Job summaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic technician who wants to work in dispensary management.The candidate needs to demonstrate strong leadership, personal and motivational skills. They need to be able to work as part of a team to continue to meet the high quality of patient care we strive to provide.The Dispensary can be challenging but offers a warm friendly atmosphere making it enjoyable.The hours for this post are:Monday to Friday 8.45am - 5.15pm 60 minutes lunch) and you will be required to participate bank holiday and weekend rotas.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will work closely with the Dispensary Management team to ensure the smooth running of the Dispensary at Watford General Hospital.The main duties are:The day-to-day management of the dispensaryTo assist with the development and implementation of dispensary servicesTo make clinical ward visitsTo assist with the training and development of all staff what work in the dispensaryAbout usThere has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust!Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.We are a flexible working employerAt West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe purpose of this post is to:To supervise the day to day management of the dispensary, including the organisation of workload and supervision of staffTo be involved with the development and implementation of pharmacy objectives relating to dispensary servicesTo help facilitate smooth and timely supply of medicines for discharge, inpatients and outpatientsTo provide a safe, efficient and patient-focused pharmacy service to all usersTo dispense and check prescriptions efficiently and safetyTo ensure that services are provided according to all relevant and up to date procedures and standardsTo participate in the weekend and Bank Holiday rota based at Watford and work cross site when neededPerson SpecificationEducation and qualifications:EssentialNVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Pharmacy ServiceBTEC or equivalent in Pharmaceutical Science (underpinning knowledge)Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council of Great BritainMandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practiceAccredited Checking Technician qualificationDesirableMember of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians (APTUK)Medicines Management qualificationEducational supervisor for PTPTKnowledge:EssentialKnowledge of all regulations and legislation relevant to Pharmacy ServicesKnowledge of Pharmacy computer systemsGood working knowledge of pharmacy procedures and practiceCurrent knowledge of hospital pharmacy practiceKnowledge of Health and Safety including COSHH regulationsBasic knowledge of clinical pharmacyDesirableProcedures and how to apply them consistently and effectivelyKnowledge of Recruitment, selection and appraisalsExperience:EssentialRelevant post registration experience in a hospital Pharmacy DispensaryRelevant experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital pharmacy or a related areaExperience of training, mentoring, and assessing staffDesirableExperience in writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameWest Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS TrustAddressWatford General HospitalWatfordWD18 0HBEmployer's websitehttp://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)