Job summary
We are looking for registered pharmacy technicians with a recognised checking accuracy qualification to join our team of patient-facing Medicines Management Technicians.
You will work with our clinical pharmacists and other members of the multidisciplinary team to optimise the use of medicines rotating within the surgical and medical areas as per rota and supporting some specialist wards when required at NUH. Making a real difference to patient safety, patient experience and satisfaction and operational flow through the Trust.
You will be fully supported by our team to achieve your full potential as a key member of the team of people looking after our patients.
Main duties of the job
To improve and support the quality of patient care on admission and at discharge within a variety of clinical areas at NUH, through the provision of a professional and effective medicines management service.
This will include the assessment, and where suitable, re-use of patient's own medications, accurate and meticulous drug histories, thorough patient counselling, timely preparation of discharge prescriptions, one-stop dispensing and authorised self-checking, as well as supporting the ward teams with storage and security issues.
The role involves the supporting dispensary when required and performing weekend duties. The shifted and bank holiday duties are as follows:
- To participate in departmental weekends, bank holidays and late duty working as required. At the time of advertising, the weekend rota encompasses 2 half-day shifts every 4/5 weeks at the City campus or 1 full day shift every 4 weeks at the QMC campus.
- In addition, the post holder will participate in a system of flexible shifts to facilitate NUH pharmacy opening times.
About us
What we offer:
- Supportive and friendly teams, both within Pharmacy and in the wider clinical MDT.
- Structured opportunities for training and development, both personal and professional
- Utilisation of digital technology
NUH provide a range of national and internationally renowned specialist services, and we are at the forefront of new surgical procedures and research programmes.We are home to the East Midlands Major Trauma Centre, the Nottingham Children's Hospital and in partnership with the University of Nottingham we host a Biomedical Research Centre carrying out vital research into hearing, digestive diseases, respiratory, musculoskeletal disease, mental health and imaging.As a teaching hospital, we are instrumental in the education and training of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals. We are proud of our strong relationships with universities across the East Midlands, including the University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University and Loughborough University.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for more information about the job roles and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for more information about the job roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Registered
Essential
- General Pharmaceutical Council registered Pharmacy Technician
- oAccuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (Accredited scheme or evidence of in-house validations).
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.
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC/NVQ level 3 in pharmaceutical services
Experience
Essential
- oSubstantial knowledge of medicine management procedures and policies
- oCan demonstrate that they can work on their own initiative but know limits of their authority and knowledge.
- oComputer literate oAbility to perform and work under pressure to deliver objectives and plans
Desirable
- oSubstantial knowledge of medicine management procedures and policies oExperience in the admission/discharge processes within hospital pharmacy oExperience of management and coordination of staff within hospital pharmacy oProven knowledge and experience in using computer labelling and stock control systems within hospital pharmacy oExperience of management and coordination of staff within hospital pharmacy
Communication
Essential
- oTo communicate information relevant to medicine management back to patients, staff and colleagues oGood interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with a wide range of staff and patients oDemonstrates diplomacy in handling difficult staff situations. oTo identify compliance issues and action appropriately. oClear communication
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- oExperience in organising workload to meet pharmacy services and patients' needs oSelf-motivated and able to motivate others oPersuasive oApproachable oUse own initiative and manage own time and deadlines oDemonstrate ability to multitask
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- oProven evidence of judgement and prioritization skills with regards to targets, deadlines and stock management. oProven experience in problem solving oDemonstrates competency under pressure oAccurate with good attention to detail oGood time management
Desirable
- oExperience in data collection, activities and analysis oAbility to delegate and problem solve oEvidence of project work oEvidence of understanding extended technical roles within hospital pharmacy
Person Specification
Registered
Essential
- General Pharmaceutical Council registered Pharmacy Technician
- oAccuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (Accredited scheme or evidence of in-house validations).
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.
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC/NVQ level 3 in pharmaceutical services
Experience
Essential
- oSubstantial knowledge of medicine management procedures and policies
- oCan demonstrate that they can work on their own initiative but know limits of their authority and knowledge.
- oComputer literate oAbility to perform and work under pressure to deliver objectives and plans
Desirable
- oSubstantial knowledge of medicine management procedures and policies oExperience in the admission/discharge processes within hospital pharmacy oExperience of management and coordination of staff within hospital pharmacy oProven knowledge and experience in using computer labelling and stock control systems within hospital pharmacy oExperience of management and coordination of staff within hospital pharmacy
Communication
Essential
- oTo communicate information relevant to medicine management back to patients, staff and colleagues oGood interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with a wide range of staff and patients oDemonstrates diplomacy in handling difficult staff situations. oTo identify compliance issues and action appropriately. oClear communication
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- oExperience in organising workload to meet pharmacy services and patients' needs oSelf-motivated and able to motivate others oPersuasive oApproachable oUse own initiative and manage own time and deadlines oDemonstrate ability to multitask
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- oProven evidence of judgement and prioritization skills with regards to targets, deadlines and stock management. oProven experience in problem solving oDemonstrates competency under pressure oAccurate with good attention to detail oGood time management
Desirable
- oExperience in data collection, activities and analysis oAbility to delegate and problem solve oEvidence of project work oEvidence of understanding extended technical roles within hospital pharmacy
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).