Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician to join our pharmacy team at Central & North West London NHS Foundation Trust based in St Pancras Hospital, Camden.
The post offers an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical and professional knowledge and skills in both rehabilitation and elderly care healthcare services,working closely with the multi-disciplinary team in an inpatient setting.
We encourage applicants from different healthcare sectors and backgrounds to apply; full training and a comprehensive induction are given to all new starters.
Additionally, CNWL Pharmacy will support Pharmacy Technicians with their professional development. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to complete 'Advanced practice' (Educational Supervisor, Level 5 Advanced Practice) qualifications. Completion of 'Foundation Practice' (ACPT, Medicines Optimisation) qualifications will also be supported, if necessary.
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
Main duties of the job
You will need to demonstrate a person-centred approach and have effective interpersonal and organisational skills.
You will be responsible for identifying opportunities to engage with patients/carers, confidently complete medicine reconciliation and deliver medication counselling. Additionally, you must be able to organise your workload and uphold standards of pharmacy practice, referring and reporting concerns when appropriate.
About us
St Pancras Rehabilitation Unit Pharmacy team is an established team with a friendly, supportive culture with a strong emphasis on training and professional development opportunities.
CNWL has a strong commitment to advancing pharmacy practice and embedding effective medicines optimisation systems into patient care. The pharmacy team is recognised for the contribution it makes to the safe and effective use of medicines for patients.
If you are successful, you will work in a supportive, friendly and forward-thinking environment. You will be encouraged and supported in your development, provide medicines optimisation services across St Pancras Rehabilitation unit and actively participate in department wide health and wellbeing initiatives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description for full details on the role and responsibilities.
Main Responsibilities:
- To confidently use SystmOne and the SystmOne EPMA system, clearly documenting all activity, accurately maintaining and updating patient records.
- To complete accurate and timely medicine reconciliations for the newly admitted inpatients at St Pancras hospital.
- To work with minimal supervision to provide an admission, supply and discharge service to nominated wards. Liaising directly with pharmacists, doctors and nursing staff over clinical issues as appropriate.
- To complete DMS (discharge medicine service) referrals as necessary
- To routinely complete SAM (self-administration of medication) assessments for inpatients at St Pancras hospitaL
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description for full details on the role and responsibilities.
Main Responsibilities:
- To confidently use SystmOne and the SystmOne EPMA system, clearly documenting all activity, accurately maintaining and updating patient records.
- To complete accurate and timely medicine reconciliations for the newly admitted inpatients at St Pancras hospital.
- To work with minimal supervision to provide an admission, supply and discharge service to nominated wards. Liaising directly with pharmacists, doctors and nursing staff over clinical issues as appropriate.
- To complete DMS (discharge medicine service) referrals as necessary
- To routinely complete SAM (self-administration of medication) assessments for inpatients at St Pancras hospitaL
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- GPhC recognised combined Pharmacy Technician qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
- Current registration with GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician (Trainee Pharmacy Technicians are encouraged to apply, but must be registered with the GPhC to begin employment)
- (if qualified prior to 2020) Completion of a recognised Medicines Optimisation training course (if qualified prior to 2020) Completion of a recognised Final accuracy checking course
Desirable
- Current membership to APTUK (association of pharmacy technicians UK)
- Completion of HEE/NHSE approved Practice supervisor course
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Liaison within a multidisciplinary team
- Education and training of staff
- Experience of supporting or developing technician services.
- Portfolio demonstrating competency of previous and current pharmacy practice skills, knowledge, and CPD
Desirable
- Knowledge of drug therapy used in care of elderly wards
- Hospital pharmacy experience
- Experience of wards, counselling patients, checking medicines, medicines reconciliation
- Experience in a supervisory capacity
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES
Essential
- Good organisation and prioritisation skills
- Good time management skills
- Ability to use initiative to solve problems
- Good communication skills (written and oral)
Desirable
- Good presentation skills
- oAbility to manage change effectively
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Essential
- Ability to understand and work with elderly patients
- Able to work under pressure
- Methodical with attention to detail
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- GPhC recognised combined Pharmacy Technician qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
- Current registration with GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician (Trainee Pharmacy Technicians are encouraged to apply, but must be registered with the GPhC to begin employment)
- (if qualified prior to 2020) Completion of a recognised Medicines Optimisation training course (if qualified prior to 2020) Completion of a recognised Final accuracy checking course
Desirable
- Current membership to APTUK (association of pharmacy technicians UK)
- Completion of HEE/NHSE approved Practice supervisor course
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Liaison within a multidisciplinary team
- Education and training of staff
- Experience of supporting or developing technician services.
- Portfolio demonstrating competency of previous and current pharmacy practice skills, knowledge, and CPD
Desirable
- Knowledge of drug therapy used in care of elderly wards
- Hospital pharmacy experience
- Experience of wards, counselling patients, checking medicines, medicines reconciliation
- Experience in a supervisory capacity
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES
Essential
- Good organisation and prioritisation skills
- Good time management skills
- Ability to use initiative to solve problems
- Good communication skills (written and oral)
Desirable
- Good presentation skills
- oAbility to manage change effectively
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Essential
- Ability to understand and work with elderly patients
- Able to work under pressure
- Methodical with attention to detail
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
St Pancras Hospital, 4 St Pancras Way, South Wing, London NW1 0PE.
St Pancras Way
London
NW1 0PE
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
