Job summary
Are you passionate about making a difference in patient care through innovative pharmacy services? Crucible Pharmacy Limited (CPL), a dynamic and forward-thinking wholly owned subsidiary of Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (STH), is looking for a new Accuracy Checking Technician, initially at our Royal Hallamshire Hospital outpatient pharmacy, then additionally working at the Northern General Hospital pharmacy site as required.Following the acquisition of two stores from Boots, CPL has completed refurbishments at both sites. Complemented by new investments in robotic dispensing systems, CPL is at the forefront of enhancing pharmacy services across STH.We are seeking an experienced, self-motivated and positive ACT to be part of our progressive journey. Our commitment to innovation, patient focus, and staff development offers a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and innovative individual to join our expanding pharmacy team, so if you're passionate about patient care, want to work in a supportive team and are eager to develop, we encourage you to apply! This position is available with a salary of £31,455 p.a. full time (40 hours p.w. although part time hours may be available) with an excellent benefits package including access to a staff bonus scheme and competitive annual leave.
Please note this is not an AfC role.
Main duties of the job
o To provide support in the delivery of a quality dispensing service.o To provide support in implementing developments within dispensing services to meet the needs of the patient.o To perform a final technical check on dispensed items prior to release.o When necessary, to label, dispense and supply prescriptions presenting to the pharmacy department in readiness for technical checking.o To work flexibly as part of the dispensary team to provide and maintain a comprehensive pharmaceutical service in line with current departmental policies and procedures.o To provide leadership to and act as a role model for the other support staffo To work collaboratively with other support staff to get the most from pharmacy automation
About us
Crucible Pharmacy Ltd (CPL) is owned by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust but operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary providing pharmacy services to STH outpatients from 2 dispensaries covering all of the trust sites. It also provides a dispensing service for inpatient discharge prescriptions including compliance aids. Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has invested heavily in CPL with new, state of the art, outpatient dispensaries at both the Northern General and Royal Hallamshire sites, featuring the latest technology in automated dispensing systems.
Job description
Job responsibilities
LEADERSHIP 1. To assist in supervising and planning the day-to-day workload of the dispensary ensuring efficient workflow and prioritisation under direction from the ACT Team Leader. 2. To allocate, organise and monitor the work of relevant pharmacy staff. 3. Responsible for problem solving and making judgments involving a range of situations which may require analysis (e.g., fault finding on tracking system and automation, amending stock/financial discrepancies, staffing other areas, workflow). 4. To ensure competent use of Prescription Tracking System producing relevant reports/data to ensure dispensary standards are achieved and maintained. Complete and analyse daily feedback report. 5. Contribute to the development, implementation and provision of effective training and ensure staff competence across relevant staff groups. 6. To participate in the Mentorship programme and provide training to new staff. TECHNICAL 1. To work as an accredited checking technician including accuracy checking controlled drugs 2. Prepare, dispense and accuracy check patient compliance aids. Liaise with relatives/community staff/carers to ensure smooth transition of medication to the patient. 3. To interpret and follow up complex prescription queries. 4. Become trained to an advanced level on the automated dispensing systems, acting as a designated super-user to assist Operational staff with problem solving and retrievals. In the absence of pharmacist unit manager, organising the workload in the dispensary if the system fails. 5. To ensure that labelling standards, dispensary standard operating and health and safety procedures (e.g. COSHH, local fire strategy) are adhered to. Suggest changes and provide constructive feedback to dispensary managers. Act as nominated fire warden as part of team leader duties 6. To maintain a broad level of dispensary practice including reception, drug return/ destruction, answering telephone queries, managing stock lists and labelling/dispensing 7. To maintain the day-to-day management, ordering, receiving, storing and recording and auditing of CDs under the direction of the pharmacy manager 8. To contribute to the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs) covering each of the aspects of the safe management of CDs. 9. To ensure the controlled drug register is maintained and the balance is reconciled against the stock of every CD via a regular stock audit as agreed with the STH Accountable Officer. 10. To contribute to safe and secure medicines practice. This includes medicines selection, procurement, storage, preparation, dispensing, supply and patient education 11. To identify and promptly report to the duty Responsible Pharmacist potential problems in the administration of medicines such as medicine interactions, newly prescribed drugs, physical factors that could affect patient safety, compliance etc COMMUNICATION 1. Deal effectively with general enquiries and complaints, ensuring that all communication by the post-holder (verbally, electronically, by letter etc) with patients, relatives, carers, prescribers, pharmacists, staff, other health care professionals is of a high standard 2. To develop and maintain positive working relationships to facilitate efficient and effective services. 3. To maintain and update accurate pharmacy records relating to computer systems etc under the guidance of the pharmacy manager GENERAL 1. To maintain own continuing professional and personal competence. 2. To adhere to all relevant procedures and policies of Crucible Pharmacy Ltd
Job description
Job responsibilities
LEADERSHIP 1. To assist in supervising and planning the day-to-day workload of the dispensary ensuring efficient workflow and prioritisation under direction from the ACT Team Leader. 2. To allocate, organise and monitor the work of relevant pharmacy staff. 3. Responsible for problem solving and making judgments involving a range of situations which may require analysis (e.g., fault finding on tracking system and automation, amending stock/financial discrepancies, staffing other areas, workflow). 4. To ensure competent use of Prescription Tracking System producing relevant reports/data to ensure dispensary standards are achieved and maintained. Complete and analyse daily feedback report. 5. Contribute to the development, implementation and provision of effective training and ensure staff competence across relevant staff groups. 6. To participate in the Mentorship programme and provide training to new staff. TECHNICAL 1. To work as an accredited checking technician including accuracy checking controlled drugs 2. Prepare, dispense and accuracy check patient compliance aids. Liaise with relatives/community staff/carers to ensure smooth transition of medication to the patient. 3. To interpret and follow up complex prescription queries. 4. Become trained to an advanced level on the automated dispensing systems, acting as a designated super-user to assist Operational staff with problem solving and retrievals. In the absence of pharmacist unit manager, organising the workload in the dispensary if the system fails. 5. To ensure that labelling standards, dispensary standard operating and health and safety procedures (e.g. COSHH, local fire strategy) are adhered to. Suggest changes and provide constructive feedback to dispensary managers. Act as nominated fire warden as part of team leader duties 6. To maintain a broad level of dispensary practice including reception, drug return/ destruction, answering telephone queries, managing stock lists and labelling/dispensing 7. To maintain the day-to-day management, ordering, receiving, storing and recording and auditing of CDs under the direction of the pharmacy manager 8. To contribute to the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs) covering each of the aspects of the safe management of CDs. 9. To ensure the controlled drug register is maintained and the balance is reconciled against the stock of every CD via a regular stock audit as agreed with the STH Accountable Officer. 10. To contribute to safe and secure medicines practice. This includes medicines selection, procurement, storage, preparation, dispensing, supply and patient education 11. To identify and promptly report to the duty Responsible Pharmacist potential problems in the administration of medicines such as medicine interactions, newly prescribed drugs, physical factors that could affect patient safety, compliance etc COMMUNICATION 1. Deal effectively with general enquiries and complaints, ensuring that all communication by the post-holder (verbally, electronically, by letter etc) with patients, relatives, carers, prescribers, pharmacists, staff, other health care professionals is of a high standard 2. To develop and maintain positive working relationships to facilitate efficient and effective services. 3. To maintain and update accurate pharmacy records relating to computer systems etc under the guidance of the pharmacy manager GENERAL 1. To maintain own continuing professional and personal competence. 2. To adhere to all relevant procedures and policies of Crucible Pharmacy Ltd
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- BTEC Level 3 or equivalent
- GPhC registered pharmacy technician
- Accredited Checking Technician status
Experience
Essential
- Able to label and dispense accurately
- Experience of using pharmacy based computer systems
- Experience / knowledge of stock control
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Works to high standard of accuracy
- Effective communication
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Able to manage complex workload
- Able to work independently
- Able to deal with conflict
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- BTEC Level 3 or equivalent
- GPhC registered pharmacy technician
- Accredited Checking Technician status
Experience
Essential
- Able to label and dispense accurately
- Experience of using pharmacy based computer systems
- Experience / knowledge of stock control
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Works to high standard of accuracy
- Effective communication
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Able to manage complex workload
- Able to work independently
- Able to deal with conflict
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Crucible Pharmacy Limited
Address
Royal Hallamshire Hospital
Glossop Road
Sheffield
S10 2JF
