Senior Pharmacy Technician

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Barts Health NHS Trust Full time

Job Overview

We are pleased to announce an opportunity for a dedicated and proactive Senior Pharmacy Technician to become a vital member of our operational team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong desire for professional growth and exhibit exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.

At Barts Health, we are committed to fostering the development of our staff. Within the Pharmacy department, we provide numerous opportunities for career advancement. You will engage in training programs designed to achieve both personal and departmental objectives.

As the largest Trust in the UK, Barts Health is dedicated to training Pre-registration Pharmacy Technicians annually, offering ample opportunities for successful candidates to advance within the Pharmacy Technician career pathway. Your role will involve mentoring and developing their skills, ensuring that all relevant criteria are met for the Pre Reg Trainee Pharmacy Technician position.

Candidates must possess a BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences / NVQ Level 3 or an equivalent qualification, be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), hold an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification, and have prior management or leadership experience.

Previous experience in a Hospital or Community Pharmacy setting is essential.

Main Responsibilities

The successful candidate will assist in managing a team of pharmacy assistants and trainee pharmacy assistants. They will provide patient-centered, high-quality care, primarily based in a hospital environment.

To ensure that patient needs are prioritized, the role will involve transitioning from traditional dispensary and medicines management services to a more integrated approach, utilizing skills and knowledge from both areas to form a multi-skilled team. This team will collaboratively work on the wards, delivering quality care through effective medicines optimization while also supporting the management of the dispensary on a rotational basis.

Working for Barts Health

Barts Health is recognized as one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and is a leading healthcare provider.

Our group of NHS hospitals is embarking on an exciting journey of improvement, aiming to become an outstanding organization with a world-class clinical reputation. Having successfully moved out of special measures, we are now positioned to chart a new course, continually striving to enhance all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, known for excellence and innovation, providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in the region and beyond. This includes being a provider of exceptional patient safety, consistently delivering high standards of harm-free care, and ensuring that patients receive care in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding workplace, where our values and behaviors are evident and guide our collaborative efforts.

Commitment to Inclusion

We are dedicated to promoting an inclusive environment where every staff member feels a sense of belonging. We value diversity and actively support an inclusive workplace culture.

Detailed Job Description and Responsibilities

The full job description outlines the key tasks and responsibilities associated with this role, along with the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required.

Person Specification

Experience

  • Experience in a hospital or community pharmacy setting
  • Significant experience as a pharmacy technician
  • Experience in supervising others and providing constructive feedback
  • Familiarity with pharmacy labeling and stock control systems
  • Patient counseling experience
  • Experience in organizing day-to-day services
  • Experience in conducting regular team meetings
  • Experience in providing feedback
  • Experience in hospital stock distribution and replenishment services
  • Medicines management experience in a ward-based setting

Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal and leadership abilities
  • Proficient in IT and Microsoft Office applications
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to interpret and dispense prescriptions accurately
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills
  • Problem-solving capabilities
  • Ability to motivate oneself and others
  • Effective time management skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Good numeracy skills, including pharmaceutical calculations

Qualifications

  • BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
  • Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  • Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification
  • HEE LaSE Medicines Optimisation qualification or equivalent

Knowledge

  • Understanding of GPhC revalidation requirements
  • Knowledge of medicines management systems at ward level
  • Up-to-date knowledge of relevant pharmacy legislation
  • Understanding of stock control systems
  • Knowledge of medications, side effects, and information sources
  • Knowledge of Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines requirements
  • Understanding of the importance of adhering to SOPs and legislation
  • Demonstrates a strong understanding of patient safety initiatives

Desirable Criteria

  • Understanding of how pharmacy technicians can evolve their roles

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