About this role
Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
The Medicines Management Team is seeking two Pharmacy Technicians, or soon to be qualified Pharmacy Technician to join the team on a progressive Band 4-5 contract where we will support the continued development of services across the Medicine Care Group. Following the recent expansion of our roles to include Near Patient Dispensing and patient counselling on steroid management, we are looking to recruit enthusiastic individuals to join our growing team .We would also welcome applications from those already operating at a Band 5 level who are ready to seamlessly slot into the team at a Senior Pharmacy Technician level.As part of a supportive and dynamic service, you will work directly with patients to improve outcomes and facilitate patient flow. This is a fast-paced and challenging role, offering excellent opportunities to make a meaningful impact while developing your skills within a rewarding clinical environment.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Completing medicines reconciliation for patients across medical care groupsSupporting ward-level dispensing of discharge medicines (TTOs) to enable efficient and timely discharge.Counselling patients on both new and ongoing medicines to support safe use and adherence in the community.
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience Essential
Registered pharmacy technician in UK by GPhC or working towards qualifications suitable for registration as a pharmacy technician with the GPhC within the next six months. Numerate and literate e.g. GCSE in Maths and English A* to C or equivalent or IELTS test score 7 as required by GPhC if overseas candidate Accurate dispensing of medicines (in hospital or community pharmacy or aseptics) Maintaining continuous professional development requirements or training portfolio Dealing with customers and / or patients Able to use a range of information technology programmes Demonstrates being able to organise own and others workload and prioritise effectively Able to work antisocial hours, weekends and bank holidays as per rota. Able to travel to and work at RSH / SGH and other sites if required
Desirable
Additional pharmacy qualifications e.g. Completed APTUK Foundation Framework Management training Practice supervisor or TAQA Medicines Management qualification PIPC or ACPT Hospital pharmacy experience Stock control / ordering experience Providing a ward-based medicines management service Aseptic pharmacy experience Clinical trials or research experience Experience of using JAC or similar pharmacy based computer systems Experience of supervision of staff or trainees
Skills and competencies Essential
Adaptability Analytical thinking Attention to detail Adaptability Communication Interpersonal skills Negotiation skills Microsoft Office skills Organisational skills People management Taking the initiative Time management Working under pressure Working autonomously
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 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 University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address Southampton General Hospital
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)