0982 - Pharmacy Technician

Job summary

The interview date for this role will be week commencing 22nd April 2024.

As part of our senior leadership team restructure we are committed to making our pharmacy department a place where people want to join, stay and develop. Ensuring that our trust values of respect, teamwork and diversity are embedded into everything we do.

The ideal candidate should be approachable, adaptable, hardworking, have good attention to detail and a passion for providing patient centred care. Individuals must also be able to communicate effectively, use their own initiative and manage their own time effectively.

Applicants must have a BTEC/NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent and be a Pharmacy Technician registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Previous hospital experience is not required.

Opportunities will be available to support and develop your career pathway as well as participation in Quality Improvement initiatives.

This post is full-time, 37.5hrs per week and your contracted hours will be worked over 5 days, including participation in the weekend, late night, and bank holiday rotas. We will also consider flexible working solutions.

Main duties of the job

As a Dispensary based pharmacy technician your duties will include:

Dispensing medication including unlicensed drugs, controlled drugs, cytotoxic drugs, inpatient and outpatient prescriptions and stock/over-labelled items in accordance with the agreed safe systems of work practice.

Dispensing clinical trials in accordance with the dispensing protocol, ICH GCP guidelines and European Directive under the direction of the clinical trials technician/pharmacist.

Rotation within the pharmacy department of the Trust.

Dispensing monitored dosage systems

Supporting Trust initiatives for the rapid discharge of patients by swiftly and accurately dispensing discharge medication

Assisting in the maintenance of reasonable stock levels and the performance of the daily rolling stock takes to comply with audit requirements.

Providing accurate record keeping of controlled drugs kept in the pharmacy including supplies to wards and departments, orders received into the pharmacy and regular audits of the accuracy of computer and paper records

Liaising with various members of the pharmacy team and ward staff when solving supply problems and ensuring the best service to patients.

Patient counselling in accordance with pharmacy procedures

Assisting in the receipt and issue of goods in the pharmacy, checking delivery notes and invoices if required

Providing mentorship, induction and training of student technicians, dispensing assistants and any other relevant members of the pharmacy team.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Health and Care Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

**Please note funding for travel and associated relocation costs may not be covered by the Trust**

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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