Band 5 - Senior Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy

3 days ago


Waterford, United Kingdom West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals Nhs Trust Full time

Job summary West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust isseeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic registered Pharmacy Technician, based at the Watford General Hospital and St Albans sites.
Working hours for this role are hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Whether you are a registered hospital pharmacy technician seeking a new challenge, a community pharmacy technician looking to transition into a hospital setting, or a pre-registration pharmacy technician nearing qualification, this role offers an excellent platform to advance your career.
Main duties of the job Applicants must be self-motivated and organised.
You will need to be able to work effectively alone and as part of a team.Whilst on rotation you will be expected to complete a set of competencies associated with each area.Candidates will be encouraged and supported to complete their ACPT, if not already obtained.
About us With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive.
They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.
We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description Job responsibilities To work as part of the pharmacy team in providing an efficient, effective and safe pharmaceutical service to patients and customers.To rotate through Dispensary and Clinical areas.To undertake a range of activities in the dispensary, including the preparation, dispensing and issuing of medicines (including clinical trial products and CDs) in response to prescriptions or requisitions.To provide a range of clinical and ward services under the direction of the Lead Clinical Technician.To provide advice to ward staff, patients and carers on pharmaceutical matters within own competency.To assist the senior Dispensary staff in supervising, training and coaching of pharmacy support workers/student technicians in the dispensary and assist with the daily organisation.To participate in the late duty, weekend and Bank Holiday rotas.
Person Specification Education and qualifications: Essential BTEC level 3 Diploma in the principles and practice for Pharmacy Technicians (previously NVQ 3 in pharmacy services / BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent).
Current registration as Pharmacy Technician with General Pharmaceutical Council.
Desirable Accredited checking qualification.
Clinical Technician Accreditation in Medicines Management (or equivalent).
Knowledge: Essential Basic clinical knowledge.
Requirements of Good Dispensing Practice.
Knowledge of CPD.
Knowledge of good stock control principles.
Good knowledge of law and ethics related to Pharmacy.
Understand the importance of the need for confidentiality.
Desirable Knowledge of the EMIS pharmacy system.
Knowledge of Specialist Hospital services Homecare, Medicines Management, Procurement.
Experience: Essential Recent experience in a pharmacy setting.
Experience of working to SOPs.
Experience of working with other healthcare professionals.
Experience of working with patients including counselling.
Desirable Experience of working in a pharmacy hospital.
Experience of EMIS pharmacy.



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