Job summary
The States of Guernsey are looking for someone to join their
Pharmacy Team.
The post holder will work as part of the pharmacy team,
undertaking the full range of duties within a rotational program to provide
comprehensive services including dispensing (for in and out patients),
manufacturing, aseptic preparation, radio-pharmacy, Procurement, Medicines
Management and ward services to all hospitals in the Bailiwick of Guernsey.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the pharmacy team, undertaking the full
range of duties within a rotational program to provide comprehensive services
including dispensing (for in and out patients), manufacturing, aseptic
preparation, radio-pharmacy, Procurement, Medicines Management and ward
services to all hospitals in the Bailiwick of Guernsey.
About us
The Island of Guernsey is in the English Channel in the Bay
of St Malo, 50km off the north-west coast of France and 120km from the English
coast.
Guernsey has a population of around 63,000 and in Alderney
just under 2,000. Working in a relatively small Health and Social Care Service
like ours means you can effectively work with colleagues across the services,
health and social care professionals can collaborate not only with each other
but also other agencies, the third sector and the community.
We offer an attractive relocation policy and competitive
salaries with great career opportunities, modern facilities, excellent
training, revalidation and registration support and a healthy work-life balance.
As a health or social care professional who chooses to join
our team, you can look forward to working in an environment that gives you the
time to care that you hoped for when choosing this career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To participate in general dispensary duties,
ensuring services are provided in accordance with departmental procedures, and
legal requirements for inpatients, outpatients and satellite units attached to
the Princess Elizabeth Hospital.
Receiving, storing and transporting
prescriptions
Checking prescriptions for accuracy and
suitability, contacting prescriber or ward to solve problems, after checking
with the ward pharmacist
Checking performing a final accuracy check on
items dispensed by other members of staff (after completion of nationally
approved Accuracy Checking Course)
To take an active role in assessing the fitness
for use of and processing previously dispensed items returned to the department
and either returning them for re-use or disposing of them following the
relevant SOPs.
To receive and check incoming goods including
controlled drugs.
To assist the Pharmacist in taking accurate
medication histories, assessing and reviewing medications bought into the
hospital by patients, and reviewing suitability for use
Participate in and assist in developing
Technician lead Drug Administration rounds.
To answer queries about the medication supplied
and side effects which have occurred (with assistance/supervision from
Pharmacists) and to also supply Medicines Information to Medical and Nursing
staff or arrange for complex enquiries to be passed on to the Medicine
Information Pharmacist for investigation.
To take part in the storage, disposal and
destruction of waste produced within the department , including cytotoxic
products, radioactive waste and controlled drugs following the required SOPs
Using the pharmacy computer system, create and
generate new orders from suppliers as required on the specific days and at the
specific times required.
Check weekly for goods not supplied, unresolved
or old orders and act accordingly, notifying senior staff of any supply issues
or goods not supplied.
To assist in the induction, supervision,
training and assessment of new staff, pharmacy students and colleagues working
through their competency assessments, NVQ or other approved training programs.
To take part in the departmental and
organisational audit process when required.
To have an active role in departmental and
organisational meetings including staff and patient safety meetings.
To comply with the principles contained in the
Data Protection Law 2007.
To undertake any other duties that may be
required from time to time by the Head Technician or the Pharmacy Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To participate in general dispensary duties,
ensuring services are provided in accordance with departmental procedures, and
legal requirements for inpatients, outpatients and satellite units attached to
the Princess Elizabeth Hospital.
Receiving, storing and transporting
prescriptions
Checking prescriptions for accuracy and
suitability, contacting prescriber or ward to solve problems, after checking
with the ward pharmacist
Checking performing a final accuracy check on
items dispensed by other members of staff (after completion of nationally
approved Accuracy Checking Course)
To take an active role in assessing the fitness
for use of and processing previously dispensed items returned to the department
and either returning them for re-use or disposing of them following the
relevant SOPs.
To receive and check incoming goods including
controlled drugs.
To assist the Pharmacist in taking accurate
medication histories, assessing and reviewing medications bought into the
hospital by patients, and reviewing suitability for use
Participate in and assist in developing
Technician lead Drug Administration rounds.
To answer queries about the medication supplied
and side effects which have occurred (with assistance/supervision from
Pharmacists) and to also supply Medicines Information to Medical and Nursing
staff or arrange for complex enquiries to be passed on to the Medicine
Information Pharmacist for investigation.
To take part in the storage, disposal and
destruction of waste produced within the department , including cytotoxic
products, radioactive waste and controlled drugs following the required SOPs
Using the pharmacy computer system, create and
generate new orders from suppliers as required on the specific days and at the
specific times required.
Check weekly for goods not supplied, unresolved
or old orders and act accordingly, notifying senior staff of any supply issues
or goods not supplied.
To assist in the induction, supervision,
training and assessment of new staff, pharmacy students and colleagues working
through their competency assessments, NVQ or other approved training programs.
To take part in the departmental and
organisational audit process when required.
To have an active role in departmental and
organisational meetings including staff and patient safety meetings.
To comply with the principles contained in the
Data Protection Law 2007.
To undertake any other duties that may be
required from time to time by the Head Technician or the Pharmacy Manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- -BTech/NVQ 3 or equivalent
- -Registered with GPhC
- -Evidence of up to date and relevant CPD
Desirable
- -A.C.T. or Medicines Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- -General knowledge and understanding of Pharmaceutical Manufacture and GMP
- -Experience of stock control
- -Evidence of or a Willingness to provide training and support to pre-registration staff and Pharmacy assistants
- -Good organisational skills and time management
- -Ability to meet deadlines
- -Good written and verbal communication skills
- -Ability to use own initiative appropriately and work as an individual whilst contributing to the overall aims and objectives of the team.
- -Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail and accuracy
- -Ability to motivate self.
- -Ability to use pharmacy computer systems as well as Microsoft Office e.g. Word, Excel, Access, Outlook
Desirable
- -Experience of the greater hospital environment
- -Familiarity with Chemocare
- -Evidence of leadership skills
- -Knowledge of GMP and current standards in dispensary and ward services
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- -BTech/NVQ 3 or equivalent
- -Registered with GPhC
- -Evidence of up to date and relevant CPD
Desirable
- -A.C.T. or Medicines Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- -General knowledge and understanding of Pharmaceutical Manufacture and GMP
- -Experience of stock control
- -Evidence of or a Willingness to provide training and support to pre-registration staff and Pharmacy assistants
- -Good organisational skills and time management
- -Ability to meet deadlines
- -Good written and verbal communication skills
- -Ability to use own initiative appropriately and work as an individual whilst contributing to the overall aims and objectives of the team.
- -Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail and accuracy
- -Ability to motivate self.
- -Ability to use pharmacy computer systems as well as Microsoft Office e.g. Word, Excel, Access, Outlook
Desirable
- -Experience of the greater hospital environment
- -Familiarity with Chemocare
- -Evidence of leadership skills
- -Knowledge of GMP and current standards in dispensary and ward services
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).
