Job summary
Pre-Packing Senior Pharmacy Technician: Band 5
An exciting opportunity has come up for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work as a Senior Pharmacy Technician at the Pre-Packing Unit (PSU) at Bart's Health NHS Trust, Pharmacy Technical Services (PTS).
PTS is a licensed manufacturing unit with three sites, Royal London Hospital which is based at Whitechapel, St. Barts Hospital and Whipps Cross Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for assisting with coordinating all operational activities within the pre packing area based at Whipps Cross Hospital and include assisting with Scheduling and Planning of Materials Managements, Inspection & Labelling, Assembly, Repacking and Materials Management. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that all work is scheduled, and documentation is current and updated in a timely manner in line with MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) audits and internal reviews.
Applicants must hold aBTEC level 3 Diploma in Principles and practice for pharmacy technicians or equivalent and must have Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
For further details about the post please contact Anish Lakhani, Pharmacy Lead for Medicines Supply and Delivery onanish.lakhani@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
For further details about the post please contact Anish Lakhani, Pharmacy Lead for Medicines Supply and Delivery onanish.lakhani@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC level 3 Diploma in Principles and practice for pharmacy technicians or equivalent.
- Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician
Desirable
- Practice Supervisor, Train the trainer or equivalent qualification
- ILM Level 3 Leadership and Management qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience within a GMP facility and proven experience of working as a pharmacy technician
- Experience in supervision of staff or training role.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of GPhC Revalidation requirements
- Up to date knowledge of legislation relevant to pharmacy practice, e.g. controlled drugs, Health and Safety at Work
- Demonstrated practical knowledge of all aspects of GMP and QA.
- Demonstrated knowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety at work.
- Knowledge of Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines requirements.
- A good understanding of patient safety initiatives
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Demonstrated knowledge of legislation for Pre-packing (GMP).
Skills
Essential
- IT literate and able to use Microsoft office which includes Teams.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Organisation and prioritisation of workload
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Time management skills
- Methodical attention to detail
- Good numeracy skills. Able to Perform pharmaceutical calculations.
- Demonstrates the ability to complete documentation accurately with attention to detail.
- Demonstrates the ability to follow all procedures and policies accurately.
- Is able to undertake the preparation of medicines involving repetitive manual dexterity and concentration.
- Is able to sit or stand in a restricted position for periods of time.
- Is able to handle hazardous materials safely according to local procedures.
- Demonstrates the ability to work under pressure and within agreed deadlines.
- Ability to supervise staff members in a production environment
- Ability to teach and coach staff.
- Is able to follow local manual handling procedures
Desirable
- Be familiar with researching information for Pre-Packs
Other
Essential
- Standard DBS check
- Demonstrates a high level of personal hygiene to comply with GMP
- Reliable/responsible
- Good time keeping and attendance.
- Demonstrates professional attitude.
- Awareness of needs of confidentiality
Desirable
- Membership of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC level 3 Diploma in Principles and practice for pharmacy technicians or equivalent.
- Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician
Desirable
- Practice Supervisor, Train the trainer or equivalent qualification
- ILM Level 3 Leadership and Management qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience within a GMP facility and proven experience of working as a pharmacy technician
- Experience in supervision of staff or training role.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of GPhC Revalidation requirements
- Up to date knowledge of legislation relevant to pharmacy practice, e.g. controlled drugs, Health and Safety at Work
- Demonstrated practical knowledge of all aspects of GMP and QA.
- Demonstrated knowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety at work.
- Knowledge of Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines requirements.
- A good understanding of patient safety initiatives
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Demonstrated knowledge of legislation for Pre-packing (GMP).
Skills
Essential
- IT literate and able to use Microsoft office which includes Teams.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Organisation and prioritisation of workload
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Time management skills
- Methodical attention to detail
- Good numeracy skills. Able to Perform pharmaceutical calculations.
- Demonstrates the ability to complete documentation accurately with attention to detail.
- Demonstrates the ability to follow all procedures and policies accurately.
- Is able to undertake the preparation of medicines involving repetitive manual dexterity and concentration.
- Is able to sit or stand in a restricted position for periods of time.
- Is able to handle hazardous materials safely according to local procedures.
- Demonstrates the ability to work under pressure and within agreed deadlines.
- Ability to supervise staff members in a production environment
- Ability to teach and coach staff.
- Is able to follow local manual handling procedures
Desirable
- Be familiar with researching information for Pre-Packs
Other
Essential
- Standard DBS check
- Demonstrates a high level of personal hygiene to comply with GMP
- Reliable/responsible
- Good time keeping and attendance.
- Demonstrates professional attitude.
- Awareness of needs of confidentiality
Desirable
- Membership of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK)
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).
