Job summary
Due to promotion, we have a vacancy for a rotational post, rotating each month between dispensary and clinical ward services. Key duties for the clinical rotation will include taking medication histories and checking patients' own medicines. In the dispensary rotation duties will include dispensing medication, supervisory skills and clinical trials.
The ideal candidate will understand the importance of the Pharmacy Technician role within Pharmacy; be passionate about Pharmacy, Healthcare, providing patient centre care and upholding the GPhC professional standards.
Main duties of the job
Our core working hours are 8.30 to 5.30 pm Monday to Friday plus our weekend service 9am to 4pm on Saturdays and 10am to 4pm on Sundays. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the department's 1 in 6 weekend working rota.
You will be a professionally qualified Pharmacy Technician holding either the BTEC or NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Services; and registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Would you like to work flexibly?In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science and/or NVQ Pharmacy Services Level 3
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC
Desirable
- National/Regional accreditation in Medicines Optimisation/Management, Accuracy Checking or Patient Counselling
Skills
Essential
- Good command of the English Language
- Effective customer service skills - able to work to meet the needs of customers of the department.
Desirable
- Good time management skills
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- UK experience in either community or hospital pharmacy setting
- Basic understanding of pharmacology and therapeutics
Desirable
- Experience in use of JAC Pharmacy Computer System
- 6 months hospital experience post qualification or 1 years community experience post qualification
Attributes
Essential
- Able to work alone and as part of a team
- Commitment to CPD, further education and career development
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science and/or NVQ Pharmacy Services Level 3
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC
Desirable
- National/Regional accreditation in Medicines Optimisation/Management, Accuracy Checking or Patient Counselling
Skills
Essential
- Good command of the English Language
- Effective customer service skills - able to work to meet the needs of customers of the department.
Desirable
- Good time management skills
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- UK experience in either community or hospital pharmacy setting
- Basic understanding of pharmacology and therapeutics
Desirable
- Experience in use of JAC Pharmacy Computer System
- 6 months hospital experience post qualification or 1 years community experience post qualification
Attributes
Essential
- Able to work alone and as part of a team
- Commitment to CPD, further education and career development
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).
