Pharmacy Technician Band 4, Pharmacy Patient Services

4 weeks ago


Dartford, United Kingdom Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic, hardworking Pharmacy Technicians to join our team of skilled Clinical Technicians to provide high quality medicines management for the Trust.

You will provide a clinical pharmacy service to a group of wards under the supervision of a Clinical Pharmacist. We support the development of our staff through our Education and Training Department.

You must be registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician, or due to register by September 2024, and hospital experience is essential

Main duties of the job

You will provide safe and efficient pharmaceutical care, ensuring that all medication required is assembled in a timely manner. You will participate in a 7 day Medicines Management service to the wards.

You will provide the full range of clinical duties of a pharmacy technician with particular emphasis on Medicine Reconciliation including the use of patient's own drugs and facilitate the discharge medication supply.

You must have obtained or be working towards the accredited checking pharmacy technician (ACPT) qualification. You must have obtained or be working towards the medicine optimisation programme or have a Pharmacy Technician Integrated Apprenticeship qualification or an equivalent qualification.

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Job description

Job responsibilities

General responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

Managerial responsibilities

Professional responsibilities

Education and development responsibilities

In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, please see the detailed job description and person specification for further information.

Person Specification

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Essential

BTEC NVQ(QCF) Level 3 in Pharmacy Service Skills Registered with GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician Accredited Medicines Management qualification Nationally accredited pharmacy checking technician

Desirable

Hospital Pharmacy Experience Practice Supervisor

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Working with Standard Operating Procedures Accurate dispensing skills Able to work alone and as part of a team Good IT/Computer skills

Desirable

Ability to prioritise work Patient Counselling skills Medicine management JAC programme user

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Pre registration or registered Pharmacy Technician Effective Customer service skills

Desirable

Experience of dispensary accreditation schemes Hospital experience

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Essential

Good communication skills Able to work alone and as part of a team Ability to be flexible in approach to work Good organisational skills Committed to high standard of patient care Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism

Desirable

Ability to prioritise work Ability to work under pressure Leadership qualities

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