Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician

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Job summary

We are offering an opportunity for Pharmacy Technicians to join our Ward Based Pharmacy Team. This essential role provides the opportunity for committed Pharmacy Technicians to put their skills into practice within the MDT team, whilst also continuing to build further skills. You will participate in the medicines reconciliation process, supply of medication during Inpatient stay, support effective and timely discharge and patient counselling.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a highly motivated registered Pharmacy Technician with excellent organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure whilst ensuring accuracy in all aspects of technical pharmacy. Successful applicants will form an integral part of a dynamic team, pushing the boundaries of effective and efficient patient care. Candidates should have strong communication skills, with a willingness to learn and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of patient care.

We welcome applications from Trainee Pharmacy technicians completing their qualification this year. Entry level will be at a Band 4 (unless already Band 5) - previous experience, qualification and accreditations will be considered. Candidates will be regraded to Band 5 once in-house progression programme is completed.

For this role you will need to be a Pharmacy Technician registered with the GPhC or working towards being registered in the next 6 months.

About us

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values:

CompassionRespectIntegrityCourageousAccountable

Date posted

10 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

264-6419045-FAM

Job locations

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed overview of the job role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed overview of the job role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered with the GPHc as a pharmacy technician or about to be qualified in next 6 months

Desirable

Post registration qualification in medicines management
Leadership/Management qualification

Experience

Essential

Minimum two years post qualification experience in pharmacy

Desirable

Experience of undertaking medicines reconciliation and resolving any issues
Previous hospital experience

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered with the GPHc as a pharmacy technician or about to be qualified in next 6 months

Desirable

Post registration qualification in medicines management
Leadership/Management qualification

Experience

Essential

Minimum two years post qualification experience in pharmacy

Desirable

Experience of undertaking medicines reconciliation and resolving any issues
Previous hospital experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)