Job summary
To support and contribute to the Pharmacy Informatics service, primarily supporting the Pharmacy Stock Control System and support clinical, operational and technical pharmacy teams with associated processes. To support the specialist pharmacy in-put to Trust-wide electronic prescribing and medicines administration systems (EPMA) across UHBW.
As a member of the Pharmacy technician team, you will provide safe and effective pharmacy support to the dispensary and adult wards within UHBW. You will develop your existing professional, technical and clinical skills through your own continuing professional development to provide a service of excellence to both patients and staff alike. This role includes a 1 day a week commitment to supporting pharmacy clinical teams working within the dispensary and/or ward level.
The post holder will be required to work shifts including late duties, weekends and Bank Holidays on a rota basis.
Main duties of the job
- Support the management of the Pharmacy Stock Control System, and support clinical, operational and technical pharmacy teams with associated processes.
- Support the management of other digital products used within department primarily governed by Pharmacy Informatics team.
- Support the management of the Pharmacy Informatics service according to Standard Operating Procedures and ensure safe systems of work in line with national guidance.
- Support and develop operational day to day management of the stock control elements of Pharmacy Informatics service.
- Support the performance monitoring of the Pharmacy Informatics service and driving best work flows.
- Contribute to testing of functionality resulting from pharmacy stock control software upgrades and advise/communicate staff of changes where appropriate.
- Identify write, develop and maintain departmental and service policies and procedures relating to pharmacy stock control system and other digital medicines operations/processes.
- Identify, support implement and handover to BAU new digital stock control and management solutions, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and digital providers to ensure best patient care.
- Contribute to the preparation of reports from the Pharmacy Stock Control system for Finance and Trust directorates.
Please refer to the job description attached for more main duties of the job.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with a workforce of over 13,000 staff and 100+ different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000 people across Bristol and Weston.UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to patients. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust,committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.
Join us and you can enjoy city living, be in the countryside or by the seaside, with easy access to all the South Westoffers. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
As an equal opportunities employer, actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to create aworkforce that represents the diversity of our community and are committed to designing our services around the needs of patients and their loved ones. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Accredited Medicines Management Technician (Essential within 12 months of appointment. Required for progression to band 5)
- Accredited Checking Technician (Essential within 12 months of appointment. Required for progression to band 5)
- Accredited for Assessing or Coaching
- Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven recent UK hospital experience of delivering dispensing service as a pharmacy technician
- Proven ability to dispense medicines accurately without errors
Desirable
- Previous participation in audit or quality improvement work
- Proven recent hospital experience of delivering clinical pharmacy service as a pharmacy technician
- Previous experience of working within a clinical patient-facing environment
- Previous experience of supporting the training and teaching of others
- Demonstrates experience working with Digital clinical systems
Aptitudes
Essential
- Inclusive
- Supportive
- Respectiful
- Collaborative
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good time manager
- Ability to work alone and in a team
- Computer literate
- Evidence of ability to complete work on time
- Standard keyboard skills for using pharmacy computer system
- Skilled at using the internet and digital information systems
- Articulate and confident
- Evidence of self-motivation
- Flexible and adaptive approach
- Committed to providing a high-quality pharmacy service
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Accredited Medicines Management Technician (Essential within 12 months of appointment. Required for progression to band 5)
- Accredited Checking Technician (Essential within 12 months of appointment. Required for progression to band 5)
- Accredited for Assessing or Coaching
- Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven recent UK hospital experience of delivering dispensing service as a pharmacy technician
- Proven ability to dispense medicines accurately without errors
Desirable
- Previous participation in audit or quality improvement work
- Proven recent hospital experience of delivering clinical pharmacy service as a pharmacy technician
- Previous experience of working within a clinical patient-facing environment
- Previous experience of supporting the training and teaching of others
- Demonstrates experience working with Digital clinical systems
Aptitudes
Essential
- Inclusive
- Supportive
- Respectiful
- Collaborative
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good time manager
- Ability to work alone and in a team
- Computer literate
- Evidence of ability to complete work on time
- Standard keyboard skills for using pharmacy computer system
- Skilled at using the internet and digital information systems
- Articulate and confident
- Evidence of self-motivation
- Flexible and adaptive approach
- Committed to providing a high-quality pharmacy 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.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
