West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Band 5 -Clinical Pharmacy Technician, Medicine/ Acute Admissions Unit

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our team of Clinical Pharmacy Technicians.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be required:

  • To liaise closely with appropriate clinical pharmacists with respect to the pharmaceutical care service provided to individual patients
  • To work with clinical pharmacists to ensure discharge medication is planned for and is available as necessary
  • To support patient discharge at ward level through dispensing TTAs using the workstation on wheels
  • To identify those patients who require medication counselling and undertake that practice within agreed protocol
  • To obtain accurate patient drug histories in accordance with departmental standard operating procedure
  • To participate in clinical audit

About us

There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. 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 are a flexible working employer

At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.

https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/

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.

Details

Date posted

12 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,828 to £36,311 a year including 5% High Cost Allowance

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

360-C-5205-RA1

Job locations

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB


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 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 participate in the late duty, weekend and Bank Holiday rotas.

See as per attached job description.

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 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 participate in the late duty, weekend and Bank Holiday rotas.

See as per attached job description.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB


Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB


Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Clinical Pharmacy Technician

Jashminder Dhesi

jashminder.dhesi@nhs.net

01923436233

Details

Date posted

12 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,828 to £36,311 a year including 5% High Cost Allowance

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

360-C-5205-RA1

Job locations

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB


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