Job summary
We have an exiting opportunity for a Senior Pharmacy Technician - Homecare.
The post holder will be working alongside the Lead Pharmacy Technician in Homecare & High-Cost Drugs to process homecare prescription and review and submit high-cost drug funding applications.
This is a full time vacancy, for 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday, shifts covering between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
The post holder will be expected to participate in weekend/bank holiday and late duty rotas in the dispensary and will be expected to support the stores & distribution team in carrying out routine stores activities during period of heavy workload.
Main duties of the job
The applicant will need to be familiar with the NHS Hospital homecare medicines service and have knowledge of high-cost drugs.
The successful candidate will be IT literate, have good communication skills, ability to work alone using own initiative and the ability to work with and contribute to a team.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.
We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net.
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants.
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
The post holder will be expected to liaise with staff within pharmacy, within the Trust and external organisations.
The post holder will also need to attend homecare sourcing group meetings to ensure WHTH is consistently represented and actively contribute to the work plan of this group.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to liaise with staff within pharmacy, within the Trust and external organisations.
The post holder will also need to attend homecare sourcing group meetings to ensure WHTH is consistently represented and actively contribute to the work plan of this group.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 and/or BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent.
- Evidence of further post qualification training.
- Current registration as Pharmacy Technician with General Pharmaceutical Council.
Desirable
- Accredited Checking Technician Qualification.
Knowledge:
Essential
- Good stock control principles.
- In depth knowledge of NHS Hospital Pharmacy Computer System.
- NHS Hospital organisational structure.
- Good dispensing practice.
- NHS Hospital Homecare Medicines Service.
- Knowledge of high-cost drugs.
- Laws and principles related to information security and confidentiality.
- Laws and principles related to Health and Safety.
- Laws and ethics related to Pharmacy and pharmaceuticals.
Desirable
- In depth knowledge of the EMIS Pharmacy System.
Experience:
Essential
- Significant post qualification NHS hospital experience including Pharmacy Homecare Services and procurement.
- Writing standard operating procedures.
- Preparation and analysis of computer generated and written reports.
- Training of Pharmacy staff.
- Project management, planning and implementation.
- Computer and IT literate.
Desirable
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 and/or BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent.
- Evidence of further post qualification training.
- Current registration as Pharmacy Technician with General Pharmaceutical Council.
Desirable
- Accredited Checking Technician Qualification.
Knowledge:
Essential
- Good stock control principles.
- In depth knowledge of NHS Hospital Pharmacy Computer System.
- NHS Hospital organisational structure.
- Good dispensing practice.
- NHS Hospital Homecare Medicines Service.
- Knowledge of high-cost drugs.
- Laws and principles related to information security and confidentiality.
- Laws and principles related to Health and Safety.
- Laws and ethics related to Pharmacy and pharmaceuticals.
Desirable
- In depth knowledge of the EMIS Pharmacy System.
Experience:
Essential
- Significant post qualification NHS hospital experience including Pharmacy Homecare Services and procurement.
- Writing standard operating procedures.
- Preparation and analysis of computer generated and written reports.
- Training of Pharmacy staff.
- Project management, planning and implementation.
- Computer and IT literate.
Desirable
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).
