Job summary
Please note: Band 6 is subject to a banding review and will be clarified at interview.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and progressive Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly and welcoming team to take up the role of technician practitioner - medication safety technician
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the investigation of incidents, spreading good practice throughout the pharmacy department, supporting medicines safety and clinical governance. The post holder will work closely with the medication safety officer, chief technician and principal Pharmacy Technician for Education and Training.
The post holder will demonstrate competence in dispensing, checking and other relevant pharmacy activities before undertaking medication safety and governance functions under the management of the Chief Pharmacy Technician, working in collaboration with the principal technician for education and training and the Trust Medication Safety Officer (MSO). As a registered Pharmacy Technician, the post holder will support the investigation of incidents, spreading good practice throughout the pharmacy department, supporting medicines safety and clinical governance and be expected to work within the professional standards of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). The post holder will be a pharmacy technician practitioner and spend approximately 50% of their time on technician practitioner medicine Optimisation duties
About us
The pharmacy department at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation trust is a friendly and progressive department. We take pride in developing our pharmacy technicians and have recently developed a technician practitioner role to expand the role of our clinical technicians.
This post is a new role, which will build on our existing medication safety agenda and support further development of the technician role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Delivery of clinical pharmacy services in accordance with Trust requirements and procedures. This is an extended technical role taking on a range of tasks traditionally performed by Pharmacists. This advanced level of technical professional practice requires the application of clinical pharmacy expertise underpinned by theory and knowledge with minimum supervision. The main elements of the role include: As part of a team of clinical Technician Practitioners, to provide out of hours pharmacy services in accordance with Trust requirements and in line with policies and procedures, in order to secure 7 days a week access to pharmacy services for Patients of the Trust. This includes working weekend shifts on a one in six basis. Provision of Clinical Pharmacy Services to designated wards and medicine information. Including:o Personal delivery of clinical pharmacyo Provision of advice at an individual patient care level. To hold or be working toward the Level 4 Professional Diploma in Pharmacy Clinical Services or have made significant progress to completing the North School of Medicines Optimisation Advanced Clinical Learning Programme and completed the DBTH 18 month Technician Practitioner Competency Development and Assessment Programme Participate in the development of the Medicines Optimisation service provision across all of the Trusts sites. To undertake the management, ordering and supply of medicines at ward level against agreed protocols. To participate in the development of a range of Medicines Optimisation activities at ward level. Act as a key member of the multidisciplinary ward team. To act as an Accredited Checking Technician To participate in audit and clinical governance activities and ensure compliance with medicine legislation within a specialist area. To manage allocated technicians and provide training and mentorship to individuals on the band 4 technician development programme To manage, co-ordinate and advise staff in allocated area. To provide clinical supervision to a nominated group of pharmacy technicians.
- To implement the principles and practices of clinical governance and support pharmacy staff in this
- To support quality improvement initiatives
- Investigation of pharmacy related incidents and learning from errors
- To undertake a range of activities relating to medication safety
- To support the medication safety officer on trust wide medications safety issues
- To provide reports and analysis of information
- To assist in developing, reviewing and implantation of policies and procedures
- To be responsible for audit
- To provide leadership
- To work closely with the principal technician for education and training
- To be a pharmacy assessor
- To undertake or complete IQA activities relating to education,
Job description
Job responsibilities
Delivery of clinical pharmacy services in accordance with Trust requirements and procedures. This is an extended technical role taking on a range of tasks traditionally performed by Pharmacists. This advanced level of technical professional practice requires the application of clinical pharmacy expertise underpinned by theory and knowledge with minimum supervision. The main elements of the role include: As part of a team of clinical Technician Practitioners, to provide out of hours pharmacy services in accordance with Trust requirements and in line with policies and procedures, in order to secure 7 days a week access to pharmacy services for Patients of the Trust. This includes working weekend shifts on a one in six basis. Provision of Clinical Pharmacy Services to designated wards and medicine information. Including:o Personal delivery of clinical pharmacyo Provision of advice at an individual patient care level. To hold or be working toward the Level 4 Professional Diploma in Pharmacy Clinical Services or have made significant progress to completing the North School of Medicines Optimisation Advanced Clinical Learning Programme and completed the DBTH 18 month Technician Practitioner Competency Development and Assessment Programme Participate in the development of the Medicines Optimisation service provision across all of the Trusts sites. To undertake the management, ordering and supply of medicines at ward level against agreed protocols. To participate in the development of a range of Medicines Optimisation activities at ward level. Act as a key member of the multidisciplinary ward team. To act as an Accredited Checking Technician To participate in audit and clinical governance activities and ensure compliance with medicine legislation within a specialist area. To manage allocated technicians and provide training and mentorship to individuals on the band 4 technician development programme To manage, co-ordinate and advise staff in allocated area. To provide clinical supervision to a nominated group of pharmacy technicians.
- To implement the principles and practices of clinical governance and support pharmacy staff in this
- To support quality improvement initiatives
- Investigation of pharmacy related incidents and learning from errors
- To undertake a range of activities relating to medication safety
- To support the medication safety officer on trust wide medications safety issues
- To provide reports and analysis of information
- To assist in developing, reviewing and implantation of policies and procedures
- To be responsible for audit
- To provide leadership
- To work closely with the principal technician for education and training
- To be a pharmacy assessor
- To undertake or complete IQA activities relating to education,
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC Level 3 Pharmaceutical Science with NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent.
- Registered with the GPhC.
- BTEC Level 4 clinical Diploma or Completed North School of Medicines Optimisation Advanced Clinical Learning Programme or equivalent
- Computer Literacy
- Completed the DBTH 18 month Technician Practitioner Competency Development and Assessment Programme (or equivalent experience and competency assessment achieved with other NHS organisations)
Desirable
- Accredited Checking Technician
- ECDL or equivalent
- Supervisory Management. Qualification e.g. NVQ level 2 Team Leading or equivalent experience.
- Risk assessment training
- Datix training
- Assessors qualification NVA D32/33 or A1 award
- IQA qualification
- Root cause analysis training
- Educational supervisor
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise own workload
- Flexible/adaptable
- Ability to organise and maintain detailed information and databases
- Recognises personal limitations
Desirable
- Demonstrate an understanding of Medicines optimisation and the Trust's Medicines Optimisation Strategy
- Embraces responsibility for identifying sound and effective solutions to a variety of different problems
- Ability to develop strategies to extend the role of the technician.
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, staff and colleagues. Both verbally and in writing
- Ability to maintain and develop good working relationships within ward/pharmacy teams.
- Counselling skills to be able to advise patients and carers on administration of medications.
- Ability to analyse and interpret prescription information and resolve any issues identified by applying expertise and knowledge.
- Able to maintain patient confidentiality
- Confident to work unsupervised.
- Positive attitude to stress and pressure
- Tact and diplomacy
Desirable
- Demonstrates clear commitment to the team approach; exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues
- Seeks to develop an understanding of different groups and individuals and ensures equitable and appropriate treatment for all
- Conveys written information clearly and accurately to a wide range of recipients
- Speaks confidently, conveying clear messages to a wide range of listeners Evidence of a previous role in developing Pharmacy Services.
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience as a qualified and registered hospital Pharmacy Technician.
- Previous experience of training/mentoring / supervision of other staff.
- Experience of ward based Medicines Optimisation.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Familiar with the e-prescribing system.
- Experience of automated dispensing systems.
- Experience of report/ procedure writing
- Experience of Incident investigation and root cause analysis
- Familiar with the JAC computer system
- Experience of a changing working environment
- Currently working as a Band 5 Technician Practitioner
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC Level 3 Pharmaceutical Science with NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent.
- Registered with the GPhC.
- BTEC Level 4 clinical Diploma or Completed North School of Medicines Optimisation Advanced Clinical Learning Programme or equivalent
- Computer Literacy
- Completed the DBTH 18 month Technician Practitioner Competency Development and Assessment Programme (or equivalent experience and competency assessment achieved with other NHS organisations)
Desirable
- Accredited Checking Technician
- ECDL or equivalent
- Supervisory Management. Qualification e.g. NVQ level 2 Team Leading or equivalent experience.
- Risk assessment training
- Datix training
- Assessors qualification NVA D32/33 or A1 award
- IQA qualification
- Root cause analysis training
- Educational supervisor
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise own workload
- Flexible/adaptable
- Ability to organise and maintain detailed information and databases
- Recognises personal limitations
Desirable
- Demonstrate an understanding of Medicines optimisation and the Trust's Medicines Optimisation Strategy
- Embraces responsibility for identifying sound and effective solutions to a variety of different problems
- Ability to develop strategies to extend the role of the technician.
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, staff and colleagues. Both verbally and in writing
- Ability to maintain and develop good working relationships within ward/pharmacy teams.
- Counselling skills to be able to advise patients and carers on administration of medications.
- Ability to analyse and interpret prescription information and resolve any issues identified by applying expertise and knowledge.
- Able to maintain patient confidentiality
- Confident to work unsupervised.
- Positive attitude to stress and pressure
- Tact and diplomacy
Desirable
- Demonstrates clear commitment to the team approach; exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues
- Seeks to develop an understanding of different groups and individuals and ensures equitable and appropriate treatment for all
- Conveys written information clearly and accurately to a wide range of recipients
- Speaks confidently, conveying clear messages to a wide range of listeners Evidence of a previous role in developing Pharmacy Services.
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience as a qualified and registered hospital Pharmacy Technician.
- Previous experience of training/mentoring / supervision of other staff.
- Experience of ward based Medicines Optimisation.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Familiar with the e-prescribing system.
- Experience of automated dispensing systems.
- Experience of report/ procedure writing
- Experience of Incident investigation and root cause analysis
- Familiar with the JAC computer system
- Experience of a changing working environment
- Currently working as a Band 5 Technician Practitioner
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).
