About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic registered Pharmacy Technician to join the University Hospital NHS Trust with posts at the Queen Elizabeth site working in pharmacy. We are looking for a motivated Clinical Pharmacy Technician who will work closely with members of the multidisciplinary team on the wards to help to deliver a high quality, patient-focused, clinical pharmacy service across the Trust. You must hold or be working toward an Accredited Checking qualification.
Your main duties will be working on wards carrying out a comprehensive medicines management service which will encompass assessment of patient's own medicines, medicines reconciliation, and counselling for discharge. In addition the ward based teams are heavily involved in the governance of medicines through our regular cycle of audits.
You must have good organisational, communication and interpersonal skills and be able to show you are self- motivated and flexible in your approach to your work to meet the requirements for our developing service.
A requirement to participate in evening working, weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis will be necessary.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for all essential and desirable criteria required for the role. For further information about the role please contact Helen Laws -- [email protected] -- 0121 627 8730
Main duties of the job
Main duties and responsibilities
With a patient-focused approach, you will;
*Support the pharmacy dept in the provisions of complete pharmaceutical care to patients
*Deliver a high-quality ward-based medicine optimisation service
*Act as a role model and provide training and mentoring to junior staff members
*Support the in-patient pharmacy where required
*Carry out accuracy checking commitments
Key person specification requirements
*A nationally recognised pharmacy technician qualification and be registered with the GPHC
*Currently practicing as a registered pharmacy technician with at least one year's post qualification experience.
*A national recognised accredited accuracy checking qualification
*A professional attitude with the ability to motivate self and others
*The ability to remain calm under pressure
*A flexible approach and commitment to accommodate the needs of the service
*A strong attention to detail
*Experience working as a clinical pharmacy technician or similar capacity is desirable
This post offers in service development training and the opportunity to gain valuable skills in a clinical role.
A requirement to participates in evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis will be necessary
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description Job responsibilities *Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GCSEs -- Mathematics and English (Grade B/5) and four other subjects including Science (Grade C/4) Or * GCSEs: Mathematics, English and Science (Grade C/4 or equivalent) and two other GCSEs (Grade C/4) and successful achievement of the pharmacy service skills Level 2 NVQ qualification (or equivalent) Or * Three A levels, one of which is a relevant science subject and Mathematics B/5 (GCSE or equivalent) Or * Degree in science or humanities and Mathematics B/5 (GCSE or equivalent) * Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians Or * BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science and Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent as defined by the General Pharmaceutical Council * Dispensing Accuracy Accreditation, West Midland's scheme or equivalent * Evidence of Continued Professional Development * Professional Registration with the GPhC * Accredited Checking Technician (National Framework)
Desirable
Accredited Checking Technician (National Framework)
Experience Essential
Two years' work experience in Pharmacy pre-qualification * Currently practicing as a band 4 pharmacy technician / equivalent or above with post-qualification experience within an acute setting * The ability to demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge and the relevant practical experience for the post * Significant experience within a pharmacy setting * Experience of the specialist function for area of responsibility * Experience of organising other grades of staff and their workload * Experienced in working to policies and procedures * Significant experience within a hospital pharmacy setting * Understanding of Good Distribution Practice (GDP) * Health and Safety at Work and COSHH * Understanding of dispensing, stock control, supply and I.T systems and processes * Knowledge of Code of Practice / Customer Care * Knowledge of medicines, side effects and where to find further information * Knowledge of practices, policies and procedures associated with the job * Understands the need for delivering a cost effective service and the required work practices to reduce waste
Desirable
Experience working as a Clinical Pharmacy Technician or similar capacity * Deputising for senior personnel, co-ordinating daily work flow including situational staff management * Experience in setting up new working practices or procedures * Participation in the training and mentoring of staff * Understanding of ward environment
Additional Criteria Essential
Ability to work in a team * Enthusiastic, reliable and trustworthy and displays a mature attitude * Good time management * Careful and accurate in work * Able to demonstrate discretion and diplomacy * Fair and objective * Flexible to the demands of the post, the needs of the pharmacy service and other staff * Good team player and able to motive others * Self-motivated and sound use of own initiative * Keen to improve and develop the pharmacy service and committed to the concept of technician-led services * Keen to develop own person skill and use these for the benefit of others * Able to demonstrate timely referral to senior staff appropriately * Ability to travel to other Trust sites * Flexible to work in accordance with service needs * Committed to abide by the Trust Vision and Values
Desirable
Awareness of future developments within 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.
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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 Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)