Job summary
A brand new and exciting opportunity has been created at Windsor Intermediate Care Unit (WICU) to meet the needs of our developing service and to deliver holistic, quality care.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative and caringMedicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician to come and join the friendly Home 1st Unplanned Care Team at WICU, we are a large Multi-Disciplinary Team delivering intermediate care services to the community.
Main duties of the job
To assist in the delivery of a comprehensive, high quality and efficient medicines optimisation service to patients under the care of Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) in Milton Keynes and the multidisciplinary treatment team responsible for their care.
To liaise with Milton Keynes University Hospital Pharmacy staff to support an effective medicines supply service to CNWL Milton Keynes Services
About us
All employees of Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust are expected to be aware of, and adhere to, the provision of the Trust's Equal Opportunities Policy, and to carry out their associated duties and responsibilities under this policy. As users of the disability symbol, the Trust guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a vacant post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work independently and as part of a team to efficiently plan and deliver a robust medicines optimisation service to CNWL in-patients.
Ensure that pharmacy technical operations (handling and storage of medicines) are undertaken in a safe, secure and efficient manner.
Work across traditional boundaries as part of a fully integrated multidisciplinary team.
To attend white board MDT meetings and collaborate with ward-based staff in delivery of care to WICU inpatients
Work as part of the WICU team on discharge planning for each in-patient.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work independently and as part of a team to efficiently plan and deliver a robust medicines optimisation service to CNWL in-patients.
Ensure that pharmacy technical operations (handling and storage of medicines) are undertaken in a safe, secure and efficient manner.
Work across traditional boundaries as part of a fully integrated multidisciplinary team.
To attend white board MDT meetings and collaborate with ward-based staff in delivery of care to WICU inpatients
Work as part of the WICU team on discharge planning for each in-patient.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Registered as a practicing technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Accreditation in Medicines Management (AIMM) or local equivalent
Desirable
- Medication Counselling Training
Previous Experience
Essential
- UK Hospital pharmacy experience (post qualification experience)
- Portfolio demonstrating competency of previous and current pharmacy practice skills, knowledge, and CPD.
Desirable
- Previous experience in a supervisory capacity
- Experience working within community health services
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Interpret and dispense prescriptions accurately
- Good organisation and prioritisation skills
Desirable
- Good word processing and spreadsheet skills
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Ability to understand and empathise with people suffering mental illness
- Ability to motivate self and others
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Registered as a practicing technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Accreditation in Medicines Management (AIMM) or local equivalent
Desirable
- Medication Counselling Training
Previous Experience
Essential
- UK Hospital pharmacy experience (post qualification experience)
- Portfolio demonstrating competency of previous and current pharmacy practice skills, knowledge, and CPD.
Desirable
- Previous experience in a supervisory capacity
- Experience working within community health services
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Interpret and dispense prescriptions accurately
- Good organisation and prioritisation skills
Desirable
- Good word processing and spreadsheet skills
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Ability to understand and empathise with people suffering mental illness
- Ability to motivate self and others
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Windsor Intermediate Care Unit, Whalley Drive, Bletchley, MK3 6EN
Windsor Intermediate Care Unit, Whalley Drive, Bletchley, MK3 6EN
Milton Keynes
MK3 6EN
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
