Job summary
Specialist Medicines Management Technician Renal
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Pharmacy Technician wishing to gain a breadth of experience.
There is a Trust-wide commitment for implementing digital technologies to optimise patient safety and streamline communication at the interface with primary care. The Pharmacy has an automated dispensing unit which is due to be replaced next year and has fully rolled electronic prescribing (EPMA) across the Trust.
Main duties of the job
The Pharmacy department is using automation and information technology for continuing its innovation to support all pharmacy services. You will need to be able to collect and present data, meet key performance indicators and carry out audits for improvements. Your role includes promoting the highest standards of professional practice, incorporating the education facilities available to develop staff to their potential to deliver excellent care.
Working a late night on weekdays up to 6pm for late shift. Working Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday on a rotational basis.
About us
At Dorset County Hospital Foundation Trust, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TR
Essential
- BTEC National Certificate in Pharmacy and/or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
- Registered Technician with GPhC
- Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) status
- Accredited Medicines Management Technician (MMT)
Desirable
- HEE Approved Practice Supervisor Training Programme (or working towards)
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Significant experience as a pharmacy technician at Band 5 or above
- Significant experience of working in and managing/supporting a ward based clinical service
- Experience of supervision of staff; including direction of work; prioritisation skills and feedback
- Understanding of formulary and medicines management issues.
- Good knowledge of therapeutic drug use in clinical situations gained by continuing professional development.
- Understanding of the legislation, procedures and protocols surrounding use of homecare services and Bluteq systems.
Desirable
- Comprehensive understanding on JAC Pharmacy Systems and the application for dispensing, stock management and electronic prescribing
- Comprehensive knowledge of Health and Safety issues and their implications for staff, including COSHH.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrated ability to check prescriptions whilst working independently
- Demonstrate the ability to complete medicines management and discharge facilitation at ward level utilising information sources available.
- Knowledge of the legal aspects of technician checking and the law relating to prescriptions
- Good and broad understanding of pharmacy practice in order to support and advise other staff
- Demonstrated ability to work methodically and accurately
- Able to analyse and interpret prescriptions, identify problems and decide upon an appropriate course of action.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
- Ability to attend and represent pharmacy at local multi-disciplinary team meetings.
- Demonstrated ability to work on own initiative, able to plan and organise straightforward activities, adjusting plans and priorities as necessary depending upon circumstances.
- Good communication skills both oral & written
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Computer literacy & keyboard skills
- Good knowledge of the legal requirements (Law and Ethics) for dispensing and supplying medicines, including controlled drugs
- Able to work flexibly within a team whilst having the ability to supervise, motivate and direct a team
- Able to work flexibly and participate in weekend working, Bank Holiday rotas and other rotas as operational duties require
- Committed to continuing professional development (CPD)
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TR
Essential
- BTEC National Certificate in Pharmacy and/or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
- Registered Technician with GPhC
- Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) status
- Accredited Medicines Management Technician (MMT)
Desirable
- HEE Approved Practice Supervisor Training Programme (or working towards)
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Significant experience as a pharmacy technician at Band 5 or above
- Significant experience of working in and managing/supporting a ward based clinical service
- Experience of supervision of staff; including direction of work; prioritisation skills and feedback
- Understanding of formulary and medicines management issues.
- Good knowledge of therapeutic drug use in clinical situations gained by continuing professional development.
- Understanding of the legislation, procedures and protocols surrounding use of homecare services and Bluteq systems.
Desirable
- Comprehensive understanding on JAC Pharmacy Systems and the application for dispensing, stock management and electronic prescribing
- Comprehensive knowledge of Health and Safety issues and their implications for staff, including COSHH.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrated ability to check prescriptions whilst working independently
- Demonstrate the ability to complete medicines management and discharge facilitation at ward level utilising information sources available.
- Knowledge of the legal aspects of technician checking and the law relating to prescriptions
- Good and broad understanding of pharmacy practice in order to support and advise other staff
- Demonstrated ability to work methodically and accurately
- Able to analyse and interpret prescriptions, identify problems and decide upon an appropriate course of action.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
- Ability to attend and represent pharmacy at local multi-disciplinary team meetings.
- Demonstrated ability to work on own initiative, able to plan and organise straightforward activities, adjusting plans and priorities as necessary depending upon circumstances.
- Good communication skills both oral & written
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Computer literacy & keyboard skills
- Good knowledge of the legal requirements (Law and Ethics) for dispensing and supplying medicines, including controlled drugs
- Able to work flexibly within a team whilst having the ability to supervise, motivate and direct a team
- Able to work flexibly and participate in weekend working, Bank Holiday rotas and other rotas as operational duties require
- Committed to continuing professional development (CPD)
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).
