Job summary
The Pharmacy team at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (site: Barnet Hospital) have an exciting opportunity to start a career path in hospital pharmacy. We are looking for motivated Pharmacy Technicians who are keen to expand their experience and are interested in working in a supportive and forward-thinking department committed to delivering high quality patient care.
The post holder will successfully meet set competencies designed to develop the qualities, skills and knowledge expected to move to a Band 5 level. Length of competency training will be dependent on what qualification/ experience the staff member has achieved already but the following would be expected to be met within 3 - 18 months:
- Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification
- Accreditation in Medicines Management (AIMM) qualification / Medicines Optimisation Program (MOP)
- Contribution to service development i.e. completion of either an audit, service evaluation, quality improvement project or development of a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
- Accreditation in Training Skills (ATS) qualification / Educational Supervisor / Practice Supervisor(completed or currently enrolled)
- Leadership qualification (Edward Jenner)
- Satisfactory appraisal
Main duties of the job
The post holder will ensure that the Medicines Management, Dispensary and Distribution services are delivered in a safe, effective, economic, and timely manner. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that all documentation and procedures are carried out in accordance with current legislation and guidelines.
Dispensary and Distribution duties will include in-patient, out-patient and ward-based dispensing, counselling and controlled drugs dispensing, stock control, ward stock topping up and distribution of drugs to wards and departments.
Medicines Management will include supporting medicines optimisation at ward level. This will include the following:
o Assessment of patients own drugso Medicines Reconciliationo Original pack dispensingo Counselling patientso Co-ordinating supply of discharge medicines & dispensing TTAs on the wards.
The post holder will be responsible for managing, investigating, and resolving discrepancies, and implementing new systems of work to improve stock control.
The post holder will support training and staff development by acting as a mentor / practice supervisor for apprenticeships, in-house and external accreditations to a range of staff, including, but not limited to, Pharmacy technicians, Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians and Trainee Pharmacists.
There will be opportunities to work cross-site to complete a "site-specific rotation" (subject to availability, demand, and line manager approval).
About us
Our Trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
The Pharmacy Service at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust comprises of Inpatient and Outpatient dispensary services, ward based clinical pharmacy services, Medicines Information, aseptic and non-sterile production services, pharmacy stores & distribution, procurement, and homecare services. We cover a range of clinical specialties including HIV, general medicine, emergency services, surgery, rheumatology, hepatology, anti-coagulation, oncology & haematology, women's health, paediatrics and infection control.
We are an ambitious and quality improvement focused team who are committed to optimising the use of medicines and providing the best pharmaceutical care to our patients. We are proud to lead the way in integrated training partnerships, digital transformation, and financial improvement programmes (FIP).
For more information, please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.
If you would like to arrange a visit or know more about the role or our department, please contact Mitesh Vasa, Dispensary Manager - mitesh.vasa@nhs.net or Joan Mendez, Pharmacy Technician Lead _ Education, Training & Workforce - joan.mendez@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.
If you would like to arrange a visit or know more about the role or our department, please contact Mitesh Vasa, Dispensary Manager - mitesh.vasa@nhs.net or Joan Mendez, Pharmacy Technician Lead _ Education, Training & Workforce - joan.mendez@nhs.net
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Holds an NVQ Pharmacy Service Level 3 / with accredited underpinning knowledge (BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and the Practice of Pharmacy Technicians) or equivalent.
- Registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician
- Knowledge of the GPhC Standards of conduct, ethics and performance
Desirable
- Accreditation in Training Skills (ATS) qualification / Educational Supervisor / Practice Supervisor or working towards
- Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification or working towards
- Accreditation in Medicines Management (AIMM) qualification / Medicines Optimisation Program (MOP) or working towards
- Leadership qualification (Edward Jenner, Mary Seacole, CPPE Leading for change etc.)
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential
- Portfolio demonstrating competence of previous and current pharmacy practice skills, knowledge, and CPD
- Experience of stock management
Desirable
- Previous experience of delivering induction and competency-based training
- Demonstrated ability to accurately complete complex routine and non-routine tasks as indicated in the job description
- Previous experience of developing Standard Operating Procedures
- Previous experience of medicines management at ward level
- Medicines Management/ Medicines Optimisation in hospital setting
- Post qualification experience of hospital pharmacy
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Effective leadership and organisational skills
- Time management of self and of others
- Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns.
- Able to manage own workload.
- Able to resolve conflict.
- Able to work under pressure accurately within the departmental SOP's to maintain quality standards.
- Able to work without supervision
- Able to prioritise workload effectively
- Familiar with computer systems and basic keyboard skills
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Holds an NVQ Pharmacy Service Level 3 / with accredited underpinning knowledge (BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and the Practice of Pharmacy Technicians) or equivalent.
- Registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician
- Knowledge of the GPhC Standards of conduct, ethics and performance
Desirable
- Accreditation in Training Skills (ATS) qualification / Educational Supervisor / Practice Supervisor or working towards
- Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification or working towards
- Accreditation in Medicines Management (AIMM) qualification / Medicines Optimisation Program (MOP) or working towards
- Leadership qualification (Edward Jenner, Mary Seacole, CPPE Leading for change etc.)
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential
- Portfolio demonstrating competence of previous and current pharmacy practice skills, knowledge, and CPD
- Experience of stock management
Desirable
- Previous experience of delivering induction and competency-based training
- Demonstrated ability to accurately complete complex routine and non-routine tasks as indicated in the job description
- Previous experience of developing Standard Operating Procedures
- Previous experience of medicines management at ward level
- Medicines Management/ Medicines Optimisation in hospital setting
- Post qualification experience of hospital pharmacy
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Effective leadership and organisational skills
- Time management of self and of others
- Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns.
- Able to manage own workload.
- Able to resolve conflict.
- Able to work under pressure accurately within the departmental SOP's to maintain quality standards.
- Able to work without supervision
- Able to prioritise workload effectively
- Familiar with computer systems and basic keyboard skills
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).
