Job summary
We have the exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our pharmacy technical services team as the Lead Pharmacy Technician at Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust.
In your role as the Lead Technician, you will be responsible for the efficient daily running of the area and staff. You will direct the team to ensure the safe and timely supply of medications to wards and clinics in a timely manner. You will be part of a team of pharmacists, technicians and support staff playing a vital role in the organisation and development of the technical services team.
We will support you in your personal and professional development to have the skills and ability to develop, line manage staff in your team, carry out appraisals and support the delivery of quality improvements.
Main duties of the job
To be the Lead Pharmacy Technician for the Technical Services team within the Pharmacy.
Support and develop the technical service and team, providing performance and line management, leadership, motivating staff, objective setting and enabling personal and professional development in line with appraisal guidelines.
Process and act upon chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition, and adjuvant therapy prescriptions in an acknowledged area of complexity.
Attend the planning meetings for Chemotherapy Delivery Service, influencing plans in agreement with the Lead for Technical Services, approved chemotherapy protocols and mindful of the capacity within the Technical Services Team.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services and BTEC (or equivalent)
- Registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in specialist field
- Accuracy Checking Technician Award
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Knowledge of Ascribe Pharmacy Dispensing system
- Knowledge of Dispensing Robots
Desirable
- Experience of implementing new IT systems
- Working knowledge of the development/maintenance of databases
KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Suitable post-qualification experience
- Experience of leading a team
- Experience of line management
- Experience or knowledge of Hospital electronic prescribing systems
- A clear concept of the developing role of the Pharmacy Technician and ability to support the professional development of all technical staff.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy
ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to analyse data relevant to role and make suitable recommendations or actions.
PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Knowledge of Electronic Pharmacy Systems
PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Good written and verbal English
- Experience of training staff
- Adaptable to changes in working practices
- An understanding and the ability to undertake the duties outlines in the job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services and BTEC (or equivalent)
- Registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in specialist field
- Accuracy Checking Technician Award
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Knowledge of Ascribe Pharmacy Dispensing system
- Knowledge of Dispensing Robots
Desirable
- Experience of implementing new IT systems
- Working knowledge of the development/maintenance of databases
KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Suitable post-qualification experience
- Experience of leading a team
- Experience of line management
- Experience or knowledge of Hospital electronic prescribing systems
- A clear concept of the developing role of the Pharmacy Technician and ability to support the professional development of all technical staff.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy
ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to analyse data relevant to role and make suitable recommendations or actions.
PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Knowledge of Electronic Pharmacy Systems
PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Good written and verbal English
- Experience of training staff
- Adaptable to changes in working practices
- An understanding and the ability to undertake the duties outlines in the job description
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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