Job summary We are looking for enthusiastic, hardworking Pharmacy Technicians to join our team of skilled Clinical Technicians to provide high quality medicines management for the Trust.You will provide a clinical pharmacy service to a group of wards under the supervision of a Clinical Lead Pharmacist and Clinical Lead Technician.
We support the development of our staff through our Education and Training Department.You must be registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician, or due to register by September 2025, and hospital experience is essential Main duties of the job You will provide safe and efficient pharmaceutical care, ensuring that all medication required is assembled in a timely manner.
You will participate in a 7 day Medicines Management service to the wards.You will provide the full range of clinical duties of a pharmacy technician with particular emphasis on Medicine Reconciliation including the use of patient's own drugs and facilitate the discharge medication supply.You must have obtained or be working towards the accredited checking pharmacy technician (ACPT) qualification.
You must have obtained or be working towards the medicine optimisation programme or have a Pharmacy Technician Integrated Apprenticeship qualification or an equivalent qualification.
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We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential.
Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere.
We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work.
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We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients.
Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Job description Job responsibilities General responsibilitiesClinical ResponsibilitiesManagerial responsibilitiesProfessional responsibilitiesEducation and development responsibilitiesIn addition to the responsibilities outlined above, please see the detailed job description and person specification for further information.
Person Specification EDUCATION AND TRAINING Essential BTEC NVQ(QCF) Level 3 in Pharmacy Service Skills Registered with GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician Accredited Medicines Management qualification Nationally accredited pharmacy checking technician Desirable Hospital Pharmacy Experience Practice Supervisor KNOWLEDGE Essential Working with Standard Operating Procedures Accurate dispensing skills Able to work alone and as part of a team Good IT/Computer skills Desirable Ability to prioritise work Patient Counselling skills Medicine management JAC programme user EXPERIENCE Essential Pre registration or registered Pharmacy Technician Effective Customer service skills Desirable Experience of dispensary accreditation schemes Hospital experience PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Essential Good communication skills Able to work alone and as part of a team Ability to be flexible in approach to work Good organisational skills Committed to high standard of patient care Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism Desirable Ability to prioritise work Ability to work under pressure Leadership qualities