Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our expanding Homecare and High Cost Medicines Team at Kettering General Hospital.
The homecare department has seen significant growth, now supporting over 2,300 patients across a wide range of therapeutic areas. We are seeking an innovative, motivated, and detail-oriented technician to support the safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of medicines through homecare.
The successful candidate will work closely with clinical teams across the Trust and with external homecare providers to ensure a high standard of patient care. You will play a key role in developing and improving departmental processes, supporting service improvements, and contributing to the ongoing growth of our homecare services.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for a pharmacy technician with previous hospital pharmacy experience who is keen to expand their skills in this specialist area. Previous homecare experience is desirable but not essential -- full training will be provided.
If you are enthusiastic, self-motivated, and committed to delivering excellent patient care, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Support the Lead Pharmacist and Specialist Technician in homecare and high cost medicines in the development and delivery of the homecare service.
Coordinate and manage operational aspects of homecare, liaising effectively with providers and internal hospital teams.
Ensure the safe, accurate, and efficient handling of homecare medicines and associated documentation.
Provide technical support to specialist pharmacists, technicians, and multidisciplinary clinical teams.
Communicate effectively with clinical staff, patients, and external suppliers.
Contribute to audits, reporting, and service improvement projects.
Support the optimisation of high cost medicines use across the Trust.
Undertake other technical duties as required to support the wider pharmacy service
About You
Essential:
GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician.
Previous hospital pharmacy experience.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Attention to detail and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable:
Previous experience in homecare medicines services.
Involvement in service improvement or audit work.
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
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
- Post qualification experience in hospital setting with an in-depth knowledge of departmental policies and procedures for each working area
Skills
Essential
- Sound Knowledge of Pharmacy technical processes
- IT skills (for Pharmacy computer)
- Knowledge of the changing NHS environment and how that effects Pharmacy
- Proven ability to be able to influence a team and its outcomes
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience in hospital setting with an in-depth knowledge of departmental policies and procedures for each working area
- Broad technical and pharmaceutical knowledge relating to promotion of high quality, effective and cost effective use of medicines
- In depth understanding of electronic ordering and invoicing systems
Desirable
- Experience of analysing audit results and providing written reports of the findings
- Understanding of the local and national homecare agenda
- Previous experience of working within the homecare team
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GPHc as a pharmacy technician
- Post qualification experience in hospital setting with an in-depth knowledge of departmental policies and procedures for each working area
Skills
Essential
- Sound Knowledge of Pharmacy technical processes
- IT skills (for Pharmacy computer)
- Knowledge of the changing NHS environment and how that effects Pharmacy
- Proven ability to be able to influence a team and its outcomes
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience in hospital setting with an in-depth knowledge of departmental policies and procedures for each working area
- Broad technical and pharmaceutical knowledge relating to promotion of high quality, effective and cost effective use of medicines
- In depth understanding of electronic ordering and invoicing systems
Desirable
- Experience of analysing audit results and providing written reports of the findings
- Understanding of the local and national homecare agenda
- Previous experience of working within the homecare team
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
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).
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