Job summary
Nottingham University Hospitals Pharmacy department has an exciting opportunity within our Urgent and Emergency Care (UEC) directorate at the Queens Medical Centre for two Pharmacy Medicines management technicians (MMT) to join our team.
Our UEC directorate consists of the Emergency Department, Acute Admissions Unit and AMRA, Level 1 Unit and the Same day emergency care (SDEC) unit.
Our acute medicine admissions unit is one of the largest in the country and has a large clinical pharmacy team consisting of Medical admissions specialist clinical pharmacists, MMTs and MMA's that deliver an excellent 7-day service
Our vision is to beoutstanding in health outcomes and patient & staff experience.
Main duties of the job
- Providing support to the specialist clinical pharmacists and contributing to enhancing the patients' experience through the provision of a professional and effective medicines management service in the UEC directorate
- Medicines reconciliation and facilitating a smooth transfer of medication related issues across the interface at admission, discharge and transfer
- Managing medications at ward level, checking and assessing patients' own medication on admission and at discharge, collating medicine information for accurate medicine reconciliation, patient counselling, dispensing and self-checking of pre-labelled medication at discharge
- Management and review of stock along with data collection and analysis ensuring that cost effectiveness, efficiency and safety is maximised at all times
- Involvement in ward and department projects, clinical audits/data collection, staff management and liaising with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
About us
With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Nottingham University Hospitals is a large, acute teaching Trust with a national & international reputation for the quality of our patient care and for research, education & innovation. It serves a local population of 2.5m & a tertiary population of 3-4m
Recently voted as one of the Sunday Times Best Places to live, our city and the region are one of the big reasons why a career at NUH is the right choice for so many. The city has been named in the top ten places to bring up a family and the top UK city to make your salary stretch further.
As a department, we areforward thinking & constantly implementing innovative ways of working to deliver the best possible patient care
We have a strong belief in leading our teams compassionately & fostering a supportive & caring workplace
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert
Whilst these posts are commissioned to be full time (equivalent of 37.5 hours per week) we would welcome applications from those wanting a better work life balance. If you would like to consider a postbut on less than full time hours please still apply and outline this on your application form or please contact us for further discussion.
The pharmacy department operates a 7 day shifted working model which will include weekends and Bank Holidays.
The two posts will be based at the Queens Medical Centre
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert
Whilst these posts are commissioned to be full time (equivalent of 37.5 hours per week) we would welcome applications from those wanting a better work life balance. If you would like to consider a postbut on less than full time hours please still apply and outline this on your application form or please contact us for further discussion.
The pharmacy department operates a 7 day shifted working model which will include weekends and Bank Holidays.
The two posts will be based at the Queens Medical Centre
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC/NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical services or equivalent
- General Pharmaceutical Council registered Pharmacy technician
- Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (Accredited scheme or evidence of in-house validations).
- Knowledge of medicines management, including relevant legislation and policies acquired through NVQ3 or BTEC equivalent level qualification plus specialist training and experience
Desirable
- Medicine Management Assessments or Validations (Accredited or proof of in-house training)
- Proven knowledge and understanding of the medicine management technician role and responsibilities within hospital pharmacy.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial knowledge of medicine management procedures and policies
- Experience in the admission/discharge processes within hospital pharmacy
- Experience of management and coordination of staff within hospital pharmacy
- Proven knowledge and experience in using computer labelling and stock control systems within hospital pharmacy oCan demonstrate that they can work on their own initiative but know limits of their authority and knowledge.
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking incident investigations
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential
- To communicate effectively, clearly and concisely complex or sensitive information relative to medicine management back to patients, staff and colleagues
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with a wide range of staff and patients
- Demonstrates diplomacy in handling difficult staff situations.
Desirable
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Proven evidence of judgement and prioritisation skills with regards to targets, deadlines and stock management.
- Accurate with good attention to detail
- Proven experience in problem solving
Desirable
- oEvidence of understanding extended technician roles within hospital pharmacy
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Experience in organising workload to meet pharmacy services and patients' needs
- Use own initiative and manage own time and deadlines
- Demonstrate ability to multitask
Desirable
Physical skills
Essential
- Sound Word, Excel skills and be able to retrieve information from the internet
Other requirements specific to the role (
Essential
- Flexibility will be required to participate in rostered 7 day
- Able to manage changes in working practice
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC/NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical services or equivalent
- General Pharmaceutical Council registered Pharmacy technician
- Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (Accredited scheme or evidence of in-house validations).
- Knowledge of medicines management, including relevant legislation and policies acquired through NVQ3 or BTEC equivalent level qualification plus specialist training and experience
Desirable
- Medicine Management Assessments or Validations (Accredited or proof of in-house training)
- Proven knowledge and understanding of the medicine management technician role and responsibilities within hospital pharmacy.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial knowledge of medicine management procedures and policies
- Experience in the admission/discharge processes within hospital pharmacy
- Experience of management and coordination of staff within hospital pharmacy
- Proven knowledge and experience in using computer labelling and stock control systems within hospital pharmacy oCan demonstrate that they can work on their own initiative but know limits of their authority and knowledge.
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking incident investigations
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential
- To communicate effectively, clearly and concisely complex or sensitive information relative to medicine management back to patients, staff and colleagues
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with a wide range of staff and patients
- Demonstrates diplomacy in handling difficult staff situations.
Desirable
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Proven evidence of judgement and prioritisation skills with regards to targets, deadlines and stock management.
- Accurate with good attention to detail
- Proven experience in problem solving
Desirable
- oEvidence of understanding extended technician roles within hospital pharmacy
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Experience in organising workload to meet pharmacy services and patients' needs
- Use own initiative and manage own time and deadlines
- Demonstrate ability to multitask
Desirable
Physical skills
Essential
- Sound Word, Excel skills and be able to retrieve information from the internet
Other requirements specific to the role (
Essential
- Flexibility will be required to participate in rostered 7 day
- Able to manage changes in working practice
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).