Job summary
Higher Level Pharmacy Technician Band 5
12 months fixed term
30 hours per week over 7 days including the participation in a late night rota up to 6pm
We require Registered General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Pharmacy Technicians who are Accredited Technician Checkers to cover maternity leave.
You will be a key member of staff and actively support and develop Pharmacy Services whilst facilitating prompt discharges.
You will be a positive and well motivated person with a professional attitude.
You will be adaptable, a good communicator and work easily within a team.
You will work in the Dispensary to provide a high quality and timely service. You will participate in Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA) ward services with the Pharmacy Ward Teams. This will include ward visits for medicines reconciliation as recommended by NICE guidelines.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the technical management of medication supply and to be involved in the delivery of pharmaceutical care to all patients within the Trust through the provision of a safe & effective dispensing and distribution service whilst facilitating prompt discharges.
As a Band 5 Technician you will be expected to cover leadership responsibilities and participate in general dispensing and Core Band 5 checking duties.
All duties will be carried out under the direction of the Chief Pharmacist.
All duties will be carried out in accordance with Trust policies and with regard to legal and safety requirements.
About us
The aims of this Trust are to improve the health of our people and provide the best possible care to the population in which we serve and ensure that our staff have joy and pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities in which we serve. Staff are valued and we can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development.
The vision of this Trust is to be recognised by the people of Bolton and beyond as an excellent provider of health and care services and a great place to work. We are striving to attract, recruit and retain high caliber staff which reflect our communities. We are an inclusive employer who trains and develops our staff in a positive learning environment. We aim to be inclusive and therefore applications form all sectors of the community are welcomed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 with BTEC in Pharmacy Services with appropriate underpinning knowledge or equivalent
- Registered with GPhC
- Accredited Technician Checker minimum one year's experience
Desirable
- Evidence of further education in clinical pharmacy practice
- Good all round technical knowledge and basic clinical knowledge
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Ability to work under own initiative and with supervision
- Prior experience of work in a hospital pharmacy or community pharmacy
- Able to meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail
- Satisfactory employment history
- Ability to cope with occasional distressing circumstances e.g. when dealing with seriously ill patients
Desirable
- Experience in Ward Based Pharmacy Services eg 'PoDs', 'One-stop' eMM and eDS
- Experienced and confident in use of Ascribe IT system
- Aseptic experience with evidence of regular broth tests /up to date with processes
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 with BTEC in Pharmacy Services with appropriate underpinning knowledge or equivalent
- Registered with GPhC
- Accredited Technician Checker minimum one year's experience
Desirable
- Evidence of further education in clinical pharmacy practice
- Good all round technical knowledge and basic clinical knowledge
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Ability to work under own initiative and with supervision
- Prior experience of work in a hospital pharmacy or community pharmacy
- Able to meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail
- Satisfactory employment history
- Ability to cope with occasional distressing circumstances e.g. when dealing with seriously ill patients
Desirable
- Experience in Ward Based Pharmacy Services eg 'PoDs', 'One-stop' eMM and eDS
- Experienced and confident in use of Ascribe IT system
- Aseptic experience with evidence of regular broth tests /up to date with processes
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).
