Job summary
Due
to the progression of previous post holders, we have exciting opportunities
for ambitious, self-motivated and committed Pharmacy Technicians who are
registered with the GPhC to join the Medicines Management and Pharmacy
Services team at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals supporting the ward support
service. Also, trainee Pharmacy Technicians who are due to qualify within the
next six months are also invited to apply.
You
will work as part of a large multi-disciplinary team who make a real
difference to patient care. By taking a patient first approach you will focus
on helping patients to optimise medicines. You will collaborate with other
teams, communicating effectively to ensure a safe, seamless integrated
transfer of care for patients.
Expected Shortlisting
Date
01/04/2025
Planned Interview
Date
16/04/2025
Main duties of the job
Working
as part of a large multidisciplinary team, you will provide a service to our
inpatients at LTHT.
There
will be an opportunity to be involved with and potentially lead improvement
work to provide the best care for our patients and to grow and develop the
next generation of pharmacy professionals.
All
necessary training will be provided, and we will support you through a
structured learning pathway.
About us
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is one of the largest acute trusts in England with MMPS
being a highly respected and forward-thinking Pharmacy department.
MMPS
is recognised in the organisation for our collaborative working, and
continuous support to our workforce to develop their potential in delivering
the best patient care.
There
are great retail outlets, theatres, Leeds Arena and many great bars,
restaurants and sports facilities. Along with excellent rail links and Leeds
Bradford Airport nearby, Leeds is a fabulous city to live and work in.
As
part of your role, you will be required to work evenings, weekends and Bank
Holidays on a rotational basis. These posts will be based at either St James'
Hospital or LGI.
Ideally,
we are looking for full time, 37.5 hours a week however we do have a flexible
approach to the working hours.
For
further information or to arrange a visit, please contact Lorna Craven on
0113 20643
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working
under guidance of SOPs, GMP, COSHH, the post holder will:-
Dispense
and issue medicines to patients ensuring that all the necessary information
is available.
Dispense
clinical trial medication and complete all required documentation following
the defined Standard Operating Procedures.
Dispense
specialist hospital-only medicines and unlicensed medicines which require
accurate, detailed records.
Dispense
oral/IV chemotherapy medicines taking necessary precautions detailed in SOPs.
Dispense controlled drugs and ensure that
all legally required records are accurate and up to date.
Ensure
that all information needed for accurate stock control and prescription
issues data is recorded.
Check
dispensed items for accuracy as an accredited checker.
Liaise with Procurement staff about urgently
required medicines, and informing patients and other health care staff about
supply problems / delays
Recover,
assess and re-cycle drugs dispensed to inpatients, ensuring that all
information needed for accurate stock control and prescription issues data is
recorded using the appropriate paper or electronic system.
Liaise
with medical staff and pharmacy ward teams to find out about new admissions,
discharges and transfers, to enable prioritisation of the Pharmacy service.
Answer
queries from nurses and other healthcare professional, within limit of
authority referring where required.
Promote
good communications between Pharmacy and Ward staff to ensure a safe,
efficient and cost-effective medicines service.
Provide advice and information to patients
on how to take their medicines effectively and safely.
Assist in the training of Pre-registration
Technicians, Technicians, Pharmacy Support Workers and pre-registration
Pharmacists.
Participate
in recruitment and selection of junior technical staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working
under guidance of SOPs, GMP, COSHH, the post holder will:-
Dispense
and issue medicines to patients ensuring that all the necessary information
is available.
Dispense
clinical trial medication and complete all required documentation following
the defined Standard Operating Procedures.
Dispense
specialist hospital-only medicines and unlicensed medicines which require
accurate, detailed records.
Dispense
oral/IV chemotherapy medicines taking necessary precautions detailed in SOPs.
Dispense controlled drugs and ensure that
all legally required records are accurate and up to date.
Ensure
that all information needed for accurate stock control and prescription
issues data is recorded.
Check
dispensed items for accuracy as an accredited checker.
Liaise with Procurement staff about urgently
required medicines, and informing patients and other health care staff about
supply problems / delays
Recover,
assess and re-cycle drugs dispensed to inpatients, ensuring that all
information needed for accurate stock control and prescription issues data is
recorded using the appropriate paper or electronic system.
Liaise
with medical staff and pharmacy ward teams to find out about new admissions,
discharges and transfers, to enable prioritisation of the Pharmacy service.
Answer
queries from nurses and other healthcare professional, within limit of
authority referring where required.
Promote
good communications between Pharmacy and Ward staff to ensure a safe,
efficient and cost-effective medicines service.
Provide advice and information to patients
on how to take their medicines effectively and safely.
Assist in the training of Pre-registration
Technicians, Technicians, Pharmacy Support Workers and pre-registration
Pharmacists.
Participate
in recruitment and selection of junior technical staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC level3 in pharmaceutical science /NVQ level 3 in pharmacy services or equivalent (or due to qualify in the next 6 months)
Desirable
- Accredited accuracy checker (or working towards)
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Understanding the Leeds Way
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to prioritise workload
Desirable
- Experience using clinical systems such as chemocare
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a patient facing role
- Experience of training staff
Desirable
- Recruitment experience
- Experience of co-ordinating a team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC level3 in pharmaceutical science /NVQ level 3 in pharmacy services or equivalent (or due to qualify in the next 6 months)
Desirable
- Accredited accuracy checker (or working towards)
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Understanding the Leeds Way
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to prioritise workload
Desirable
- Experience using clinical systems such as chemocare
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a patient facing role
- Experience of training staff
Desirable
- Recruitment experience
- Experience of co-ordinating a team
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).
