Senior Pharmacy Technician - Stock Control

The role is Senior Pharmacy Technician, Stock Control responsible for stock control within the dispensary including inventory management, high cost medication and FOC products. The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day running and maintenance of the departments automated dispensing unit.
You will have the opportunity to take part in personal development to help support you through your career., In this role you will be responsible for the management of stock control within the dispensary. You will work closely with the department's procurement team to ensure inventory is accurately managed. You will need to be a highly motivated and responsible individual with a passion for accuracy and high standards. You must have a high level of attention to detail and develop knowledge around the automated dispensing unit.
You will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills both written and verbal and use these to communicate with relevant pharmacy and ward staff regarding supply problems, with a view to prioritise and identify solutions.
You will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills further through our Accelerated Leadership Programme supported by a friendly and experienced team.
You will play a key role in the education, development, mentorship, supervision and assessment of all staff that work within the department., As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Are you an experienced Pharmacy Technician looking for an exciting and challenging specialist role within a busy department? We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to join us as a key member of the Pharmacy Team.
A role model to your peers, you'll work well under pressure, have a flexible approach and embody the trust values in everything you do. Above all you'll be passionate about people, progress and delivering personalised care.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives., To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) serves a diverse population, and each Care Organisation works hard to ensure all services are accessible and fair.
We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ a workforce representative of the communities we serve. Regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, trans status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, all are welcome.
We also warmly welcome interest from serving and ex-personnel, and their relatives. Please identify that you are a member of the armed forces community on your application form to be entitled to a guaranteed interview (subject to essential criteria being met). As a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteed interviews are also available to disabled applicants when essential role requirements have been met.
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For posts advertised on a fixed term contract basis, we will offer secondments only for NHS appointments. Fixed term contracts will be only be offered for external non-NHS appointments.