Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a experienced technician to apply for this post. The post-holder will work in Patient Services to provide a safe, efficient and responsive dispensary service at the weekend.
This role includes provision of legally required supervision of staff as well as fulfilling professional duties. You will work as part of a team consisting of Pharmacists, Technicians and Assistants. The work primarily consists of dispensing and checking prescriptions for inpatients and discharge medication. Additional responsibilities includemanaging workflow and working alongside pharmacy staff to ensure that dispensary services are provided according to all relevant up to date procedures and standards.
The post holder will need to be NVQ Level 3 qualified and have relevant ACT qualification.
You will be required to attend the department during weekday hours for induction and training.Further weekday hours may be available depending on service needs on staff bank.
Main duties of the job
ACPT qualifications are essential for this role.
To effectively participate in the provision of inpatient pharmacy services at West Middlesex University Hospital at weekends.
To follow relevant procedures in order to deliver the service in a safe and effective manner
To supervise and co-ordinate junior staff and pharmacy assistants.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Dispensary Services
Accurately identify, select, label using Wellsky dispense and distribute drugs (including controlled drugs) for inpatient and outpatients prescriptions according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Maintain high quality of data input of patient information into the pharmacy computer system in order to ensure excellent labelling standards for dispensed medications.
Take part in counselling and in the provision of information on medicines to patients, doctors and other health care staff, as required.
Use the computer systems to track prescriptions. Ensure medication is dispensed to meet agreed delivery times and to minimize waiting times for patients.
Deal with queries from patients and other hospital staff, referring complex issues to supervisor or line manager.
Ensure that all medicines are stored according to environmental requirements (e.g. temperature) and to required security standards.
Ensure stock levels of all products are accurate and support the appropriate ordering of stock through liaison with pharmacy purchasing and procurement office.
Ensure medication is dispensed and checked to meet agreed turnaround times and to minimise waiting times for patients
Be efficient in using the pharmacy robot and able to troubleshoot problems.
Final check prescriptions within the dispensary for accuracy, in line with departmental procedures.
Dispense and check clinical trials where required.
Supervisory and training responsibilities
Support Training and supervision of new and rotational staff on weekends as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Dispensary Services
Accurately identify, select, label using Wellsky dispense and distribute drugs (including controlled drugs) for inpatient and outpatients prescriptions according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Maintain high quality of data input of patient information into the pharmacy computer system in order to ensure excellent labelling standards for dispensed medications.
Take part in counselling and in the provision of information on medicines to patients, doctors and other health care staff, as required.
Use the computer systems to track prescriptions. Ensure medication is dispensed to meet agreed delivery times and to minimize waiting times for patients.
Deal with queries from patients and other hospital staff, referring complex issues to supervisor or line manager.
Ensure that all medicines are stored according to environmental requirements (e.g. temperature) and to required security standards.
Ensure stock levels of all products are accurate and support the appropriate ordering of stock through liaison with pharmacy purchasing and procurement office.
Ensure medication is dispensed and checked to meet agreed turnaround times and to minimise waiting times for patients
Be efficient in using the pharmacy robot and able to troubleshoot problems.
Final check prescriptions within the dispensary for accuracy, in line with departmental procedures.
Dispense and check clinical trials where required.
Supervisory and training responsibilities
Support Training and supervision of new and rotational staff on weekends as required.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences or an equivalent pharmacy technician qualification
- GPHC registration
- ACPT qualification
Desirable
- Medicines Management experience
Experience
Essential
- Able to work to standard operating procedures
- Patient Counselling
Desirable
- Hospital Experience
- Wellsky/ JAC pharmacy computer system experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good written and oral communication skills
- efficient and accurate worker
- good numeracy skills
- ability to work under pressure
- ability to follow procedures and policies
- ability to work under under supervision
- ability to supervise and participate in training of others
- good time management
- good team player and demonstrates reliability
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences or an equivalent pharmacy technician qualification
- GPHC registration
- ACPT qualification
Desirable
- Medicines Management experience
Experience
Essential
- Able to work to standard operating procedures
- Patient Counselling
Desirable
- Hospital Experience
- Wellsky/ JAC pharmacy computer system experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good written and oral communication skills
- efficient and accurate worker
- good numeracy skills
- ability to work under pressure
- ability to follow procedures and policies
- ability to work under under supervision
- ability to supervise and participate in training of others
- good time management
- good team player and demonstrates reliability
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).