Job summary
We have a vacancy for either a band 4 pharmacy technician full time or a band 5 senior pharmacy technician part time, 30 hours per week based at West Park Hospital in Darlington and working within the wider locality of Durham and Darlington, specifically Bishop Auckland .
We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated registered Pharmacy Technician/Senior Pharmacy Technician to join our successful team and contribute towards developing our services. The successful applicant will share our vision and be committed to our values and goals for the delivery of the best care to our patients. If you would like to work for an organisation that ensures excellence in patient care is achievable, then we would like to hear from you.
Whether you are an experienced or newly qualified technician, we can offer further development and training to extend your role in improving patient care. Applicants should hold Level 3 BTEC / NVQ Pharmacy Services certificate or equivalent, be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician. In addition, to be appointed as a band 5 the successful candidate will have an Accredited checking qualification.Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy department as a qualified technician or as a student technician is desirable although applications from qualified pharmacy technicians working in the community sector are welcome.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide technical aspects of the pharmacy medicines management & medicines optimisation services, working on the wards at West Park and Auckland Park Hospital and covering a weekly accuracy checking slot in the dispensary at West Park Hospital in Darlington. There may be an occasional need to cover wards at Lanchester Road Hospital.
Please refer to the band 4 & 5 job descriptions for relevant main duties.
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
About us
These are exciting times in Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, with challenging and interesting work ahead. There's never been a better time to move into Mental Health Pharmacy.
As a Trust-wide pharmacy team we pride ourselves on the provision of a patient focused clinical service, to ensure medicines optimisation across the range of specialities. You will be working with Specialist Pharmacists and other pharmacy technicians delivering a clinical pharmacy and an extended medicines optimisation role to patients with a breadth of physical and mental health disorders.
The successful applicant will share our vision and be committed to our values and behaviours for the delivery of the best care to our patients. If you have all of these qualities and would like to work for an organisation that strives for excellence in patient care, then we would like to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached band 4 and band 5 Pharmacy job descriptions and person specifications for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached band 4 and band 5 Pharmacy job descriptions and person specifications for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 with BTEC underpinning knowledge in pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Band 5 - Accredited checking qualification or Band 4 - Accredited checking qualification (or willing to work towards)
- Band 5 - Accredited National Medicines management course (modules 1-3) or regional equivalent; or willingness to work towards
Desirable
- Accredited National Medicines management course (modules 1-3) or regional equivalent
- Accredited checking qualification NVQ D32/33 or A1 assessor award
Experience
Essential
- Band 4 - Experience of pharmacy practice within hospital or community setting
- Band 5 - Substantial experience of pharmacy practice as Pharmacy Technician Hospital experience which includes ward supply services, patient counselling and systems for use of patients own drugs
Desirable
- Experience in mental health
Knowledge
Essential
- Numeracy and literacy
- Understanding of the risk issues associated with medicines
Desirable
- Microsoft Office Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Use of email/internet
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills, written and verbal
Desirable
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 with BTEC underpinning knowledge in pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Band 5 - Accredited checking qualification or Band 4 - Accredited checking qualification (or willing to work towards)
- Band 5 - Accredited National Medicines management course (modules 1-3) or regional equivalent; or willingness to work towards
Desirable
- Accredited National Medicines management course (modules 1-3) or regional equivalent
- Accredited checking qualification NVQ D32/33 or A1 assessor award
Experience
Essential
- Band 4 - Experience of pharmacy practice within hospital or community setting
- Band 5 - Substantial experience of pharmacy practice as Pharmacy Technician Hospital experience which includes ward supply services, patient counselling and systems for use of patients own drugs
Desirable
- Experience in mental health
Knowledge
Essential
- Numeracy and literacy
- Understanding of the risk issues associated with medicines
Desirable
- Microsoft Office Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Use of email/internet
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills, written and verbal
Desirable
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
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
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
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Park Hospital / Auckland Park Hospital
Edward Pease Way
Darlington
DL2 2TS
Employer's website
https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
