Senior Pharmacy Technician - Operational Services

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a registered Pharmacy Technician with Hospital Pharmacy experience who would be keen to have additional responsibility within the Dispensary settingWe are looking for an experienced Pharmacy Technician to become the link to Theatres and associated areasYou will be responsible for ensuring that medicines including to follows are supplied in a timely manner and any stock outs are investigated and resolved. A good knowledge of Controlled Drugs regulations will be essential as this post holder will be required to remove expired and unwanted Controlled Drugs

This post will allow you to develop your line management skills as you will be required to manage Band 4 Pharmacy Technicians.Applicants must have the NVQ Pharmacy Services Level 3 qualification(or equivalent) and BTEC or equivalent certificate and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Main duties of the job

• To dispense outpatient, in-patient and discharge prescriptions in accordance with the standard operating procedures.
• To dispense Controlled Drug requisitions
• To investigate Controlled Drugs discrepancies in Theatres and associated areas and escalate in a timely manner if unresolved
• To ensure the stock item "to-follows" for Theatres and associated areas are dealt with in a timely manner.
• To ensure that any stock outs in Theatres and associated areas are dealt with by providing suitable alternatives
• To attend and participate in the various departmental meetings including CPD sessions
• To comply with all Trust & Departmental policies & procedures, work safely and efficiently.
• To assist in the training & supervision of other grades of staff.

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential

• Our Always values

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• Academic/Professional qualification/Training BTEC and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) Level 3 (City and Guilds) and Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science (QCF) or equivalent qualification supported by Pharmacy work experience.
• GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Relevant Dispensary experience as a Pharmacy Technician
• Familiar with Dispensary and Distribution stock control systems
• Knowledge of Controlled Drugs regulations

Desirable

• Experience of audit

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work well under pressure and to prioritise workload
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and all level of staff in a courteous and professional manner
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Ability to demonstrate good organisational and planning skills
• Ability to identify and resolve problems
• Computer literate
• Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy

Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values

Essential

• Our Always values

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• Academic/Professional qualification/Training BTEC and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) Level 3 (City and Guilds) and Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science (QCF) or equivalent qualification supported by Pharmacy work experience.
• GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Relevant Dispensary experience as a Pharmacy Technician
• Familiar with Dispensary and Distribution stock control systems
• Knowledge of Controlled Drugs regulations

Desirable

• Experience of audit

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work well under pressure and to prioritise workload
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and all level of staff in a courteous and professional manner
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Ability to demonstrate good organisational and planning skills
• Ability to identify and resolve problems
• Computer literate
• Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Great Ormond Street Hospital

London

WC1N 3JH

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