Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to work for West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust as a Registered Pharmacy Technicians based at the Watford General Hospital and St Albans Sites.
This is an ideal opportunity for registered hospital pharmacy technicians looking for a change, community based registered pharmacy technicians wishing to work in a hospital environment or a Pre-registration pharmacy technician due to qualify in the next few months.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for proactive, enthusiastic technicians with strong problem solving skills. Applicants must be self-motivated and organised. You will need to be able to work effectively alone and as part of a team.
Whilst on rotation you will be expected to complete a set of competencies associated with each area.
Candidates will be encouraged and supported to complete their ACPT if not already obtained.
About us
here has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are due for completion by 2025 or soon after. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as part of the pharmacy team in providing an efficient, effective and safe pharmaceutical service to patients and customers.
To rotate through Dispensary and Clinical areas.
To undertake a range of activities in the dispensary, including the preparation, dispensing and issuing of medicines (including clinical trial products and CDs) in response to prescriptions or requisitions.
To provide a range of clinical and ward services under the direction of the Lead Clinical Technician.
To provide advice to ward staff, patients and carers on pharmaceutical matters within own competency.
To assist the senior Dispensary staff in supervising, training and coaching of pharmacy support workers/student technicians in the dispensary and assist with the daily organisation.
To participate in the late duty, weekend and Bank Holiday rotas.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as part of the pharmacy team in providing an efficient, effective and safe pharmaceutical service to patients and customers.
To rotate through Dispensary and Clinical areas.
To undertake a range of activities in the dispensary, including the preparation, dispensing and issuing of medicines (including clinical trial products and CDs) in response to prescriptions or requisitions.
To provide a range of clinical and ward services under the direction of the Lead Clinical Technician.
To provide advice to ward staff, patients and carers on pharmaceutical matters within own competency.
To assist the senior Dispensary staff in supervising, training and coaching of pharmacy support workers/student technicians in the dispensary and assist with the daily organisation.
To participate in the late duty, weekend and Bank Holiday rotas.
Person Specification
Your application will be scored against the Job Description
Essential
- Score 0 = does not meet the person specification, 1 = reserved meets some person specification requirements, 2 = Meets all person specification requirements.
Person Specification
Your application will be scored against the Job Description
Essential
- Score 0 = does not meet the person specification, 1 = reserved meets some person specification requirements, 2 = Meets all person specification requirements.
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).
