Senior Pharmacy Technician (Procurement & Distribution)

Band 5

Main area: Pharmacy
Grade: Band 5
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 419-040225-SPT-PY
Site: York Hospital
Town: York
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 19/02/2025 23:59
Please note that contact with applicants will usually be by email, so please check all of your mail folders regularly (unfortunately, some providers filter our messages into junk mail folders).
Our Values

We are KIND
We are OPEN
We pursue EXCELLENCE
We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, delivering safe effective care to our local population.
Job Overview

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and self-motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our Procurement and Distribution team in the Pharmacy Department at York Hospital. Applicants must have experience working within a Pharmacy Stores as well as experience in a procurement environment. Team leading experience and a good understanding of stock management is vital for this post.
We are a friendly and innovative department that thrives on improvement.
Main Duties of the Job

Supervising pharmacy assistants, stores supervisor, and workflow within pharmacy stores
Supporting with training within pharmacy stores and procurement teams
Participating in reviewing SOPs
Undertaking ward stock reviews and amending ward stock top-ups
Stock control, ordering, and supply of medicines to wards
Daily ordering of pharmaceuticals for York Hospital
Inputting contracts and dealing with supply issues
Working with senior members of the Procurement and Distribution teams to enable improvement and development in line with the Trust's priorities
Working for Our Organisation

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support relocation expenses for hard-to-fill positions
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family, and relationship issues, 24/7
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema, and finance from various providers
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received, this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Person Specification

Education

BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences / QCF Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
QCF Level 4 or above in a qualification relevant to the post
Experience

At least one year post-qualification experience
Supervision and mentoring of junior staff
Skills

Good communication & interpersonal skills
Participated in the implementation of changes in service, products, and/or systems
Problem-solving skills
Able to use a range of computer programmes relevant to the post
Audit of practice and/or the impact of a change in service delivery
Able to use own judgement to prioritise tasks
Experience in setting objectives for a team
Personal

Flexible to changing work routines
Ability to work as part of a team and develop team-working within the section
Ability to demonstrate motivation for applying for this post
Values

Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: - Kindness - Openness - Pursue Excellence
Please note that some of our substantive vacancies may be available on a smaller number of hours than advertised. If you would be interested in applying on this basis, we encourage you to contact the appointing manager.
DBS Checks

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary either in one payment or over a six-month period once you start employment.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Please note, the selection processes at York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values.
Agile and Flexible Working

We are committed to helping all staff balance their work with other commitments and have recently launched our new Agile and Flexible Working policy to support this.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

All our employees have access to a free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service, available 24/7.
A Bit More About Us

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated in a fantastic part of the country that is home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York.
Sponsorship

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK, check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system online.
Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties, and as such, this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020.

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