Deputy Chief Pharmacy Technician

The post holder will be expected to ensure the provision of quality, effective pharmacy services to improve patient care in mental health services, support the development and delivery of education and training programmes for pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals, ensure and management of financial and procurement systems to monitor drug expenditure and trends., We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, we'd love to hear from you.

Candidates must be registered pharmacy technicians with the General Pharmaceutical Council in accordance with mandatory professional requirements, hold the BTEC Professional Diploma in Dispensing Checking, have experience of hospital pharmacy and an interest in the specialist field of mental health. there is a requirement to work across all sites withing GMMH, Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts at Greater Manchester Mental Health who have direct experience of mental health, learning disability or drug and alcohol services either as a service user or a carer., If you are offered a role with us and you require sponsorship, we will check your eligibility in line with the information on the above website. Your offer of employment could be withdrawn if the role is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not otherwise able to evidence your right to work in the UK.
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We want to attract and retain people with diverse skills and experience, to deliver inclusive healthcare services to our communities.
We will consider relevant experience outside the NHS to calculate your salary on appointment. Please contact our Recruitment Team for more information.

Due to a change in service provision an exciting opportunity for a Band Six Deputy Chief Pharmacy Technician post within Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust has been created. This post will be technical lead for our new cluster area covering Meadowbrook, Laurette house and Moorside Unit. You will manage the on site dispensary, and work closely with our third party provider for off site in patient supplies and discharges. The sites are EMPA and we work closing with the CMHT in the areas including the running of a clozapine clinic. This is a new post looking for someone with fresh ideas to bring this role to life, however you will have a network of support including other deputy chief pharmacy technicians, and the lead pharmacist for each site.
The Pharmacy Department at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust has over 60 staff members, working across a number of sites and dispensaries. The post holder will be primary based at Park house Hospital but would be expected to cover across all sites., Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users., The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

+ Pay Enhancements - 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
+ 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
+ Excellent pension
+ Cycle to work scheme
+ Salary sacrifice car scheme
+ Wellbeing programme
+ Blue Light Card Discounts