Pharmacy Technician - Clinical Services

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

The closing date is 17 March 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Higher-Level Pharmacy Technician's to work with the clinical team on the acute ward areas at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, If you are looking for that new and exciting challenge, to develop your clinical and management skills this could be just the role for you.

The Pharmacy team would love to hear from Technicians who would like to expand their skills and knowledge by joining the developing and growing team in this exciting role.

In the heart of Buckinghamshire countryside, the Trust is located conveniently close to London and Oxford. We provide services to three main sites, Wycombe, Amersham and Stoke Mandeville. As a progressive department we continually look to develop our services and are committed to the development of our staff. We fully support CPD.

You will be responsible for managing the dispensary workload, labelling and dispensing medication for Inpatients, Outpatients, Controlled drugs and ensuring staff are supported and trained to provide a safe service for our customers. You will work as part of the wider Pharmacy team to support and develop the pharmacy provision, maximising efficiency and provide excellent patient care.

Full training will be funded and provided by the trust for nationally recognised ACPT and Medicines Optimisation courses.

Main duties of the job

Complete medication history and reconciliation process at ward level.
Complete near patient dispensing to an allocated area via the satellite pharmacy.
Develop pathways with Lead acute pharmacist on managing High risk patients.
To organise and plan the supply of medicines to patients, wards and departments served by the Trust.
To develop and plan all section rotas and allocation of daily tasks as appropriate for all staff ensuring these are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
To carry out the final checking of dispensed items. To ensure that the daily stock check is completed and ensure all discrepancies areresolved.
To ensure good stock management is carried out using CMM report functions.

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work!

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?o As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.o We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. o We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.Why work for us?o We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.o As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.o Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.What do we stand for?o Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.o Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.o Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Date posted

03 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

434-SCS6886847

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital (cross site working)

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

NVQ level 3 or Apprenticeship in Pharmaceutical Services
Registered with GPHC

Desirable

ACPT Qualification
NVQ assessor or equivalent
Leadership or management course
previous Experience as ward based MMT

Experience

Essential

Previous Hospital Pharmacy Experience

Desirable

Experience of Audits
Training other Pharmacy Staff
Experience of counselling patients
Able to manage and prioritise own workload
Work and communicate effectively
Ability to work alone or in a team
Experience of previous line management

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

Ability to work in an organised and calm fashion in a busy environment.
Be able to work on own initiative and be capable of making decisions.
Be able to delegate and co-ordinate other staff
Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner (verbal and written)
To be able to recognise limits of own competencies and when to refer and seek advice from colleagues
To be forward thinking and be able to develop new ideas
Intermediate keyboard/computer skills
The ability to identify the need for SOP's and assist in the preparation and implementation of new ones.
To have a positive attitude and be able to recognise and communicate need for change and be able to participate in change management processes
To be prepared to develop a good understanding of management issues and be prepared to attend any training sessions necessary for development
Ability to work to standard operating procedures accurately in a timely fashion

Special Circumstances

Essential

Ability to travel to other sites

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

NVQ level 3 or Apprenticeship in Pharmaceutical Services
Registered with GPHC

Desirable

ACPT Qualification
NVQ assessor or equivalent
Leadership or management course
previous Experience as ward based MMT

Experience

Essential

Previous Hospital Pharmacy Experience

Desirable

Experience of Audits
Training other Pharmacy Staff
Experience of counselling patients
Able to manage and prioritise own workload
Work and communicate effectively
Ability to work alone or in a team
Experience of previous line management

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

Ability to work in an organised and calm fashion in a busy environment.
Be able to work on own initiative and be capable of making decisions.
Be able to delegate and co-ordinate other staff
Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner (verbal and written)
To be able to recognise limits of own competencies and when to refer and seek advice from colleagues
To be forward thinking and be able to develop new ideas
Intermediate keyboard/computer skills
The ability to identify the need for SOP's and assist in the preparation and implementation of new ones.
To have a positive attitude and be able to recognise and communicate need for change and be able to participate in change management processes
To be prepared to develop a good understanding of management issues and be prepared to attend any training sessions necessary for development
Ability to work to standard operating procedures accurately in a timely fashion

Special Circumstances

Essential

Ability to travel to other sites

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.