About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a registered pharmacy technician with a recognised checking accuracy qualification to join the friendly and dynamic Nottingham Children's Hospital Pharmacy Team.
You will work with our clinical pharmacists and the other members of the multidisciplinary team to optimise the use of medicines within Nottingham Children's Hospital. You will make a real difference to patient safety, patient experience and satisfaction and operational flow through the Trust.
You will be fully supported by our team to achieve your full potential as a key member of the team of people looking after our patients.
No previous paediatric experience is necessary- just a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn.
As part of this role, you will be required to work mainly at the Queen's Medical Centre campus.
Main duties of the job
To improve and support the quality of patient care on admission and at discharge within Nottingham Children's Hospital, through the provision of a professional and effective medicines management service.
This will include the assessment, and where suitable, re-use of patient's own medications, accurate and meticulous drug histories, thorough patient counselling, timely preparation of discharge prescriptions, one-stop dispensing and authorised self-checking, as well as supporting the ward teams with storage and security issues.
The role involves supporting the dispensary when required and performing weekend duties. The shifted and bank holiday duties are as follows:
To participate in departmental weekends, bank holidays and late duty working as required. At the time of advertising, the weekend rota encompasses 2 half-day shifts every 4/5 weeks at the City campus or 1 full day shift every 4 weeks at the QMC campus.
In addition, the post holder will participate in a system of flexible shifts to facilitate NUH pharmacy opening times.
About us
What we offer:
Supportive and friendly teams, both within Pharmacy and in the wider clinical MDT.
Structured opportunities for training and development, both personal and professional
Utilisation of digital technology
NUH provide a range of national and internationally renowned specialist services, and we are at the forefront of new surgical procedures and research programmes.We are home to the East Midlands Major Trauma Centre, the Nottingham Children's Hospital and in partnership with the University of Nottingham we host a Biomedical Research Centre carrying out vital research into hearing, digestive diseases, respiratory, musculoskeletal disease, mental health and imaging.As a teaching hospital, we are instrumental in the education and training of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals. We are proud of our strong relationships with universities across the East Midlands, including the University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University and Loughborough University.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for more information about the job roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Registered Essential
General Pharmaceutical Council registered Pharmacy Technician Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (Accredited scheme or evidence of in-house validations).
Desirable
Medicine Management Assessments or Validations (Accredited or proof of in-house training) Proven knowledge and understanding of the medicine management technician role and responsibilities within hospital pharmacy.
Qualifications Essential
BTEC/NVQ level 3 in pharmaceutical services
Experience Essential
Substantial knowledge of medicine management procedures and policies Can demonstrate that they can work on their own initiative but know limits of their authority and knowledge. Computer literate Ability to perform and work under pressure to deliver objectives and plans
Desirable
Substantial knowledge of medicine management procedures and policies Experience in the admission/discharge processes within hospital pharmacy Experience of management and coordination of staff within hospital pharmacy Proven knowledge and experience in using computer labelling and stock control systems within hospital pharmacy Experience of management and coordination of staff within hospital pharmacy
Communication Essential
To communicate information relevant to medicine management back to patients, staff and colleagues . Good interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with a wide range of staff and patients Demonstrates diplomacy in handling difficult staff situations. To identify compliance issues and action appropriately Clear communication
Planning and organisation skills Essential
Experience in organising workload to meet pharmacy services and patients' needs Self-motivated and able to motivate others Use own initiative and manage own time and deadlines Demonstrate ability to multitask Persuasive Approachable
Analytical and Judgement skills Essential
Proven evidence of judgement and prioritization skills with regards to targets, deadlines and stock management. Proven experience in problem solving Demonstrates competency under pressure Accurate with good attention to detail Good time management
Desirable
Experience in data collection, activities and analysis Ability to delegate and problem solve Evidence of project work Evidence of understanding extended technical roles within hospital pharmacy
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 Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address Nottingham University Hospitals
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)