Job summary
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe and is ranked as one of the top NHS Trusts in the country in the NHS national performance ranking. Our Pharmacy Department plays a key role in maintaining and enhancing the Trust's reputation.This post is a permanent post and will be an excellent opportunity for a qualified pharmacy technician to develop their skills and knowledge within a secondary care setting in a specialist hospital.You will be a key member of staff working within the Dispensary and Day Units helping to deliver an effective and safe service and assisting with the day to day running and counselling patients on their medications.You must have excellent communicational skills, the ability to work on your own as well as within a team and be highly motivated to deliver excellent patient care.
For further information, or to arrange an informal visit, please contact.Tiffanie Gill Chief Pharmacy Technician Clinical Services 0208 642 6011 X 4048OrHazel Munduru Lead Pharmacy Technician Wards - 0208 642 6011 x 4387
Main duties of the job
To develop knowledge and skills in the provision of a comprehensive pharmaceutical service to the Royal Marsden NHS Trust, Sutton
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:-
- Participate in all aspects of dispensing according to operational guidelines and departmental procedures
- Gain in depth knowledge and skill in the handling and use of systemic anti-cancer drugs
- Gain experience in receiving, storage and the dispensing of Controlled Drugs
- Actively undertake the provision of a ward based / patient focused pharmacy service, in particular the day units
- Help with the provision of efficient stock control, ensuring correct storage and rotation of drugs
- Gain experience and understanding of the procedures for stock ordering, distribution and stock control
- Oversee and participate in daily stock check duties (KTAKE)
- Identify when prescribed medicines are unavailable, ensure they are ordered and refer to relevant pharmacist / senior technician / team
- Receive prescriptions from in and out patient areas from nurses, HCAs, etc
- Participate in weekend and bank holiday rotas
- Become familiar with computer systems, including EPIC
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:-
- Participate in all aspects of dispensing according to operational guidelines and departmental procedures
- Gain in depth knowledge and skill in the handling and use of systemic anti-cancer drugs
- Gain experience in receiving, storage and the dispensing of Controlled Drugs
- Actively undertake the provision of a ward based / patient focused pharmacy service, in particular the day units
- Help with the provision of efficient stock control, ensuring correct storage and rotation of drugs
- Gain experience and understanding of the procedures for stock ordering, distribution and stock control
- Oversee and participate in daily stock check duties (KTAKE)
- Identify when prescribed medicines are unavailable, ensure they are ordered and refer to relevant pharmacist / senior technician / team
- Receive prescriptions from in and out patient areas from nurses, HCAs, etc
- Participate in weekend and bank holiday rotas
- Become familiar with computer systems, including EPIC
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC Pharmaceutical Science, NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent
- Qualified Pharmacy Technician Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council
- Evidence of continued professional development complying with the requirements as set out by the General Pharmaceutical Council to maintain registration.
Desirable
- Accredited in an recognised Medicines Management /Medicines Optimisation Programme or willing to undertake the HEELaSE Medicines Optimisation course if not already accredited
- Accredited in the CPPE technician checking accreditation programme (ACPT)(or equivalent ) or willing to undertake this
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of working in hospital pharmacy or retail pharmacy
- Experience of dealing with members of the public
Desirable
- Experience of working with pharmacy computer stock control systems and other computer software including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Desirable
- Computer skills: ability to use Microsoft Office applications e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC Pharmaceutical Science, NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent
- Qualified Pharmacy Technician Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council
- Evidence of continued professional development complying with the requirements as set out by the General Pharmaceutical Council to maintain registration.
Desirable
- Accredited in an recognised Medicines Management /Medicines Optimisation Programme or willing to undertake the HEELaSE Medicines Optimisation course if not already accredited
- Accredited in the CPPE technician checking accreditation programme (ACPT)(or equivalent ) or willing to undertake this
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of working in hospital pharmacy or retail pharmacy
- Experience of dealing with members of the public
Desirable
- Experience of working with pharmacy computer stock control systems and other computer software including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Desirable
- Computer skills: ability to use Microsoft Office applications e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
