Job summary
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In CDDFT Pharmacy, we pride ourselves in working at the
leading edge of clinical pharmacy practice and
medicines management with our teams achieving national
recognition for inovative, high-quality patient care.
We have an exciting development opportunity for a number of
Pharmacy Technicians to join our team.
You must be registered, or in the process of being
registered, with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and hold a L3
Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or an
equivalent, recognised GPhC qualification.
These posts provide an opportunity to progress from a Band 4
Technician to a Band 5
Technician, after completing a training and competency
framework over a maximum period of 2 years. For the 2 year training period you
will be paid 70% of the top of the Band 5 pay scale in year one and 75% of the
top of Band 5 pay scale in year two. On successful completion of the training,
the pay reverts to the bottom of the Band 5 pay scale and you will work through
the pay grades as normal.
There is also an opportunity to transfer
directly onto the Band 5 pay scale for those applicants with the relavant
qualifications , experience and competencies.
Main duties of the job
The successful post holders will be based at the University
Hospital of North Durham or Darlington Memorial Hospital but will be expected
to cover roles at the other hospitals, as and when the need arises, on a
rotational basis. You will also participate in the provision of our 7 days
service.
You will work under the management of the Lead Pharmacy
Technicians to ensure a safe and efficient service is maintained across our
operational services, including dispensary, ward services, stores, aseptic
services, procurement and medicine safety.
After relevant training or depending on experience you will work at ward/pharmacy level to
deliver a patient focused, high quality service including:
Medicine history and reconciliation, providing medicines
advice to patients, as well as other healthcare professionals and preparation
of discharge prescriptions
Acting as an Accuracy Checking Technician and be
responsible for the final check of prescriptions that have been professionally
checked by a pharmacist as outlined in departmental SOPs.
Participating in the monthly co-ordinating rota
These posts require good communication and
organisational skills.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
Band 4 Training Technician Role includes:
Participation in rotational training to demonstrate
competencies against a CDDFT Training Framework in:
- Dispensary services
- Aseptic services
- Procurement services
- Ward based services
- Medicines safety
Commencement and completion of an Accredited Accuracy
Checking Training Programme.
Undertaking the day-to-day supervision of pharmacy
assistants, student technicians and work experience students and participate in
training and induction of these staff , where requried.
Band 5 Senior Technician Role includes:
Provision of a medicines reconciliation service to
designated wards and community hospitals. This will include compiling
medication histories by checking with patients, patients GPs (including the
Summary Care Record), patients notes and other appropriate sources of
information.
Providing a medicines management service to designated
wards, including the ordering and issue of relevant drugs. This includes the
responsibility for the assessment of prescriptions or inpatient medicines
charts for completeness and legality, highlighting any problems to the
pharmacist or medical staff.
Supporting the nursing and ward staff in the delivery of
an effective and efficient medicines management service and participating
actively in ward and multidisciplinary team meetings.
Assessing patients own drugs (PODs) for re-use in
accordance with Trust criteria.
Working alongside the ward pharmacists in planning and
prioritising workload to ensure a timely and efficient medicines management
service is provided.
Providing advice to patients on the use of the medications
and to ensure they understand why they are taking their medication to aid
compliance.
Undertaking six monthly stock reviews and controlled drug
audits with senior nursing staff to ensure that stock levels are at an
appropriate level and ensure safe and secure handling of medicines.
Acting as an Accredited Accuracy Checking
Technician. The post holder will be responsible for the final check of
prescriptions, that have been professionally checked by a pharmacist as
outlined in departmental SOPs. They will have a duty of care and professional
responsibility to refer back to the pharmacist any prescription that requires
clarification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Band 4 Training Technician Role includes:
Participation in rotational training to demonstrate
competencies against a CDDFT Training Framework in:
- Dispensary services
- Aseptic services
- Procurement services
- Ward based services
- Medicines safety
Commencement and completion of an Accredited Accuracy
Checking Training Programme.
Undertaking the day-to-day supervision of pharmacy
assistants, student technicians and work experience students and participate in
training and induction of these staff , where requried.
Band 5 Senior Technician Role includes:
Provision of a medicines reconciliation service to
designated wards and community hospitals. This will include compiling
medication histories by checking with patients, patients GPs (including the
Summary Care Record), patients notes and other appropriate sources of
information.
Providing a medicines management service to designated
wards, including the ordering and issue of relevant drugs. This includes the
responsibility for the assessment of prescriptions or inpatient medicines
charts for completeness and legality, highlighting any problems to the
pharmacist or medical staff.
Supporting the nursing and ward staff in the delivery of
an effective and efficient medicines management service and participating
actively in ward and multidisciplinary team meetings.
Assessing patients own drugs (PODs) for re-use in
accordance with Trust criteria.
Working alongside the ward pharmacists in planning and
prioritising workload to ensure a timely and efficient medicines management
service is provided.
Providing advice to patients on the use of the medications
and to ensure they understand why they are taking their medication to aid
compliance.
Undertaking six monthly stock reviews and controlled drug
audits with senior nursing staff to ensure that stock levels are at an
appropriate level and ensure safe and secure handling of medicines.
Acting as an Accredited Accuracy Checking
Technician. The post holder will be responsible for the final check of
prescriptions, that have been professionally checked by a pharmacist as
outlined in departmental SOPs. They will have a duty of care and professional
responsibility to refer back to the pharmacist any prescription that requires
clarification.
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Team player
- Able to demonstrate own initiative, Motivated and enthusiastic Able to work under pressure
- Good communication and organisational skills and good time management
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement with service improvements
Qualifications
Essential
- Band 4 Essential Requirements: Hold or be currently working towards Level 3 Diploma in The Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians to allow registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or equivalent qualifications as recognised by the GPhC. Must be willing to commence an Accredited Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician Programme within 12 months. Band 5 Essential Requirements. The post holder must be registered with the GPhC and hold an Accredited/Approved Checking Technician qualification. Expected to commence an Accredited/Approved Medicines Management qualification within 12 months of employment.
Desirable
- Educational Supervisor
- Supervisory / management qualifications or training.
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or eligible to be registered with the GPhC in 2023/4
Experience
Essential
- Band 4 - experience of working in the health sector. Band 5 - experience as a registered pharmacy technician in a hospital environment
Desirable
- Band 4 Experience in the following:
- - hospital pharmacy environment
- - Aseptic services
- Band 5 Experience in the following:
- - Medicines reconciliation
- - Project or development work
- - Problem solving
- - Policy and procedure writing
- - Aseptic services
- - Change management
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Meets GPhC requirements for CPD
- IT Literate
- Good knowledge of MS excel and word
- Pharmacy dispensing software
- Excellent customer care skills
Desirable
- Patient counselling
- Good clinical practice
- Knowledge of:
- - Medicines management
- - Principles of safe and secure handling of medicines - Hospital pharmacy computer systems including Emis, Isoft and EPR
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Team player
- Able to demonstrate own initiative, Motivated and enthusiastic Able to work under pressure
- Good communication and organisational skills and good time management
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement with service improvements
Qualifications
Essential
- Band 4 Essential Requirements: Hold or be currently working towards Level 3 Diploma in The Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians to allow registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or equivalent qualifications as recognised by the GPhC. Must be willing to commence an Accredited Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician Programme within 12 months. Band 5 Essential Requirements. The post holder must be registered with the GPhC and hold an Accredited/Approved Checking Technician qualification. Expected to commence an Accredited/Approved Medicines Management qualification within 12 months of employment.
Desirable
- Educational Supervisor
- Supervisory / management qualifications or training.
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or eligible to be registered with the GPhC in 2023/4
Experience
Essential
- Band 4 - experience of working in the health sector. Band 5 - experience as a registered pharmacy technician in a hospital environment
Desirable
- Band 4 Experience in the following:
- - hospital pharmacy environment
- - Aseptic services
- Band 5 Experience in the following:
- - Medicines reconciliation
- - Project or development work
- - Problem solving
- - Policy and procedure writing
- - Aseptic services
- - Change management
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Meets GPhC requirements for CPD
- IT Literate
- Good knowledge of MS excel and word
- Pharmacy dispensing software
- Excellent customer care skills
Desirable
- Patient counselling
- Good clinical practice
- Knowledge of:
- - Medicines management
- - Principles of safe and secure handling of medicines - Hospital pharmacy computer systems including Emis, Isoft and EPR
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.
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
