Job summary
Senior Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician, Clinical Services.
Band 5
Full time permanent contract:
We have an exciting opportunity to join the pharmacy Clinical Services Team at King's College NHS Trust. We are committed to providing exceptional patient care and cultivating a culture of continuous learning and general wellbeing. Our Clinical services team are hard working professionals who thrive on providing the best care and outcomes possible to our patients
To develop and participate in ward based pharmacy services in conjunction with clinical and patient services staff. The post holder will support the delivery of a high-quality pharmacy service, under the direction of the line manager who will assess the ward based competencies of the post holder and ensure standardisation of activities.The post holder will be managed by the Lead Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician and provide a pharmacy technical link between the wards and pharmacy team, taking the lead in assessing and maintaining patient's own drugs and one-stop dispensing systems, supporting with discharge planning and patient counselling. They will be expected to pass in-house competency assessments.
Main duties of the job
As a senior Medicines management Pharmacy Technician;
Maintain compliance with King's policies and procedures for Medicines Management Pharmacy Technicians. Compliance will be monitored and assessed by the line manager.
To maintain and develop high quality, consistent, patient-focused pharmacy services to wards in conjunction with clinical and patient services staff.
To be the technical link person between wards and pharmacy, and to manage calls and requests as appropriate for the pharmacy team, via the Wifi phones.
To manage and support the safe, accurate and timely supply of medicines to wards and clinics, and other areas as required, by managing the medication supply chain in conjunction with Pharmacy team members, Stores and Distribution staff.
To adhere to and maintain quality standards and performance indicators for service developments implemented.
To cover or to participate in dispensary services, as necessary. To cover other specialties, as and when necessary, as required by the Clinical Services team, to the same standard, in accordance with the relevant policies and procedures.
To support the Pharmacy Clinical Services team in the development of the medicines management pharmacy technician service.
Be able to accuracy check clinically screened dispensed prescriptions, according to policy.
To be able to follow departmental SOPs and dispense medication accurately.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To deputise for the Deputy Dispensary Manager during periods of absence, taking responsibility for the smooth running of the dispensary and resolving problems as they arise.
- To organise the dispensary-based services including inpatients, outpatients, TTAs, controlled drugs and Clinical Trials to agreed performance targets with guidance and support from the Dispensary Manager.
- To assist with the writing, implementation and updating of policies and procedures specific to the dispensary service.
- To review dispensary errors ensuring actions are taken to address poor performance and reporting progress to the Dispensary Manager.
- To attend cross site meetings with the aim to standardise practice across sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To deputise for the Deputy Dispensary Manager during periods of absence, taking responsibility for the smooth running of the dispensary and resolving problems as they arise.
- To organise the dispensary-based services including inpatients, outpatients, TTAs, controlled drugs and Clinical Trials to agreed performance targets with guidance and support from the Dispensary Manager.
- To assist with the writing, implementation and updating of policies and procedures specific to the dispensary service.
- To review dispensary errors ensuring actions are taken to address poor performance and reporting progress to the Dispensary Manager.
- To attend cross site meetings with the aim to standardise practice across sites.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 plus accredited underpinning knowledge [BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent] or equivalent.
- Registered as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification (or to be achieved within 12 months of commencement)
- Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice
Desirable
- HEE Medicines Optimisation course or equivalent
- Successfully completion of development courses relevant to practice
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of all regulations and legislation relevant to pharmacy, dispensary and clinical services
- Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
- Substantial post registration experience in hospital setting
- Experience of training and supervision of pharmacy staff
- Experience of delivery service to patients or the public.
Desirable
- Significant experience post registration relevant to hospital pharmacy practice with assessed competencies
- Experience of research and audit work
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Be able to provide and receive complex information on medicines use, ward and dispensary services
- Be able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats with staff and patients
- Track record of successfully working within teams
- Be able to provide and receive complex information on medicines use, ward and dispensary services
- Be able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats with staff and patients
- Able to motivate self and use initiative
- Be able to analyse and interpret information relating to medicines and their uses
- Be able to make sound judgments in relation to service provided or patient-specific issues
- Be able to recognise own limitation
- Be able to plan own activities on a day to day and ongoing basis
- Problem solving skills
- Be able to meet deadlines
- Ability to work well under pressure by prioritising and managing time effectively
- Be able to work in a busy demand-led service with occasional exposure to verbal aggression from patients
- Be able to organise the supervision of trainees
- To possess highly developed physical skills in relation to accuracy
- Able to participate in pharmacy 7-day service including the Late Duty, Weekend and Bank Holiday Service.
Desirable
- Be able to influence junior medical staff
- Be able to use presentational aids
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 plus accredited underpinning knowledge [BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent] or equivalent.
- Registered as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification (or to be achieved within 12 months of commencement)
- Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice
Desirable
- HEE Medicines Optimisation course or equivalent
- Successfully completion of development courses relevant to practice
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of all regulations and legislation relevant to pharmacy, dispensary and clinical services
- Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
- Substantial post registration experience in hospital setting
- Experience of training and supervision of pharmacy staff
- Experience of delivery service to patients or the public.
Desirable
- Significant experience post registration relevant to hospital pharmacy practice with assessed competencies
- Experience of research and audit work
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Be able to provide and receive complex information on medicines use, ward and dispensary services
- Be able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats with staff and patients
- Track record of successfully working within teams
- Be able to provide and receive complex information on medicines use, ward and dispensary services
- Be able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats with staff and patients
- Able to motivate self and use initiative
- Be able to analyse and interpret information relating to medicines and their uses
- Be able to make sound judgments in relation to service provided or patient-specific issues
- Be able to recognise own limitation
- Be able to plan own activities on a day to day and ongoing basis
- Problem solving skills
- Be able to meet deadlines
- Ability to work well under pressure by prioritising and managing time effectively
- Be able to work in a busy demand-led service with occasional exposure to verbal aggression from patients
- Be able to organise the supervision of trainees
- To possess highly developed physical skills in relation to accuracy
- Able to participate in pharmacy 7-day service including the Late Duty, Weekend and Bank Holiday Service.
Desirable
- Be able to influence junior medical staff
- Be able to use presentational aids
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).
