Senior Clinical Pharmacy Technician

1 week ago

Manchester, United Kingdom The Christie NHS FT Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our Clinical Pharmacy Team at The Christie NHS FT. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality clinical pharmacy services to our patients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Participate in and be responsible for pharmacy technician-based clinical pharmacy services on designated wards in partnership with the ward pharmacist to ensure a high-quality, patient-focused clinical pharmacy and medicines supply service to oncology patients is delivered.
  • Contribute to the service delivery within the day case units, including oncology solid tumours, haematology, and ambulatory care initiatives.
  • Ensure each patient is assessed on admission regarding medicines management, taking a complete and accurate medication history.
  • Rotate onto the Acute Assessment Unit providing a medicines optimisation role.
  • Participate in the assessment of patients for the self-medication scheme in accordance with local policy.
  • Provide a weekly top-up service for patients on designated wards to ensure continuous supply of medication.
  • Be responsible and assist the ward pharmacist in ensuring and organising the efficient supply of medication during the patients' stay in hospital and on discharge from the hospital, including assessing suitability of medication for discharge.
  • Be proactive in the discharge planning process and liaise with the ward pharmacist and other healthcare professionals to ensure prescriptions are processed and delivered to the patients in a timely manner.
  • Counsel patients and their carers to ensure greater understanding of their medication, including its safe use and side effects.
Requirements
  • BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science / NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent recognised pharmacy technician qualification.
  • BTEC Level 4 Professional Diploma in Dispensing Accuracy Checking or equivalent recognised accuracy checking qualification - or be willing to work towards the qualification.
  • Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
  • BTEC Level 4 Professional Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
  • Management qualification.
  • Member of APTUK.
  • Member of BOPA.
  • Relevant post-qualification experience.
  • Experience of working in ward pharmacy and clinical services.
  • Experience within the oncology setting.
  • Experience of working within hospital pharmacy.
Skills and Knowledge
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
  • Self-motivating.
  • Good organisation and time management skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure, highly organised, work to deadlines.
  • Ability to manage and implement change.
  • IT literate.
  • Ability to recognise own limitations.
Values
  • Able to deal with varied situations with tact and diplomacy.
  • To show empathy and understanding staff and patients.
  • To treat people with dignity and respect.
  • Professional approach.
  • Ability to adapt to change and to develop services and systems to meet changing needs.
  • Equality and diversity.

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