Job summary
We would like to welcome an enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to our team to provide training, support and development for staff in the dispensary at St.Richards hospital Pharmacy department.

This is an ideal opportunity to develop new skills and experience in an area of pharmacy practice which is increasingly becoming an important part of our commitment to our patients and staff.

This position will provide the ideal candidate with the opportunity to expand on a training plan for new starters, evolve teaching to bring the Trusts outstanding status forwards with a focus on enhancing quality, and an improvement in staff engagement and retention.

The applicant must be able to work independently and as part of a team, and be confident dealing with a wide range of healthcare professionals.

If you have a passion for teaching and training, and share our commitment of putting the patient first, we would like to hear from you.

Main duties of the job
To provide a comprehensive pharmacy service to the patients of University Hospitals Sussex and Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

The post holder will be responsible for providing the training and support to staff gaining qualifications/accreditations within the dispensary, to support the induction of new staff entering the department and to work in the dispensary and at ward level as per rota.

About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Job responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.

• To line manage and supervise the work of the dispensary Senior Pharmacy assistants.
• To support the supervision of Pharmacy assistants, Apprentices, volunteers within the dispensary to ensure cohesive working relationships.
• Ensure mandatory training and appraisals are kept up to date for the team.
• To work as part of the dispensary & clinical pharmacy team, providing medicines optimisation service to wards and dispensary services.
• Strive to achieve (excellent care every time) and the ideals that guide everything we do.
• Demonstrate the Trusts core values at all time: Compassion, communication, teamwork, respect, professionalism and inclusion.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or equivalent
• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Nationally Accredited Checking Technician. Essential for Band 5
• Experience in a hospital pharmacy, post qualification. Essential for band 5
• Experience of a Patient's Own Drug scheme. Essential for band 5
• Experience of undertaking patient counselling including high-risk medications such as NOACs in preparation for discharge. Essential for Band 5.
• Accredited Medicines Reconciliation (formerly Medicines Management). Essential for Band 5

Desirable

• NVQ assessor (A1 qualification)
• Practice supervisor accreditation.
• Educational supervisor accreditation.
• Experience of training other members of pharmacy or Multi-Disciplinary Team
• Experience of Recruitment and Selection of staff

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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address: St.Richards Hospital, Spitalfield Lane, Chichester, PO19 6SE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)