Rotational Pharmacy Technician

2 days ago

West Stow, United Kingdom West Suffolk Nhs Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary At West Suffolk, our patients are at the heart of everything we do.
We are dedicated to delivering the best quality and safest care to our local communities and need committed and skilled people to help us achieve this.
Are you a qualified Pharmacy Technician or Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician working towards qualification and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)?
Are you dynamic, pro-active and enthusiastic about providing exceptional care and experience for patients?
If the answer is yes, the Pharmacy Department is currently recruiting for a Rotational Pharmacy Technician to join our team and enhance the pool of exceptional staff we have working at West Suffolk Hospital.
As qualified Pharmacy Technicians, you will have the opportunity to work in both ward-based and pharmacy dispensary services.
Our in-house Aseptic Production facility may also form part of rotational responsibilities but will be confirmed upon appointment of successful candidates.
We are proud to promote ourselves as forward-thinking and utilise technology in services provided to help increase efficiencies and reduce errors.
This includes automation through use of our dispensary robot and an electronic prescribing system to centralise patient information all in one place.
Both systems help to improve patient safety which is at the core of Trust values.
Main duties of the job Aspects of the role include: Support dispensary services by checking stock and prescriptions, ordering medicines, dispensing, labelling, accuracy checking and counselling patients on their pharmaceutical needs.
Support ward-based activities by undertaking stock control, medication supply, medicines reconciliation, expediting medicines for patient discharge and utilising close liaison with ward pharmacists, medical and nursing teams.
Communication with patients to inform and coach them about their healthcare requirements.
Support improvements in patient safety, staff support and health and wellbeing.
Pre-registration pharmacy technicians working towards registration with the GPhC who prove successful during interview, will automatically be employed at band 4 once the necessary qualification and registration status is attained.
A six-month progression plan will be implemented to allow necessary in-house competencies to be achieved.
Successful completion alongside visible display of necessary behaviours in line with GPhC standards for pharmacy professionals will allow progression to band 5.
Qualified technicians that wish to apply, but do not fully meet person specification essential criteria, are still encouraged to do so.
All candidates will be reviewed before and during the interview process to assess their level of knowledge and experience.
About us #BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust.
By us.
By our patients.
By our communityWe are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk.
We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward).
It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work.
Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us.
What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description Job responsibilities At West Suffolk, we strive to help staff achieve their potential.
This is a great opportunity to develop your pharmacy career and make a real difference to the lives of those who need our care We welcome applicants who have not previously worked in a hospital setting and will provide training and support to those transferring from a different sector.
Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role.
Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Relevant Level 3 / 4 pharmacy technician qualification suitable for GPhC registration.
Registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician.
oBTEC Pharmaceutical Science NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Band 5 only oAccredited Checking (or nearing completion of accreditation) B5 Only oMedicines Reconciliation (or nearing completion of accreditation) B5 only Desirable Accredited patient consultation skills.
Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT).
Medicines Management Service (POD & Supply) competent.
Medicines Reconciliation competent.
oA1/V1 Assessor Award.
Experience and Knowledge Essential Experience of working in hospital, retail, or other pharmacy environment.
Experience of dealing with members of the public.
Knowledge of pharmacy-based computer systems.
Supervision of staff, including pre-registration.
Desirable oSupervisory skills.
B5 only oKnowledge of pharmacy-based computer systems.
B5 only Skills and Abilities Essential Communicate and interact with members of the public and other health care workers in a professional manner.
Prioritise and manage workload.
Manage time effectively.
Demonstrate attention to detail.
Make decisions and problem solve.
Maintain composure, working in a methodical, organised manner in a busy environment.
Work to deadlines and meet agreed objectives.
Undertake manual handling activities, using appropriate lifting aids if necessary.
oExperience of dealing with members of the public and other health care workers in a professional manner.
Band 5 only oHave an all-round knowledge of the technical aspects of hospital pharmacy and a broad outlook of pharmaceutical issues.
- B5 oAble to work closely and in liaison with co-workers within the department.
oAttention to detail.
Desirable Familiar with IT software MS Office.
All-round knowledge of the technical aspects of hospital pharmacy.
Personal Qualities Essential Positive attitude to work.
Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes positive team working ethic.
Effective communications skills including verbal, written and digital.
Shares information and good practice appropriately.
Flexible approach to working hours and duties.
Treat everyone with respect and dignity recognising differing perspective and opinion.

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