Ward Pharmacy Technician (Band 5)

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician's based on Osprey Ward

Osprey Ward is located at Swallownest Court and is an 18 bedded mixed gender acute mental health ward. We work as a multi-disciplinary team to provide high quality care to patient's experiencing a wide range of mental illness. We ensure our patients receive purposeful admissions, covering assessment, diagnosis, interventions and treatment. We work collaboratively with a range of professionals including community mental health teams, social workers and occupational therapists to support our patients to regain stability and facilitate a safe discharge into the community, ensuring patients receive effective post-discharge support.

Main duties of the job

Admission

o Conduct a level 2 reconciliation and drug card check.

o Confirm and update allergy status.

o Take account of Mental Health Act consent to treat restrictions when administering medication.

o Assess patients own medicines at admission for use within policy.

During stay

o Support the generation and adherence to patient level medicines care plans.

o Administer regular medication and prompt / support self-administration where appropriate.

o Administer PRN medicines, where appropriate, following nurse assessment.

o Have oversight of the adherence to patients' monitoring with respect to medicine use i.e. GASS, ECG, physical health monitoring (within competencies).

o Co-ordinate leave medicines (to include label and supply within policy).

o Support MDT / PIPA meetings regarding medicines issues pertinent to the patients care.

o Maintain the EPMA record, reporting gaps to ward management.

o Provide medicines information (verbal and / or written) to patients, involving pharmacist or other clinicians where necessary.

o Review and support the update and implementation of ward level medicines related SOPs.

o Respond to medicines related audit outcomes to ensure action plans are implemented.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf

Date posted

13 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-RCG-0519

Job locations

Osprey Ward

Swallownest Court

Rotherham

S26 4TH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Currently registered as a Pharmacy Technician with GPhC with appropriate demonstrable experience in hospital / community Pharmacy
  • Evidence of recent continuing professional development
  • Ability to work as part of a team, or autonomously, on own initiative, as required

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working within an inpatient service or intermediate care service
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Currently registered as a Pharmacy Technician with GPhC with appropriate demonstrable experience in hospital / community Pharmacy
  • Evidence of recent continuing professional development
  • Ability to work as part of a team, or autonomously, on own initiative, as required

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working within an inpatient service or intermediate care service

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

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Osprey Ward

Swallownest Court

Rotherham

S26 4TH


Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Osprey Ward

Swallownest Court

Rotherham

S26 4TH


Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Louise Drabble

louise.drabble@nhs.net

03000215503

Date posted

13 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-RCG-0519

Job locations

Osprey Ward

Swallownest Court

Rotherham

S26 4TH


Supporting documents

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