About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technicians to join our Medicines Management team at Frimley Health.
This is a Band 4/5 progression post, designed for both experienced hospital pharmacy technicians and those looking to transition from community or other pharmacy sectors. Previous hospital experience is not essential.
You will be supported through a comprehensive in-house training programme, including medicines management competencies, digital skills development and leadership training. Progression to Band 5 includes Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) development, if not already achieved, and opportunities to specialise in clinical areas of interest.
If you thrive in a busy, patient-focused environment, enjoy learning new skills, and want to directly improve patient care on our wards, we would be delighted to receive your application.
Previous applicants need not apply for this role.
Main duties of the job
Dispensary & Technical Services:
Safe and accurate dispensing and labelling of a wide range of prescriptions. Rotational experience across, Inpatient and outpatient dispensing (including clinical trials). Chemotherapy and specialist medicines. Controlled Drugs. Automated Drug Cabinets (ADCs). Robotic dispensing systems. Satellite services such as emergency supply pathways or hospice/mental health partners. Ward-based Medicines Management: Completing accurate medication histories and medicines reconciliation. Supporting safe and appropriate use of medicines on the wards.Counselling patients on new and existing treatments. Communicating effectively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless care. Weekly clinical governance checks under guidance from senior Medicines Management Technicians. Training and Development: Full competency-based training programme across all rotations.Opportunity to develop specialist skills in areas such as Acute Medicine, Care of the Elderly, Surgery, Orthopaedics, Respiratory, Oncology/Haematology, Maternity, Paediatrics or Frailty services (subject to service needs). Support to complete ACT accreditation (if applicable).Leadership and supervisory development as you progress toward Band 5. You will need:
To be a registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council or a Pre-Registration Student eligible for registration this year.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme.
We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will be a GPhCregistered Pharmacy Technician responsible for contributing to the delivery of safe, effective and patientcentred pharmacy services.
You will be expected to: Demonstrate accuracy, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Follow established procedures and uphold high professional standards. Support service improvement and patient safety initiatives across the pharmacy service.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered as a Pharmacy technician with GPHC Recognised Accredited. Checking qualification. Management/Optimisatio Accreditation.
Desirable
NVQ A1 Assessor Practice/Education Supervisor Leadership/management Qualification
Experience Essential
Hospital pharmacy experience.
Desirable
Experience in supervising people. Experience of using the EPIC EPR system. Experience of recruitment and selection
Skills & Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of CPDs. Knowledge of common medications to be able to accurately counsel patients and carers. Clear communication skills both verbal and written. Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload Able to work on several issues simultaneously; able to reprioritise work in a rapidly changing environment.
Desirable
Knowledge of EPIC. Knowledge of common computers systems and Microsoft apps including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Special Requirements Essential
Ability to be work flexible hours including late evenings, bank holidays and weekends on a rotational Basis. This post may require you to work cross site therefore must have a willingness to travel between sites.
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 Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Heatherwood Hospital
Brook Avenue
Ascot
SL5 7GB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)