Integrated Medicines Management-Pharmacy Technician

1 week ago


South Shields, South Tyneside, United Kingdom South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Initially Band 4-Progression to Band 5 when competencies are met

This is an opportunity for an existing registered pharmacy technician to become part of a progressive clinical pharmacy team, providing the professional, technical and logistical components of an Integrated Medicine Management Service at South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust.

We are looking for an enthusiastic pharmacy technician to join the IMM team. Working outside the dispensary with dedicated pharmacists at ward level you will provide a patient-focussed service which includes the assessment of patients own drugs, determining and maintaining supplies of medicines to be stored at the patients bedside to ensure a safe and timely discharge service from the hospital.

The role will involve counselling of patients on their medicines to deliver medicines optimisation and completing medicines reconciliation.

There will also be an opportunity to have a role within the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Service which will involve working closely with Trust research teams to set up and deliver clinical trials across the organisation.

Main duties of the job

You will be a GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician with experience working in a hospital or primary care setting.

You must possess NVQ pharmacy level 3 with BTEC or equivalent underpinning knowledge.

Candidates will be appointed to a band 4 post until the following requirements have been met. Minimum of 2 cycles of CPD revalidation as a registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Society.

Completed accredited accuracy checking and the following Medicines Management Frameworks

Module 1- Assessment of patients own drugs

Module 2- Ordering medication for one-stop dispensing

Module 3 - Medicines Reconciliation.

After completion of the above, candidates will progress into a band 5 post.

This Post has a requirement for seven-day working including weekends, late nights, bank holidays and cross site cover.

You must be adaptable, have good communication skills and possess the ability to work on your own initiative to deliver patient care within the wider multi-disciplinary team. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is flexible in their approach to work.

The post is subject to Enhanced CRB Disclosure. For informal enquiries or to arrange a visit please contact Francine Barnes (Lead Technician Integrated Medicines Management) on ext 42715.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description for full details-Band 4 and Band 5

To assist in the provision and development of pharmacy services to South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust.

To undertake to provide cover in the dispensaries/manufacturing unit to ensure all dispensary/production targets are met.

To undertake Integrated Medicines Management Training.

Person Specification

Physical Skills

Essential

Able to meet travel requirements of the post. Physically capable of doing the job.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Adaptable. Good communication skills. Good team worker. Ability to work on own initiative.

Desirable

Organisational skills. Ability to prioritise workload.

Experience

Essential

Basic IT Skills.

Desirable

Experience in dealing with patients. Experience in counselling.

Qualifications

Essential

Registered with GPHC. NVQ Pharmacy level 3 with BTEC or equivalent underpinning knowledge.

Desirable

Accuracy checker.

Personal Qualities

Essential

Ability to work to the challenges and deadlines of the post. Well motivated.
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