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Senior Pharmacy Technician (Oncology Dispensary Lead)

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Maidstone

On-site

GBP 27,000 - 32,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has opened for a Registered Pharmacy Technician at a leading NHS Trust in Maidstone. The role requires qualifications in Pharmaceutical Science and relevant hospital experience. You will be expected to supervise dispensary staff and ensure quality customer service. Join a dynamic team dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services.

Qualifications

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Hospital pharmacy experience post qualification essential.
Experience training and supervising staff.

Responsibilities

Supervise staff in a dispensary environment.
Ensure accurate dispensing and provide customer service.
Maintain good understanding of pharmacology and therapeutics.

Skills

Good communication

Time management

Customer service

Organizational skills

Education

BTEc in Pharmaceutical Science

NVQ Pharmacy Services Level 3

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We've provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

BTEc in Pharmaceutical Science and/or NVQ Pharmacy Services Level 3
Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Desirable criteria

National/Regional accreditation in Accuracy Checking.
NVQ A1 workplace assessor award, PS or equivalent
National/regional accreditation in Medicines Management.
Member of APTUK

Experience/Knowledge

Essential criteria

Hospital pharmacy experience post qualification
Experience of supervising staff in a dispensary environment
Good understanding of pharmacology and therapeutics
Experience in training staff

Desirable criteria

Experience of working in a busy and demanding environment.
Understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and their influence on current practice

Skills

Essential criteria

Good oral and written communication skills
Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload and refer problems as necessary
Effective customer service skills - able to work to meet the needs of customers of the department
Good time management skills

Desirable criteria

Good word processing and IT skills

In the event that we receive a high volume of applications, we may need to close the application process earlier than planned. To avoid missing out, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please contact the Recruiting Manager for an informal discussion should you have any queries relating to the role for which you are applying.

At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints, and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that experts in the workplace assess our staff and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Good luck! We look forward to welcoming you to our exceptional team!

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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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
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