Job summary
Are you an experienced and enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician looking for an exciting opportunity? Would you like to lead, develop and deliver our medicines optimisation service at ward level?
We have a vacancy for a Band 6 Senior Pharmacy Technician who will manage, coordinate and supervise the delivery of safe and effective medicines management and medicines optimisation across the Trusts Musgrove Park Hospital site.We are a growing team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and assistants, working together to provide a safe, efficient and high quality service to patients and to work closely with the multidisciplinary team on the wards. We support the role development of our staff through further study and qualifications.
We also have electronic prescribing already integrated across the site as well as a newly refurbished department providing a modern and spacious working environment.
Main duties of the job
You will work closely with the Clinical Pharmacy Lead to develop the medicines optimisation service at Musgrove Park Hospital.
This role requires excellent leadership and communication skills and will involve managing and supporting staff, day to day organisation of the workload of the team, coordinating training requirements, audit and reporting, as well as ensuring that the service is constantly moving forward to meet the needs of the patients and the Trust.
It will also include medicines reconciliation, assessment of patients own drugs, discharge facilitation, dispensing and checking at ward level as well as providing education to patients and carers.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the below job description which is attached, for full details and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the below job description which is attached, for full details and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level in 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent and BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent
- Accredited Medicines Optimisation Technician
- Managing Patients medicines requirements (PODs & One-stop) PWDS or equivalent
- Medicine Reconciliation PWDS or equivalent
- Discharge facilitation PWDS or equivalent (or willing to complete)
- Clinical prioritisation (or willing to complete)
- Accredited Accuracy Checking Technician or willing to work towards Accredited Checking Technician accreditation within 6 months of commencing employment
Desirable
- Assessor Accreditation - NVQ, AVA, TAQA, A1 or equivalent Assessor qualification, CAVA
- APTUK membership
- Pro-pharmace educational supervisor course
Experience
Essential
- Extensive hospital pharmacy experience
- Management of supervising teams and staff
- Experience of staff appraisal and objective setting
- Demonstrated experience of delivering high quality training to multiple staff groups such as Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants
- Demonstrable use of clinical audit/research to improve practice
- Experience of project management
Desirable
- Please see the attached JD.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to lead a team and be an effective team player
- Ability to work accurately in the face of frequent interruptions and under pressure
- Accountability - takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working.
- Ability to design and co-ordinate audit.
- Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level in 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent and BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent
- Accredited Medicines Optimisation Technician
- Managing Patients medicines requirements (PODs & One-stop) PWDS or equivalent
- Medicine Reconciliation PWDS or equivalent
- Discharge facilitation PWDS or equivalent (or willing to complete)
- Clinical prioritisation (or willing to complete)
- Accredited Accuracy Checking Technician or willing to work towards Accredited Checking Technician accreditation within 6 months of commencing employment
Desirable
- Assessor Accreditation - NVQ, AVA, TAQA, A1 or equivalent Assessor qualification, CAVA
- APTUK membership
- Pro-pharmace educational supervisor course
Experience
Essential
- Extensive hospital pharmacy experience
- Management of supervising teams and staff
- Experience of staff appraisal and objective setting
- Demonstrated experience of delivering high quality training to multiple staff groups such as Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants
- Demonstrable use of clinical audit/research to improve practice
- Experience of project management
Desirable
- Please see the attached JD.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to lead a team and be an effective team player
- Ability to work accurately in the face of frequent interruptions and under pressure
- Accountability - takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working.
- Ability to design and co-ordinate audit.
- Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients.
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).
