Stores and Deputy Dispensary Manager (Pharmacy Technician)
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Chelmsford
Contract type: Contractor
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.
This post is ideal for a Pharmacy Technician with an interest in management and leadership who wants to make the next step in their development as a pharmacy professional or for an existing pharmacy leader who is looking for their next challenge.
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.
The Trust has a strong commitment to learning and development; you will be supported with full training that is required for this role and we can offer support to develop your career within a friendly and supportive team of professionals.
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 shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Please note - staff who are formally at risk within the organisation will be given priority in securing alternative employment. Should it come to light that a post being advertised by the Trust is considered ‘suitable alternative employment’ to an individual who is at risk, the recruiting manager will be advised and the post will be withdrawn from NHS Jobs.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Important Professional References
Make sure that as a part of your application you have professional references with business contract information covering your last three year employment history. We are unable to accept personal or character references.
As a newly appointed employee you are responsible for incurring the cost of your initial DBS check relevant to your post, the amount will be deducted from your first salary with the Trust.
Applications for Job Share are positively welcomed.
Equal Opportunities Employer
Our Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We particularly welcome applications from people with experience of using mental health services. We also hold the Disability two tick symbol and have made the pledge to commit to employing more people with learning disabilities, we encourage people with a disability to apply. If you require this application form in another format i.e. Braille or audio tape etc, please contact the Recruitment Department on 01375 364513 or email [email protected] and we can arrange for this to be dispatched to you.
The Trust has the right to expire vacancies prior to the closing date if they so wish. The Trust makes every attempt to contact all applicants and we strongly advise that you check the email account which is registered with NHS Jobs regularly, we would advise however due to the high number of applications we receive that if you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to robust safer recruitment processes.
Covid Vaccination
Although Covid vaccinations are no longer a mandatory requirement within the NHS we continue to encourage and support the vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against Covid19. The safety of our staff and patients is a top priority for us at EPUT.
If you would like to book a Covid vaccination or would like more information please contact us by emailing [email protected] .
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.
This post is ideal for a Pharmacy Technician with an interest in management and leadership who wants to make the next step in their development as a pharmacy professional or for an existing pharmacy leader who is looking for their next challenge.
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.
The Trust has a strong commitment to learning and development; you will be supported with full training that is required for this role and we can offer support to develop your career within a friendly and supportive team of professionals.
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 shares 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
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Please note - staff who are formally at risk within the organisation will be given priority in securing alternative employment. Should it come to light that a post being advertised by the Trust is considered ‘suitable alternative employment’ to an individual who is at risk, the recruiting manager will be advised and the post will be withdrawn from NHS Jobs.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Important Professional References
Make sure that as a part of your application you have professional references with business contract information covering your last three year employment history. We are unable to accept personal or character references.
As a newly appointed employee you are responsible for incurring the cost of your initial DBS check relevant to your post, the amount will be deducted from your first salary with the Trust.
Applications for Job Share are positively welcomed.
Equal Opportunities Employer
Our Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We particularly welcome applications from people with experience of using mental health services. We also hold the Disability two tick symbol and have made the pledge to commit to employing more people with learning disabilities, we encourage people with a disability to apply. If you require this application form in another format i.e. Braille or audio tape etc, please contact the Recruitment Department on 01375 364513 or email [email protected] and we can arrange for this to be dispatched to you.
The Trust has the right to expire vacancies prior to the closing date if they so wish. The Trust makes every attempt to contact all applicants and we strongly advise that you check the email account which is registered with NHS Jobs regularly, we would advise however due to the high number of applications we receive that if you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to robust safer recruitment processes.
Covid Vaccination
Although Covid vaccinations are no longer a mandatory requirement within the NHS we continue to encourage and support the vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against Covid19. The safety of our staff and patients is a top priority for us at EPUT.
If you would like to book a Covid vaccination or would like more information please contact us by emailing [email protected] .
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