Job summary
Exciting new opportunity to develop a new clinical pharmacy technician service within our community mental health team (CMHT).
You will be based within our (CMHT) and will be an integral part of the Multidisciplinary Team and help to embed clinical pharmacy services. Your skills and experience will be pivotal in supporting this by ensuring pharmaceutical care and medicines optimisation are fully implemented to the highest standards. If you are keen to learn, looking for a rewarding career at a time of change that offers opportunities to develop your role then this role is for you
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Pharmacy Technician is responsible for ensuring community patients are prioritised appropriately and high risk patients are identified to ensure the patient receives best outcome around safe and effective use of medicines while in our service.
This includes :
- Identify individuals prescribed high risk medicines (clozapine, lithium, sodium valproate & high dose antipsychotics) and completion of required physical health and side effect monitoring
- Screen physical health monitoring in line with national guidance (NICE, Lester tool)the review of currently prescribed medicines following transitions of care
Work with the local Medicines Optimisation (MO) team in developing and delivering the clinical pharmacy service to ensure safe, therapeutic and cost effective use of medication in community teams
To provide medicines optimisation training to staff re assessment, storage, use and disposal of medication in accordance with trust requirements
The post holder will supervise any medicine optimisation technician in the future.
Will be responsible and accountable for their clinical decisions.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader Employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 and BTEC in pharmaceutical science or equivalent
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Accredited Medicine Optimisation Technician levels: Foundation, Intermediate, Advance
- Evidence of revalidation.
- MO knowledge including appropriate policies and legislation
- IT skills
Desirable
- Accredited checking technician.
- A1/D32/33 accredited NVQ assessor
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills and the ability to work effectively within a team
- Good analytical skills
- Knowledge and experience of principles relating to good MO in a mental health setting
- Up-to-date clinical knowledge of medicines
- Good interpersonal skills
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of post-qualification experience of medicine optimisation duties.
- Previous experience of the specialist function for area of responsibility or the ability to demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge.
- Proven recent hospital experience of delivering medicine optimisation service as a qualified pharmacy technician.
- Working within a clinical/ward environment
- Experience and/or interest in mental health
Desirable
- Previous experience of supporting the training and teaching of others
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 and BTEC in pharmaceutical science or equivalent
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Accredited Medicine Optimisation Technician levels: Foundation, Intermediate, Advance
- Evidence of revalidation.
- MO knowledge including appropriate policies and legislation
- IT skills
Desirable
- Accredited checking technician.
- A1/D32/33 accredited NVQ assessor
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills and the ability to work effectively within a team
- Good analytical skills
- Knowledge and experience of principles relating to good MO in a mental health setting
- Up-to-date clinical knowledge of medicines
- Good interpersonal skills
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of post-qualification experience of medicine optimisation duties.
- Previous experience of the specialist function for area of responsibility or the ability to demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge.
- Proven recent hospital experience of delivering medicine optimisation service as a qualified pharmacy technician.
- Working within a clinical/ward environment
- Experience and/or interest in mental health
Desirable
- Previous experience of supporting the training and teaching of others
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).
