Job summary
Are you a forward-thinking and motivated registered pharmacy technician who would like to expand on clinical and leadership knowledge in secondary care? We are a diverse and dynamic family with a defined education and training strategy who will help you to reach your next career goal.
The post holder will be rotating through our inpatient and outpatient dispensaries, stores and procurement and wards as part of their learning pathway.
To be able to progress to a Band 5 senior pharmacy technician role, the post holder will need to meet the following:
- Complete the probation period and be substantively confirmed in their post as per the Trust's Probationary Policy & Procedure
- Have completed BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and the Practice of Pharmacy Technicians or equivalent
- Achieved the Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification
- Achieved the Accredited in Medicines Management (AIMM) qualification / Medicines Optimisation Program (MOP) or equivalent
- Have completed a minimum of 4 (3 month) rotations (2 rotations if completed PTPT training at NMUH)
- Have no issues with attendance or performance.
- Mandatory training up to date
Main duties of the job
The post holder will ensure that the Medicines Management, Procurement, Dispensary and Distribution services are delivered in a safe, effective, economic and timely manner. They 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, taking in prescriptions, deal with queries, dispensing Control Drugs, counselling patients, ward stock topping up, stock control, expiry checks, coordination and managing staff among other tasks.
The post holder will be responsible for managing stock control in the dispensary, investigating and resolving discrepancies, and implementing new systems of work to improve stock control.
Procurement duties will include receiving stock, placing orders and maintaining a safe working environment.
Medicines Management duties will include supporting Medicines Optimisation at ward level by completing Drug Histories, POD checking, transcribing, counselling, dispensing using our satellite units, checking expiry dates and stock counting. Be part of audits, projects and surveys.
About us
North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London's busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond.
Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients' wellbeing.
We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families.
For more information, please access the following link: https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you wanted further information about this role, please download the Job Description and Person Specification attached. Ultimately, you can email the contact name provided.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you wanted further information about this role, please download the Job Description and Person Specification attached. Ultimately, you can email the contact name provided.
Person Specification
Educational & Achievements
Essential
- Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Holds an NVQ Pharmacy Service Level 3 /with accredited underpinning knowledge (BTEC in Pharmaceutical sciences) or equivalent
Desirable
- Accredited checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification or working towards
- Accreditation in Medicines Management (AIMMs)/Medicines Optimisation (MOP) or equivalent or working towards
- Accreditation in Training Skills (ATS)/ Educational Supervisor/Practice Supervisor or working towards
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Effective leadership and organisation 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 Standard Operational Procedures to maintain quality standards
- Able to work without supervision
- Able to prioritise workload effectively
Experience
Essential
- Portfolio demonstrating competence of previous and current pharmacy practice, skills, knowledge and CPD
- 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
- Experience of stock management
Desirable
- Previous experience of developing Standard Operating Procedures
- Previous experience of medicines management in hospital setting
- Post qualification experience of hospital pharmacy
Personal qualities/knowledge
Essential
- Familiar with computer systems and basic keyboard
- Knowledge of the GPhC Standards of conduct, ethics and performance
- Effective leadership and organisational skills
- Time management of self and of others
- Good attendance record and good time keeping
Other requirements
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values and behaviours
- Able to do late duty, weekend and bank holidays as roistered
- Appreciation of need to maintain confidentiality and security
- Awareness of Equal Opportunities
- Enthusiastic and shows initiative
- Flexibility with regard to changes in work schedule
Person Specification
Educational & Achievements
Essential
- Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Holds an NVQ Pharmacy Service Level 3 /with accredited underpinning knowledge (BTEC in Pharmaceutical sciences) or equivalent
Desirable
- Accredited checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification or working towards
- Accreditation in Medicines Management (AIMMs)/Medicines Optimisation (MOP) or equivalent or working towards
- Accreditation in Training Skills (ATS)/ Educational Supervisor/Practice Supervisor or working towards
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Effective leadership and organisation 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 Standard Operational Procedures to maintain quality standards
- Able to work without supervision
- Able to prioritise workload effectively
Experience
Essential
- Portfolio demonstrating competence of previous and current pharmacy practice, skills, knowledge and CPD
- 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
- Experience of stock management
Desirable
- Previous experience of developing Standard Operating Procedures
- Previous experience of medicines management in hospital setting
- Post qualification experience of hospital pharmacy
Personal qualities/knowledge
Essential
- Familiar with computer systems and basic keyboard
- Knowledge of the GPhC Standards of conduct, ethics and performance
- Effective leadership and organisational skills
- Time management of self and of others
- Good attendance record and good time keeping
Other requirements
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values and behaviours
- Able to do late duty, weekend and bank holidays as roistered
- Appreciation of need to maintain confidentiality and security
- Awareness of Equal Opportunities
- Enthusiastic and shows initiative
- Flexibility with regard to changes in work schedule
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).
