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    Senior Pharmacy Technician - Derby, United Kingdom - University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

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    Job summary

    An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced Technician with an interest in Cancer Services. The successful applicant will become part of a busy team working within both a satellite aseptic unit and a satellite dispensary offering a high quality service supplying Chemotherapy and other treatments to Royal Derby Hospital (RDH) and Burton Hospital.

    This is a fixed term post for 18 months to cover maternity leave.

    We are able to except pharmacy technician students that will be qualifying shortly (in the next 6 months)

    Main duties of the job

    The suitable applicant should be highly motivated and have excellent attention to detail. They should be organised and able to prioritise work effectively showing excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

    This is a diverse role that will include dispensing and accuracy checking oral medication and outsourced IV products in our dispensary, including answering queries and delivering prescriptions.

    You will also work in our aseptic unit, preparing and manufacturing cytotoxic aseptic items for our Chemotherapy prescriptions. You will be required to assist with regular cleaning and ongoing training and development. You will be involved with managing the unit on a rota basis.

    We are a busy unit with growing demand, so this is a great opportunity to further develop your aseptic knowledge and skills within a Cancer setting.

    You will also be involved in organising and implementing the training of new and existing staff and therefore great enthusiasm towards inspiring others is essential.

    Closing date of applications: 28 May 2024

    Interview date: 11 June 2024

    If you are applying for an Internal Secondment, please ensure you have spoken to your line manager and have their support prior to your application. Please speak to the Recruitment Team if you have any questions.

    About us

    As 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.

    In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
  • On-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 schemes
  • Key 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.
  • Job description

    Job 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.

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    Person Specification

    Training and Qualifications

    Essential

  • Registered Pharmacy Technician
  • Desirable

  • Management Qualification
  • Knowledge

    Essential

  • Current knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice, including dispensing and aseptic services
  • Desirable

  • Knowledge of Cancer Services
  • Experience

    Essential

  • Demonstrable experience of working in a hospital pharmacy, including aseptics
  • Demonstrable pharmacy experience
  • Desirable

  • Experience of supervising staff and carrying out appraisals
  • Skills and Ability

    Essential

  • Able to clearly and concisely communicate both verbally and electronically within the pharmacy team
  • Can demonstrate prioritisation in a work based setting
  • Desirable

  • Can plan and organise and deliver training session either one to one or in small groups of staff
  • Behaviours

    Essential

  • Has a positive approach and is able to include and motivate others
  • Acts as a role model to pharmacy techncians and support staff


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