Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician - Acute Medicine

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Do you want to work as part of an innovative Acute Medicines Team? A door of opportunity has opened for individuals that want to develop their skills and knowledge in this area.

An exciting opening has arisen for a registered Pharmacy Technician to join our very friendly, hardworking and well-established Acute Medicines Team at Royal Derby Hospital. The team comprises of a number of experienced Pharmacists and Medicine Management Technicians.

You will work closely with other professionals to provide ward based medicine management and optimisation including medicine reconciliation, patient counselling and ensuring the quality, safety and timeliness of discharge medicine.

We are a caring team, which has received local, national and international recognition for the service we provide.

Main duties of the job

It is essential for the candidate to be driven and able to cope with the pace and demands that a busy acute medicine service presents.

The team supports personal development and recognises the importance of a work-life balance. The role consists of shift-working hours including evenings and weekend commitment.

If you are passionate, driven and motivated individual, this role is for you - Registered Pharmacy Technician with demonstrable post qualification experience who wants to make a real difference to patient care then we would love to hear from you.

Closing date of applications: 15 July 2024

Interview date: 29 July 2024

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
  • UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Date posted

01 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year pro rata pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

320-CDCS-3091

Job locations

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE


Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Registered Pharmacy Technician

Desirable

  • Relevant hospital experience
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Registered Pharmacy Technician

Desirable

  • Relevant hospital experience

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE


Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE


Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Advanced Pharmacist - Acute Medicine

Manzar Maqsood

manzar.maqsood@nhs.net

01332788415

Date posted

01 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year pro rata pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

320-CDCS-3091

Job locations

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE


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