Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to join the CNWL Milton Keynes Mental Health Pharmacy team as a Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician.
We are looking for a dedicated and innovative individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work closely with both the pharmacy team and the wider multidisciplinary team. This role will support the delivery of high-quality medicines optimisation services across mental health inpatient and outpatient settings in Milton Keynes.
Main duties of the job
Lead and manage the Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician (MOPT) service at CNWL Milton Keynes.
Innovate and implement service development initiatives.
Support the development and performance of managed staff, including appraisals and supervision.
Deliver ward and clinic-based medicines optimisation services.
Contribute to education and training within the pharmacy team and across the wider clinical workforce.
About us
There's a place for you at CNWL.We're passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.Providingtop quality caredepends on our ability to employ the best people.We're always looking torecruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we're hoping to find our future leaders and we'll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To collaborate with pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals on the development and implementation of effective medicines management systems in designated clinical areas
- To ensure that all medicines management processes are followed by all staff
- To be responsible for the development, implementation and updating of procedures relevant to pharmacy technical services
- To assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures that impact mental health services, as appropriate
- To assist with the review and modernisation of pharmacy services by identifying opportunities for pharmacy technicians within mental health services
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To collaborate with pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals on the development and implementation of effective medicines management systems in designated clinical areas
- To ensure that all medicines management processes are followed by all staff
- To be responsible for the development, implementation and updating of procedures relevant to pharmacy technical services
- To assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures that impact mental health services, as appropriate
- To assist with the review and modernisation of pharmacy services by identifying opportunities for pharmacy technicians within mental health services
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of a GPhC-approved Pharmacy Technician qualification (QCF 3 or higher)
- Currently registered as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- (If qualified before 2020) Completion of a recognised 'final accuracy checking programme'
- (If qualified before 2020) Completion of a recognised 'medicines optimisation' training programme
- Completion of a recognised practice supervisor or educational supervisor training programme
Desirable
- Completion of an entry-level Leadership course/training programme
- Specialist mental health training for pharmacy staff (e.g. Psych 1 & 2)
- Completion of an advanced practice or advanced clinical medicines optimisation qualification
- Member of the CMHP (College of Mental Health Pharmacy)
- Currently a member of APTUK (Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of ward-based medicines management
- Experience of initiating and implementing service development and change to practice - project management skills
- Experience in medication counselling and has had regular contact with patients
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in mental health
- Experience of completing clinical audits
- Experience in delivering training to staff
- Experience of supervision, mentoring, and linemanaging
- Good understanding of clinical governance
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Good organisation and prioritisation skills
- Ability to influence other healthcare professionals and managers
- Ability to communicate complex information (written and oral) despite 'barriers'
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Ability to understand and empathise with people suffering from illness
- Positive, self-motivated person who has a strong patient focus
- Sees pharmacy as part of an integrated patient care service across the health community
- Team worker able to relate to all grades of staff
Desirable
- Keen to develop their role and skills, and the role of pharmacy technicians in mental health services
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of a GPhC-approved Pharmacy Technician qualification (QCF 3 or higher)
- Currently registered as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- (If qualified before 2020) Completion of a recognised 'final accuracy checking programme'
- (If qualified before 2020) Completion of a recognised 'medicines optimisation' training programme
- Completion of a recognised practice supervisor or educational supervisor training programme
Desirable
- Completion of an entry-level Leadership course/training programme
- Specialist mental health training for pharmacy staff (e.g. Psych 1 & 2)
- Completion of an advanced practice or advanced clinical medicines optimisation qualification
- Member of the CMHP (College of Mental Health Pharmacy)
- Currently a member of APTUK (Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of ward-based medicines management
- Experience of initiating and implementing service development and change to practice - project management skills
- Experience in medication counselling and has had regular contact with patients
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in mental health
- Experience of completing clinical audits
- Experience in delivering training to staff
- Experience of supervision, mentoring, and linemanaging
- Good understanding of clinical governance
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Good organisation and prioritisation skills
- Ability to influence other healthcare professionals and managers
- Ability to communicate complex information (written and oral) despite 'barriers'
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Ability to understand and empathise with people suffering from illness
- Positive, self-motivated person who has a strong patient focus
- Sees pharmacy as part of an integrated patient care service across the health community
- Team worker able to relate to all grades of staff
Desirable
- Keen to develop their role and skills, and the role of pharmacy technicians in mental health services
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).
