University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 4/5 Pharmacy Technician (Developmental)

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to progress your pharmacy career. We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and well-motivated individuals to join our friendly team of Pharmacy Technicians who provide a range of pharmaceutical services in this busy acute hospital Trust.

In this progressive role, you will be fully supported to gain the skills and experience required to practice at an advanced level in the hospital setting. As the successful candidate, you will first commence in the role at band 4, and then upon completion of an individualised development plan you will progress to your role as Senior Support Pharmacy Technician -- Dispensary Services, Band 5.

You need to be a qualified Pharmacy Technician registered with the GPhC to apply, however applications from candidates due to qualify & register this year will be considered. Experience of hospital pharmacy is not essential as you will be well-supported in training and developing into this role.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for all essential and desirable criteria required for the role. For further information about the role please contact Piush Champaneri on 07766420775 or piush.champaneri@uhb.nhs.uk.

Main duties of the job

Job Description

* Provide a timely and accurate supply of medicinal treatment to patients

* Provide counselling to patients on how to take their medication and supply information as requested to improve patient's understanding of their treatment.

* To perform a final accuracy check on dispensed items against prescriptions and controlled drug requisitions. To participate in the induction and training of staff

* See job description for full list

Essential Requirements

Qualifications

* Be educated to secondary school level and hold GSCE or equivalent (pass level C or above) in Math's and English

* A nationally recognised Pharmacy Technician qualification and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

* An accredited accuracy checking qualification is desirable.

Experience

* Two years' work experience in Pharmacy pre-qualification

Skills, Ability and Knowledge

* Good verbal and written communication skills

* Able to identify customer needs and deliver services to the required level

* Be able to keep accurate records

* Works to set procedures

Knowledge

*Have accurate dispensing skills with a good knowledge of pharmaceutical names with an pharmacy environment

Personal Attributes

* Punctual

* Flexible

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Date posted

24 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £34,581 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-52393PM

Job locations

Heartlands Hospital

Bordesley Green E

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 5SS

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

*GCSEs -- Mathematics and English (Grade B/5) and four other subjects including Science (Grade C/4)
*Or
*GCSEs: Mathematics, English, and Science (Grade C/4 or equivalent) and two other GCSEs (Grade C/4) and successful achievement of the pharmacy service skills Level 2 NVQ qualification (or equivalent)
*Or
*Three A levels, one of which is a relevant science subject and Mathematics B/5 (GCSE or equivalent)
*Or
*Degree in science or humanities and Mathematics B/5 (GCSE or equivalent)
*Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians
*Or
*BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science and Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills
*Or
*equivalent as defined by the General Pharmaceutical Council
*Professional Registration with the GPhC.
*Dispensing Accuracy Accreditation. West Midland's scheme or equivalent.
*Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
*Accredited Checking Technician (National Framework).

Experience

Essential

*Currently practicing as a band 4 pharmacy technician / equivalent or above with post-qualification experience within an acute setting.
*The ability to demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge and the relevant practical experience for the post.
*Significant experience within a pharmacy setting.
*Experience of the specialist function for area of responsibility.
*Experience of organising other grades of staff and their workload.
*Experienced in working to policies and procedures.
*Significant experience within a hospital pharmacy setting.
*Deputising for senior personnel, co-ordinating daily workflow including situational staff management.
*Understanding of Good Distribution Practice (GDP)
*Health and Safety at Work and COSHH
*Understanding of stock control and supply processes
*Knowledge of Code of Practice / Customer Care
*Knowledge of medicines, side effects and where to find further information.
*Knowledge of practices, policies and procedures associated with the job.
*Understands the need for delivering a cost-effective service and the required work practices to reduce waste.
*Understanding of Pharmacy dispensing/stock control IT systems

Additional Criteria

Essential

*Ability to travel to other Trust sites.
*Flexible to work in accordance with service needs.
*Committed to abide by the Trust vision and values.
*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

*GCSEs -- Mathematics and English (Grade B/5) and four other subjects including Science (Grade C/4)
*Or
*GCSEs: Mathematics, English, and Science (Grade C/4 or equivalent) and two other GCSEs (Grade C/4) and successful achievement of the pharmacy service skills Level 2 NVQ qualification (or equivalent)
*Or
*Three A levels, one of which is a relevant science subject and Mathematics B/5 (GCSE or equivalent)
*Or
*Degree in science or humanities and Mathematics B/5 (GCSE or equivalent)
*Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians
*Or
*BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science and Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills
*Or
*equivalent as defined by the General Pharmaceutical Council
*Professional Registration with the GPhC.
*Dispensing Accuracy Accreditation. West Midland's scheme or equivalent.
*Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
*Accredited Checking Technician (National Framework).

Experience

Essential

*Currently practicing as a band 4 pharmacy technician / equivalent or above with post-qualification experience within an acute setting.
*The ability to demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge and the relevant practical experience for the post.
*Significant experience within a pharmacy setting.
*Experience of the specialist function for area of responsibility.
*Experience of organising other grades of staff and their workload.
*Experienced in working to policies and procedures.
*Significant experience within a hospital pharmacy setting.
*Deputising for senior personnel, co-ordinating daily workflow including situational staff management.
*Understanding of Good Distribution Practice (GDP)
*Health and Safety at Work and COSHH
*Understanding of stock control and supply processes
*Knowledge of Code of Practice / Customer Care
*Knowledge of medicines, side effects and where to find further information.
*Knowledge of practices, policies and procedures associated with the job.
*Understands the need for delivering a cost-effective service and the required work practices to reduce waste.
*Understanding of Pharmacy dispensing/stock control IT systems

Additional Criteria

Essential

*Ability to travel to other Trust sites.
*Flexible to work in accordance with service needs.
*Committed to abide by the Trust vision and values.
*

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heartlands Hospital

Bordesley Green E

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 5SS

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heartlands Hospital

Bordesley Green E

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 5SS

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)