Job summary
Are you a registered pharmacy technician looking to broaden your horizons?
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic team playing pharmacy technician, with effective communication skills and attention to detail, to join the Infection and Immunity team at Barts Health NHS Trust.
You will be required to
Ensure that all HIV homecare prescriptions, order requests and invoices are processed in a timely and accurate manner
Liaise directly with homecare providers and service users to ensure an efficient service and supplies continue as appropriate
Counsel and educate patients on the use of their medicines
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the day to day co-ordination of repeat prescription service for HIV patients, in conjunction with the HIV clinical support Technician and HIV Specialist Pharmacist.
The post holder will support the HIV clinical support HIV Technician to provide medicines management service to clinical areas.
The post holder will be expected to maintain patient confidentiality, as all patient information is strictly confidential and information may only be shared with minimum number of designated staff. .
To be responsible for dealing with Homecare queries and participating in dispensary activities as required.
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
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC level 3 Diploma in Principles and practice for pharmacy technicians or equivalent qualification.
- Registration as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT)
- HEE Medicines Optimisation accreditation or equivalent
Desirable
- Practice Supervisor, Train the trainer, or equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a busy pharmacy department.
- Pharmacy labelling and stock control systems
- Understanding the importance and adheres to SOPs and legislation, identifying and suggesting areas for change
Desirable
- Experience in hospital pharmacy setting
- Previous experience processing Homecare invoices
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC level 3 Diploma in Principles and practice for pharmacy technicians or equivalent qualification.
- Registration as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT)
- HEE Medicines Optimisation accreditation or equivalent
Desirable
- Practice Supervisor, Train the trainer, or equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a busy pharmacy department.
- Pharmacy labelling and stock control systems
- Understanding the importance and adheres to SOPs and legislation, identifying and suggesting areas for change
Desirable
- Experience in hospital pharmacy setting
- Previous experience processing Homecare invoices
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).
