Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a registered Pharmacy Technician in our Integrated Clinical Pharmacy services collaborating with the Newcastle Inner West PCN. The role involves a lot of patient contact with the aim of helping people meet their health goals with their medicines and draw on the full range of skills a Pharmacy Technician has; our ideal candidate enjoys talking to and helping people, works well in a team and gets job satisfaction from making a difference to their patients. We encourage innovation and ideas in our team and are always exploring new ways of working, we invest in a learning culture and in the wellbeing of our staff.
This post is based in the Inner West PCN are is well supported by our exiting Pharmacy team comprising of 6 Pharmacists and 1 Technician and 5 GP practice teams. We welcome applications from people who haven't worked in primary care before or are recently qualified. The roles are all eligible for the fully funded CPPE primary care education pathway and we have a proven track record of providing post holders with the study time, support and supervision needed to complete it over 15 months.
Prospective candidates are encouraged to call or visit us to find out more about the role before applying.
- Interview date: 7th November 2023
- 37 hour 30 minutes /week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
Main duties of the job
Work with the multidisciplinary team(s) to:
- Resolve medicine related problems for patients such as stock unavailability, adherence support, alternative formulations in swallowing difficulties.
- Monitor safety and efficacy of medicines.
- Support patients practically to manage their long term conditions with lifestyle and medicines advice in line with outcome frameworks such as the NHS England Network DES and IIF.
- Support structured medication reviews and, after appropriate training, conducting non-complex medication review.
- Answer questions about medicines, prescriptions and transfer of care from patients, colleagues in the hospital, general practice and community pharmacy.
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with over 18,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.
We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 1.84 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To practice as an experienced pharmacy technician.
- To practice as a registered pharmacy technician.
- To provide a clinical service to identified patients
- In domiciliary general practice or Trust settings including reducing risk associated with the admission and discharge process.
- To undertake a broad range of technical pharmaceutical activities, including providing advice to patients and other healthcare staff.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To practice as an experienced pharmacy technician.
- To practice as a registered pharmacy technician.
- To provide a clinical service to identified patients
- In domiciliary general practice or Trust settings including reducing risk associated with the admission and discharge process.
- To undertake a broad range of technical pharmaceutical activities, including providing advice to patients and other healthcare staff.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of all technical aspects of pharmacy patient services, supported by practical experience gained by practical experience of an approved training programme
- In addition successful completion of an in-house competency based training programme or previous relevant post qualification relevant clinical experience which provides an equivalent level of additional experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Excellent customer care
- Working knowledge of pharmacy, hospital and/or general practice computer systems.
Experience
Essential
- Practical experience of working in a relevant clinical pharmacy environment.
Desirable
- Practical experience of working as a designated checker
- Familiar with Medicines Information enquiry answering resources
Qualifications
Essential
- S/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and approved underpinning knowledge e.g. BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent recognised pharmacy technician qualification plus experience to degree equivalent
- Registered with GPhC
Desirable
- Medicines Management qualification
- Formal management qualification
- NVQ Assessor qualification
- An Accredited Accuracy Checking Qualification
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of all technical aspects of pharmacy patient services, supported by practical experience gained by practical experience of an approved training programme
- In addition successful completion of an in-house competency based training programme or previous relevant post qualification relevant clinical experience which provides an equivalent level of additional experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Excellent customer care
- Working knowledge of pharmacy, hospital and/or general practice computer systems.
Experience
Essential
- Practical experience of working in a relevant clinical pharmacy environment.
Desirable
- Practical experience of working as a designated checker
- Familiar with Medicines Information enquiry answering resources
Qualifications
Essential
- S/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and approved underpinning knowledge e.g. BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent recognised pharmacy technician qualification plus experience to degree equivalent
- Registered with GPhC
Desirable
- Medicines Management qualification
- Formal management qualification
- NVQ Assessor qualification
- An Accredited Accuracy Checking Qualification
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).
