Senior Pharmacy Technician - Medicines Optimisation

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 22 November 2024

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, ambitious and motivated, qualified registered Pharmacy Technician who is keen to develop their skills further, to join our busy Pharmacy team at the Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.

The successful candidate will be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC and have experience of working as a Pharmacy Technician post registration.

The role is ward based and focuses on the safe use of medication from admission to discharge for each individual patient. We are fully automated with the Meditech EPMA system and dispensing robot and have imminent new developments, which the successful candidate will be an essential part of. We are forward thinking and encourage our Pharmacy Technicians to learn and obtain further relevant qualifications in addition to undertaking a nationally recognised accredited accuracy checking course, if not already obtained. If you are looking for a new challenge or a career in the NHS, come with us and look towards a brighter future.

If you would like more information about the post or would like to arrange a visit to the Department, please contact Jill Hudson, Lead Pharmacy Technician Medicines Optimisation on 01709 424753

Main duties of the job

  • Working with members of the multi-disciplinary and medicines optimisation teams.
  • Performing medicines reconciliation
  • Ordering and dispensing medication
  • Assist in the training of new staff
  • Ensuring medicines are in the right place at the right time
  • Educating nursing staff with regards to medicine matters on the ward Assist with discharge planning

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Date posted

12 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-24-10-020

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Post registration experience working as a Pharmacy Technician.

Knowledge

Essential

  • To undertake Continuing Professional Development

Pin

Essential

  • To be registered with the GPhC

Qualifications

Essential

  • BTEC and/or NVQ 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Desirable

  • BTEC in Clinical Pharmacy / NVQ level 4
  • IT Training (MS Office)
  • Accredited checking technician qualification
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Post registration experience working as a Pharmacy Technician.

Knowledge

Essential

  • To undertake Continuing Professional Development

Pin

Essential

  • To be registered with the GPhC

Qualifications

Essential

  • BTEC and/or NVQ 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Desirable

  • BTEC in Clinical Pharmacy / NVQ level 4
  • IT Training (MS Office)
  • Accredited checking technician qualification

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Jill Hudson

jill.hudson3@nhs.net

01709424753

Date posted

12 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-24-10-020

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


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