Stores and Deputy Dispensary Manager (Pharmacy Technician)
Band 6
Main area Pharmacy Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time Job share 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday 0900-1730. Take part in weekend, bank holiday and early rota as required) Job ref 364-A-8669 Site Chelford Court Pharmacy Town Chelmsford Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 16/02/2025 23:59 About Us
EPUT provides community health, mental health and learning disability services to support more than 3.2 million people living across Bedfordshire, Essex and Suffolk. Job overview
Are you a qualified and experienced registered pharmacy technician looking for an exciting leadership challenge as part of a forward thinking and dynamic pharmacy team? We are looking for an enlightened pharmacy technician to join the pharmacy team as a Stores Manager and Deputy Dispensary Manager to provide management support. This post would suit an ambitious and forward thinking registered pharmacy technician who would join the pharmacy team as an integral member of the Essex Partnership University Trust (EPUT). If you are looking for a unique opportunity in a leadership and challenging post, this could be the role for you. You will work closely with the stores team and independently at times as well as with the Dispensary Manager and the dispensary team to ensure an efficient pharmacy service is provided at all times. Main duties of the job
Reporting directly to both the Dispensary Manager as well as the Operational Business Manager, your role will primarily be the management, day to day operation, supervision and line management of the pharmacy stores team, ensuring the high quality supply of stock medicines to meet specialist mental health and community health services needs is provided. You will also work closely with the Dispensary Manager, Procurement and Admin Leads as well as the wider pharmacy team to develop innovative working practices and improve pharmacy services. You will be expected to chair and lead on team meetings as well as play an active role in the progression and development of the service we provide with our Pharmacy Support Workers. You will also be expected to commit to supporting the dispensary team with day to day activities such as dispensing, checking and deputising for the Dispensary Manager in the event of planned and unplanned absences. The post includes participation in weekend, bank holiday and early rota. Working for our organisation
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including; Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will co-ordinate the operational workload of the pharmacy stores and that of the dispensary in the dispensary manager's absence. You will participate in dispensing and accuracy checking of various types of prescriptions. Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for full details. Person specification
Qualifications
BTEC/NVQ level 3 in pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent Current registration with GPhC Accredited Checking Technician (Or willing to work towards) Knowledge
Sound clinical understanding of both physical and mental health therapeutics, or willingness to work towards. Basic knowledge of all Microsoft programmes including Outlook & Teams Knowledge and understanding of Pharmacy processes Knowledge and understanding of NHS Policies and Procedures Skills / Experience
Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English Language Experience of working as a member of a multidisciplinary team Good time management, organisation and prioritisation skills Good interpersonal skills Ability to use initiative to solve problems Ability to work alone, with others and motivate self and team Personal Qualities
Shares the Trust’s Beliefs and models this in their attitude and behaviour Demonstrates ability to meet set targets Ability to understand and empathise with people suffering from mental illness. Keen to develop their role and the skills and role of technicians and pharmacy support workers in mental health services Methodical in approach, with attention to detail, even when subject to interruptions Understands and demonstrates the Trust Values Driving Licence with access to a car to travel in and around Essex Please note -
staff who are formally at risk within the organisation will be given priority in securing alternative employment.
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Band 6
Main area Pharmacy Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time Job share 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday 0900-1730. Take part in weekend, bank holiday and early rota as required) Job ref 364-A-8669 Site Chelford Court Pharmacy Town Chelmsford Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 16/02/2025 23:59 About Us
EPUT provides community health, mental health and learning disability services to support more than 3.2 million people living across Bedfordshire, Essex and Suffolk. Job overview
Are you a qualified and experienced registered pharmacy technician looking for an exciting leadership challenge as part of a forward thinking and dynamic pharmacy team? We are looking for an enlightened pharmacy technician to join the pharmacy team as a Stores Manager and Deputy Dispensary Manager to provide management support. This post would suit an ambitious and forward thinking registered pharmacy technician who would join the pharmacy team as an integral member of the Essex Partnership University Trust (EPUT). If you are looking for a unique opportunity in a leadership and challenging post, this could be the role for you. You will work closely with the stores team and independently at times as well as with the Dispensary Manager and the dispensary team to ensure an efficient pharmacy service is provided at all times. Main duties of the job
Reporting directly to both the Dispensary Manager as well as the Operational Business Manager, your role will primarily be the management, day to day operation, supervision and line management of the pharmacy stores team, ensuring the high quality supply of stock medicines to meet specialist mental health and community health services needs is provided. You will also work closely with the Dispensary Manager, Procurement and Admin Leads as well as the wider pharmacy team to develop innovative working practices and improve pharmacy services. You will be expected to chair and lead on team meetings as well as play an active role in the progression and development of the service we provide with our Pharmacy Support Workers. You will also be expected to commit to supporting the dispensary team with day to day activities such as dispensing, checking and deputising for the Dispensary Manager in the event of planned and unplanned absences. The post includes participation in weekend, bank holiday and early rota. Working for our organisation
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including; Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will co-ordinate the operational workload of the pharmacy stores and that of the dispensary in the dispensary manager's absence. You will participate in dispensing and accuracy checking of various types of prescriptions. Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for full details. Person specification
Qualifications
BTEC/NVQ level 3 in pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent Current registration with GPhC Accredited Checking Technician (Or willing to work towards) Knowledge
Sound clinical understanding of both physical and mental health therapeutics, or willingness to work towards. Basic knowledge of all Microsoft programmes including Outlook & Teams Knowledge and understanding of Pharmacy processes Knowledge and understanding of NHS Policies and Procedures Skills / Experience
Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English Language Experience of working as a member of a multidisciplinary team Good time management, organisation and prioritisation skills Good interpersonal skills Ability to use initiative to solve problems Ability to work alone, with others and motivate self and team Personal Qualities
Shares the Trust’s Beliefs and models this in their attitude and behaviour Demonstrates ability to meet set targets Ability to understand and empathise with people suffering from mental illness. Keen to develop their role and the skills and role of technicians and pharmacy support workers in mental health services Methodical in approach, with attention to detail, even when subject to interruptions Understands and demonstrates the Trust Values Driving Licence with access to a car to travel in and around Essex Please note -
staff who are formally at risk within the organisation will be given priority in securing alternative employment.
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