Senior Clinical Pharmacy Technician

Job responsibilities

To participate, and be responsible for, pharmacy technician based clinical pharmacy services on designated wards in partnership with the ward pharmacist to ensure a high quality, patientfocused clinical pharmacy and medicines supply service to oncology patients is delivered.

o To contribute to the service delivery within the day case units including oncology solid tumours, haematology, and ambulatory care initiatives.

o To ensure each patient is assessed on admission regarding medicines management, taking a complete and accurate medication history.

o Rotation onto the Acute Assessment Unit providing a medicines optimisation role.

o To participate in the assessment of patients for the self-medication scheme in accordance with local policy.

o To provide a weekly top up service for patients on designated wards to ensure continuous supply of medication.

o To be responsible and assist the ward pharmacist in ensuring and organising the efficient supply of medication during the patients stay in hospital and on discharge from the hospital including assessing suitability of medication for discharge.

o To be proactive in the discharge planning process and liaise with the ward pharmacist and other healthcare professionals to ensure prescriptions are processed and delivered to the patients in a timely manner.

o To counsel patients and their carers to ensure greater understanding of their medication including its safe use and side effects.

To undertake all clinical duties in accordance with standard operating procedure and all local, Trust and national guidelines.

Ensure good team working and communication between pharmacy staff, ward pharmacist, ward staff and medical staff on behalf of the patients.

To deal with queries from patients and all healthcare professionals in a friendly and courteous manner.

To assist in maintaining optimal stock levels of medication on all ward areas.

To participate in the training and supervision of pharmacy assistants in the ordering, maintenance, and delivery of stock for wards and departments within the Trust.

To assist in the training, induction and supervision of staff involved in ward-based technician services including pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants, pre-registration pharmacists and new members of staff.

To complete yearly Personal Development Reviews for staff including pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants.

To provide pharmacy technician cover at Christie @ sites as required.

To contribute to the regular review and development of the clinical service.

To demonstrate awareness and commitment to the Trusts Clinical & Research Governance agenda and to implement agreed clinical & research governance initiatives.

To participate in departmental, Trust and National risk management schemes such as error reporting systems and intervention monitoring.

To assist in clinical audit or practice research as required.

To provide annual leave/absence cover for other clinical pharmacy technicians in their duties.

To undertake general dispensary duties in accordance with standard operating procedures in line with the clinical needs of ward patients.

To participate in the development of the satellite pharmacy service on Oak Road Treatment Centre.

To support the satellite dispensary when required and facilitate the medication requirements for chemotherapy patients.

To provide dispensing and accuracy checking duties within the satellite pharmacy.

To coordinate medication requirements for haematology and ambulatory care day case units.

To support the monitoring and replenishment of the resuscitation boxes within the Trust.

To support the cyclical medication and homecare services when required.

To support the Christie at Home service when required.

To participate in controlled drug destruction in line with relevant SOPs and national guidance.

To contribute to any investigation at ward level regarding anomalies or discrepancies with controlled drug stock or patients own controlled drugs, stored on the ward/department or any other medication related incidents as appropriate.

To liaise with the Chief Clinical Pharmacy Technician when further investigation is required regarding controlled drug incidents or any other medication related incidents if the initial investigation is not resolved.

To be an accredited accuracy checking technician and to support the satellite dispensary as required.

To be fully aware of the COSHH regulations particularly regarding the safe storage and handling of pharmaceutical products.

To participate in Continuing Professional Development ensuring relevant knowledge and skills are up to date, meeting the professional requirements of the General Pharmaceutical Council. To participate in mandatory training in line with Trust and departmental requirements.

To participate in all department rotas including the extended opening hours of the department rota, weekend service (Saturdays and Sundays) and Bank Holiday working as requested.

To always behave in a manner that is in accordance with the professional standards set by the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Undertake all other related duties which may be required in accordance with the changing needs and practices of the department and organisation.

Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science /NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent recognised pharmacy technician qualification (A)
• BTEC Level 4 Professional Diploma in Dispensing Accuracy Checking or equivalent recognised accuracy checking qualification - or be willing to work towards the qualification (A)
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (A)

Desirable

• BTEC Level 4 Professional Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Services or equivalent (A)
• Management qualification (A)
• Member of APTUK (A)
• Member of BOPA (A)

Experience

Essential

• Previous post qualification experience e.g. community or hospital experience (A)

Desirable

• Experience of working in ward pharmacy and clinical services (A)
• Experience within the oncology setting (A)
• Experience of working within hospital pharmacy (A)

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written communication skills (A)
• Excellent verbal communication skills (I)
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team (A/I)
• Good organisation and time management skills (I)
• Ability to work under pressure, highly organised, work to deadlines (A)
• IT literate (A)
• Understanding of job role and responsibilities (I)

Desirable

• Ability to influence and negotiate with medical, nursing and pharmacy staff (I)
• Experience in supervision of other staff (A)

Knowledge

Essential

• Good working knowledge of medicine optimisation (A/I)
• Good knowledge of clinical use of medicines (A/I)

Desirable

• Experience of drug use in oncology setting (A/I)

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• Ability to work in a busy environment and deal with several on-going commitments and tasks at the same time (A/I)
• Able to contribute constructively to a team-working environment (A/I)
• Able to follow general processes and procedures and working using own initiative without direct supervision (I)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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).