Job summary
The Technical Services department within Pharmacy is looking for an enthusiastic registered Pharmacy Technician with an accuracy checking qualification for our new Outsourced Medicine Dispensary. The Outsourced Medicine Dispensary will be responsible for the dispensing of a range of ready to use, patient specific, aseptically prepared injections purchased from commercial suppliers. These will include cancer chemotherapy and monoclonal antibody therapies.
As a Trust, we recommend that individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be heavily involved in the establishment of this newly funded service including helping to plan work flows and storage solutions. Once the service is established the postholder will work closely with our Senior Support Workers to undertake the stock management, dispensing and final accuracy checking of these medicines.
This exciting new post also offers the opportunity to develop and maintain your aseptic skills by undertaking regular sessions in our Aseptic Unit. Previous experience of aseptics is therefore advantageous but is not essential as full training and support will be given.
About us
Working for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will provide you with lots of opportunity to develop your skills and further your career. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre and North Lancashire.
As a Trust we are committed to:
- Developing new roles and ways of working to ensure a flexible and innovative approach to staff.
- Real equality of opportunity.
- Continual development and learning for staff.
- Achieving a work life balance.
We are committed to the effective recruitment, retention and development for our employees, which is why we offer a great working environment, an attractive range of benefits and excellent opportunities for training and development.
The Trust is accredited as a disability Confident employer. That means we recognise our obligations to ensure people with disabilities are afforded equal opportunity to enter employment and progress if and where possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We require a person with a positive and responsible attitude to work, good communication skills and the ability to work to strict deadlines. You should be an enthusiastic team member but be able to work on your own initiative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We require a person with a positive and responsible attitude to work, good communication skills and the ability to work to strict deadlines. You should be an enthusiastic team member but be able to work on your own initiative.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or equivalent
- Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
- Final Accuracy Checking Qualification
- Commitment to Continuing Professional development
Desirable
- Registration with Association of Pharmacy Technicians
- Aseptic Preparation and Dispensing of Medicines course (APDM)
- Pre and In Process Checking Qualification
Experience And Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience of undertaking accuracy checking
- Previous experience of stock control
- Previous experience of supervising others
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a hospital pharmacy
- Previous experience of aseptic preparation and dispensing
- Good working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice
- Previous experience of training others
Skills And Ability
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal & written
- Problem solving skills
- Organisational skills
- Time management skills
- Able to work in clean room clothing following strict personal policies
Desirable
- Good manual dexterity - able to undertake aseptic manipulations
- Able to work at an isolator cabinet for long periods
Aptitudes and Characteristics
Essential
- Methodical, with excellent attention to detail
- Self-motivated
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to multi-task on a daily basis with frequent interruptions
- Able to work alone and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Approachable and supportive
- Enthusiastic and resourceful
- Flexible approach to working
- Open to new ideas, not resistant to change
- Willing to report errors and accept appraisal
Desirable
- Flexible with working hours
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or equivalent
- Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
- Final Accuracy Checking Qualification
- Commitment to Continuing Professional development
Desirable
- Registration with Association of Pharmacy Technicians
- Aseptic Preparation and Dispensing of Medicines course (APDM)
- Pre and In Process Checking Qualification
Experience And Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience of undertaking accuracy checking
- Previous experience of stock control
- Previous experience of supervising others
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a hospital pharmacy
- Previous experience of aseptic preparation and dispensing
- Good working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice
- Previous experience of training others
Skills And Ability
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal & written
- Problem solving skills
- Organisational skills
- Time management skills
- Able to work in clean room clothing following strict personal policies
Desirable
- Good manual dexterity - able to undertake aseptic manipulations
- Able to work at an isolator cabinet for long periods
Aptitudes and Characteristics
Essential
- Methodical, with excellent attention to detail
- Self-motivated
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to multi-task on a daily basis with frequent interruptions
- Able to work alone and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Approachable and supportive
- Enthusiastic and resourceful
- Flexible approach to working
- Open to new ideas, not resistant to change
- Willing to report errors and accept appraisal
Desirable
- Flexible with working hours
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).
