Job summary
We are looking for a registered pharmacy technician with a recognised checking accuracy qualification to join our Pharmacy Medicines Finance team as a Lead Pharmacy Technician / Senior Medicines Management Technician.
This post will provide you with the opportunity to gain experience in medicines procurement, finance and governance whilst working with our clinical pharmacists and other members of the multidisciplinary team to make a real difference to patient safety, patient experience and satisfaction and operational flow through the Trust.
Main duties of the job
In this combined Medicines Finance and Medicines Management Technician post you will join two of our friendly and enthusiastic pharmacy teams.
- Within our Medicines Finance team you will work closely with the Lead Pharmacist - Medicines Finance to identify, implement and monitor medicine-related cost-saving initiatives across the Trust, support medicines savings and expenditure reporting and oversee the pharmacy technical service in this area
- Within our patient-facing Medicines Management Technician team you will work with our Clinical Pharmacists and other members of the multidisciplinary team to optimise the use of medicines , in a variety of clinical areas at NUH. You will 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
To participate in rostered 7-day working which includes weekends and bank holidays. Whilst this post is commissioned to be full time, part-time hours will be considered for the correct candidate.
About us
With over 19,000 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.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC/NVQ level 3 in pharmaceutical services
- Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (Accredited scheme or evidence of in-house validations).
Desirable
- Medicine Management Assessments or Validations (Accredited or proof of in-house training)
Experience
Essential
- Clear understanding of the role of the technician in pharmacy medicines finance services
- Previous experience in all core aspects of hospital pharmacy
Desirable
- Experience of project management, risk assessments, expenditure management or audit
- Previous experience as an MMT
Communication
Essential
- Good verbal, written and interpersonal skills with an ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of staff and patients within and outside NUH Trust.
- Teaching / Training skills
Desirable
- Leadership skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with a wide range of staff and patients at ward level
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Experience in organising workloads to meet pharmacy service and patients' needs
- Methodical with good organisational skills to prioritise workload, manage own time effectively and meet required deadlines
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to manage change
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Proven evidence of judgement and prioritisation skills with regards to targets, deadlines and stock management
- Experience in data collection activities and analysis
Desirable
- Evidence of project work
- Aware of the principles and practice of risk management and governance.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Competent ICT skills
- Experience in the use of word processing packages and spreadsheets/databases
Desirable
- Competent in use of spreadsheets and databases.
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Professional, credible, accountable, responsible and confident
Person Specification
Registered
Essential
- General Pharmaceutical Council Registered Pharmacy Technician
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC/NVQ level 3 in pharmaceutical services
- Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (Accredited scheme or evidence of in-house validations).
Desirable
- Medicine Management Assessments or Validations (Accredited or proof of in-house training)
Experience
Essential
- Clear understanding of the role of the technician in pharmacy medicines finance services
- Previous experience in all core aspects of hospital pharmacy
Desirable
- Experience of project management, risk assessments, expenditure management or audit
- Previous experience as an MMT
Communication
Essential
- Good verbal, written and interpersonal skills with an ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of staff and patients within and outside NUH Trust.
- Teaching / Training skills
Desirable
- Leadership skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with a wide range of staff and patients at ward level
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Experience in organising workloads to meet pharmacy service and patients' needs
- Methodical with good organisational skills to prioritise workload, manage own time effectively and meet required deadlines
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to manage change
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Proven evidence of judgement and prioritisation skills with regards to targets, deadlines and stock management
- Experience in data collection activities and analysis
Desirable
- Evidence of project work
- Aware of the principles and practice of risk management and governance.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Competent ICT skills
- Experience in the use of word processing packages and spreadsheets/databases
Desirable
- Competent in use of spreadsheets and databases.
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Professional, credible, accountable, responsible and confident
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).