Job summary
We
have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated registered or
soon to be registered Pharmacy Technician to join our forward-thinking team
working within our medicines optimisation pharmacy service.
We are
looking for a highly motivated, committed & dedicated individual who is a
strong team player with excellent time management, interpersonal, & organisational
skills. You must be able to work well under pressure, have strong attention to
detail and be an excellent communicator.
As a
department our key focus areas for development are aimed at our medicines
optimisation and sustainability agenda.
The postholder will play a pivotal role in supporting us to achieve
these priorities through completing drug histories, consulting with service
users and carers regarding medicines, leave and discharge planning, utilising
near patient dispensing and liaising with primary care to enable smooth
transition post discharge.
In
return you will be working within a friendly and supportive team. We will support your development through a
comprehensive induction, on the job training/training frameworks, and ongoing
development specific to your area of responsibility.
As a
flexible employer encouraging work/life balance, we will also consider part-time
and flexible working opportunities for all positions.
If
this sounds like the role for you and you would like any further information
about the role, please contact us to
arrange an informal discussion or visit.
Main duties of the job
The
successful candidate will work with the speciality pharmacists and all members
of the MDT to co-ordinate all aspects of the patients medicines related
journey, communicating effectively to ensure a safe, seamless and integrated
transfer of care for our patients.
Key
result areas include,
Supporting
clinical teams with the supply, storage and management of medicines within
inpatient areas.
Complete
medicines history/reconciliation when patients are admitted into our care.
Provide
information to patients and carers about their medicines and support adherence
and understanding.
Work
closely with clinical teams to plan and support timely leave and discharge,
utilising near patient dispensing process to ensure medicines are received in a
timely manner.
Support
with transfer of care into primary care, utilising the DMS service and liaising
with other healthcare professionals.
Participate
in the accuracy checking rota within the dispensary.
Support
the training and development of trainees.
Participate
in the weekend and bank holiday rota.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake
other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
To provide a
ward pharmacy service to allocated units external to hospital sites
To provide
technical support to the mental health pharmacy services including checking
patients own medication on admission, the dispensing and supply of medication
to specific patients
Co-ordinate
and manage the day-to-day workload in the dispensary. Provide immediate line
management support for allocated staff (pharmacy technicians band 4, pharmacy
assistants or student technicians)
Provide day to
day line management for the dispensary staff
To accuracy
check completed prescriptions and maintain technical competency for this)
Maintain
competencies that enable working across the trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake
other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
To provide a
ward pharmacy service to allocated units external to hospital sites
To provide
technical support to the mental health pharmacy services including checking
patients own medication on admission, the dispensing and supply of medication
to specific patients
Co-ordinate
and manage the day-to-day workload in the dispensary. Provide immediate line
management support for allocated staff (pharmacy technicians band 4, pharmacy
assistants or student technicians)
Provide day to
day line management for the dispensary staff
To accuracy
check completed prescriptions and maintain technical competency for this)
Maintain
competencies that enable working across the trust.
Person Specification
Special Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
- Supervisory skills.
- Pharmaceutical Waste management.
- Misuse of drugs act 1971.
- Regulations on Controlled Drugs in Primary and secondary care.
- Understanding of mental health issues, mental illnesses & their treatment.
- Good communication skills both oral and written.
- Good time management & organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Good computer / IT skills.
Desirable
- Hospital computer systems JAC.
- Knowledge and experience of checking dispensed prescriptions.
- Ward based medicines management.
- Audit.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self motivated.
- Team player.
- Attention to detail.
- Well motivated, enthusiastic and adaptable.
- Aptitude to learn new tasks.
- Ability to take responsibility.
- Commitment to CPD.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience as a pharmacy technician .
- Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy.
Desirable
- Accuracy checking.
- Hospital pharmacy experience.
- Setting up of ward-based pharmacy services.
- Provision of medicines management to new services Linking with community pharmacies.
- Discharge planning.
- Self-administration of medicines.
- Specific experience of working in a mental health environment.
Training
Essential
- Nationally recognised accuracy checking qualification or has ability to demonstrate competencies at this level.
- Accredited Checking technician status.
Desirable
- Medicines management training.
- Team leading training.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3, BTec, or similar nationally recognized qualification in pharmaceutical sciences.
- UK Professional registration as a Pharmacy Technician.
Desirable
- NVQ A1 assessor qualified.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- Able to work within the whole trust boundaries.
Desirable
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Person Specification
Special Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
- Supervisory skills.
- Pharmaceutical Waste management.
- Misuse of drugs act 1971.
- Regulations on Controlled Drugs in Primary and secondary care.
- Understanding of mental health issues, mental illnesses & their treatment.
- Good communication skills both oral and written.
- Good time management & organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Good computer / IT skills.
Desirable
- Hospital computer systems JAC.
- Knowledge and experience of checking dispensed prescriptions.
- Ward based medicines management.
- Audit.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self motivated.
- Team player.
- Attention to detail.
- Well motivated, enthusiastic and adaptable.
- Aptitude to learn new tasks.
- Ability to take responsibility.
- Commitment to CPD.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience as a pharmacy technician .
- Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy.
Desirable
- Accuracy checking.
- Hospital pharmacy experience.
- Setting up of ward-based pharmacy services.
- Provision of medicines management to new services Linking with community pharmacies.
- Discharge planning.
- Self-administration of medicines.
- Specific experience of working in a mental health environment.
Training
Essential
- Nationally recognised accuracy checking qualification or has ability to demonstrate competencies at this level.
- Accredited Checking technician status.
Desirable
- Medicines management training.
- Team leading training.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3, BTec, or similar nationally recognized qualification in pharmaceutical sciences.
- UK Professional registration as a Pharmacy Technician.
Desirable
- NVQ A1 assessor qualified.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- Able to work within the whole trust boundaries.
Desirable
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
