital experience including management, leadership supervision and development of staff
• Stakeholder relationship management
• Knowledge and experience in delivering national ACPT training programmes
• Experience of recruitment and appointment procedures
• Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams and ward environments

Desirable

• Mental health experience
• Community hospital experience

Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesEssential

• Excellent IT skills
• Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written formats
• Able to make judgments involving facts or situations, where there are a range of options
• Well-developed physical accuracy and dexterity

Desirable

• Experience of working with EMIS and ARiM

Additional RequirementsEssential

• Ability to prioritise own workload, and work well under pressure
• Able to concentrate for extended periods where work pattern is unpredictable
• Attention to detail

Person SpecificationEducation/Qualifications/TrainingEssential

• Registered pharmacy technician with GPhC
• Nationally accredited checking technician qualification

Desirable

• Nationally accredited medicines optimisation qualification (foundation level)
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in a pharmacy setting
• Project management qualification

Continuous Professional DevelopmentEssential

• Committed to continuing professional development (CPD)

Previous ExperienceEssential

• Substantial post registration hospital experience including management, leadership supervision and development of staff
• Stakeholder relationship management
• Knowledge and experience in delivering national ACPT training programmes
• Experience of recruitment and appointment procedures
• Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams and ward environments

Desirable

• Mental health experience
• Community hospital experience

Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesEssential

• Excellent IT skills
• Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written formats
• Able to make judgments involving facts or situations, where there are a range of options
• Well-developed physical accuracy and dexterity

Desirable

• Experience of working with EMIS and ARiM

Additional RequirementsEssential

• Ability to prioritise own workload, and work well under pressure
• Able to concentrate for extended periods where work pattern is unpredictable
• Attention to detail

Expected salary

£37338 – 44962 per year

Location

Reading

Job date

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 07:13:42 GMT

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