About this role
Job summary
West Suffolk Professionals (WSP) are responsible for the recruitment, management and retention of all temporary staff within the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust.
We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Bank Band 5/6 Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician who can support our existing Pharmacy team as a temporary worker for a period of up to 3 months.
You will need to have the Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technicianqualification, be registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician and demonstrate recent experience of working in hospital or retail pharmacy.
Final banding and salary (per annum, pro rata) will be awarded, dependant upon experience.
Please note that West Suffolk Professionals are not able to support sponsorship roles as we cannot offer guaranteed hours on Bank.
Main duties of the job
The Trust delivers services to patients seven days a week and aims to provide equality of treatment and outcome regardless of the day of the week.
The core hours for the pharmacy department are usually worked between 08.30 and 17.00, Monday - Friday, rostered by the department.
There may be scope for extra Bank cover for late shifts: 10.00-18.30 and weekend shifts: 09.00-17.00, Saturday and Sunday. with weekends and late shifts allocated on a rostered basis.
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description Job responsibilities
KEY TASKS:
Dispensary
Dispense prescribed items for in-patients, patients awaiting discharge and out-patients, in accordance with standard operating procedures. This will include, but is not limited to, controlled drugs, unlicensed medication, cytotoxic medication, medication for clinical trials and high-cost drugs. As an accredited accuracy checking pharmacy technician (ACPT), complete the final accuracy check for dispensed items (clinically screened by a pharmacist) against inpatient requests, discharge prescriptions and outpatient prescriptions, safely handing the latter out to patients with appropriate counselling. Utilise the electronic prescribing system (e-Care) within scope of job remit and use the pharmacy computer system (CMM) to maintain accurate patient records and information regarding supplies thepharmacy department have made. Query prescription anomalies and potential supply problems with relevant clinical staff. Undertake patient medication counselling and provide advice on medicines to patients, carers and healthcare professionals as required, within the dispensary environment. This will include selling over the counter (OTC) medicines to the public and offering advice under the supervision of a pharmacist. Provide information to patients, carers and other healthcare professionals as required. Undertake effective stock rotation, expiry date checking, appropriate storage of medicines in the dispensary environment and close communication with the procurement team to organise supply of urgent medication if not immediately available. Assist the dispensary manager to ensure workflow, staffing levels and skill mix is adequate for service provision within the dispensary. Undertake dispensing and accuracy checking of controlled drugs, ensuring accurate records are maintained through use of the Omnicell Automated Drug Cabinets (ADC) and Med X electronic controlled drugs register. Ensure controlled drug stock discrepancies are rectified in a timely manner. Assist in daily dispensary housekeeping tasks as required by the dispensary manager. Always follow departmental standard operating procedures. Education and Training
Attend relevant training courses as appropriate. Assist in the training of Pharmacy staff and other professional staff as required. Assist with inductions and training of Pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians, junior pharmacy technicians and other staff as appropriate. Keep up to date with all relevant mandatory training as required by the Trust. Contribute to the effectiveness of the pharmacy department and its services by providing suggestions for innovation and development and upholding the Pharmacy department team charter. Health, Safety and Security
Report any incidents/accidents and near misses in accordance with the Trusts incident reporting procedure. To be aware and comply with policies and procedures relating to Health and Safety/COSHH issues regarding handling of potentially hazardous materials. Comply with all Trust policies and procedures to protect the health, safety, and welfare of self and anyone affected by the Trusts business. Comply with the Trusts Risk Management Strategy and Directorate/Department health and safety policies and procedures. Ensure that equipment and facilities provided for the protection of health and safety is well-maintained, used appropriately and defects reported to relevant senior staff. Comply with emergency procedures e.g. resuscitation, evacuation, and fire precaution procedures. Comply with the requirements of mandatory training. Additional Duties
Receptionist duties, when necessary, including dealing with internal and external customers, receiving cash and debit/credit cards for payment, operating the dispensary till and confirming exemption where necessary. To ensure that statutory requirements are always met and to implement Trust policy as directed by the Chief Pharmacist. Maintain professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a registered pharmacy technician. Maintain appropriate Continuing Professional Development (CPD) records as required by the GPhC. Act as an ambassador for the pharmacy service at West Suffolk Hospital. To give professional advice on pharmaceutical matters to medical, nursing and other professional staff or refer requests when necessary to the appropriate pharmacist. To undertake other reasonable duties within the framework of the post as directed by the Chief Pharmacist. The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
BTEC Pharmaceutical Science NVQ Level 3 or equivalent. Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician qualification. Registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician.
Experience and Knowledge Essential
Recent experience of working in hospital or retail pharmacy. Experience of dealing with members of the public. Computer literacy of standard MS Office applications
Desirable
Supervisory skills. Knowledge of pharmacy based computer systems.
Personal Qualities Essential
Good team worker. Good communications skills (verbal, written and digital). Ability to work in an organised and calm fashion in a busy environment. Ability to work to deadlines and to meet agreed objectives. Adaptable to change/ flexible approach to work. Occupational health clearance Positive attitude towards personal / self development Commitment to further training and self motivation.
Skills and Abilities Essential
Experience of dealing with members of the public and other health care workers in a professional manner. Ability to supervise Pharmacy Assistants and other staff as appropriate. Have an all-round knowledge of the technical aspects of hospital pharmacy and a broad outlook of pharmaceutical issues. Able to work closely and in liaison with co workers within the department. Manage time effectively. Ability to travel to all rural location to meet the needs of the role. Attention to detail. Able to make decisions.
Desirable
Familiar with standard IT software/hardware.
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.
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 West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Hardwick Lane
BURY ST EDMUNDS
IP33 2QZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)