Pharmacy Technician
1 month ago
Job summary
A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to join the Rheumatology and Pharmacy Teams at the Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust.
Pharmacy services to the Rheumatology team are undergoing an exciting period of change. This role is new, and we are looking for an eager and innovative individual to develop the role of a technician in this area and improve how services are delivered to our patient. We want to increase the patient facing element of the service and expand our involvement. Working collaboratively with the Rheumatology team, our joint aim is to develop the Rheumatology service to further benefit our patients, who often have complex needs. If you have an ambition to develop your leadership skills and improve a service whilst developing your knowledge, then come and talk to us about the changes happening here.
The post holder will be based at the Birmingham Children's Hospital site and will be expected to provide expert medicines advice, medication reviews, counselling and participating in multidisciplinary team meetings. We also provide a homecare service to our patients and the postholder will be expected to work closely with the pharmacy homecare team.
The BWC pharmacy team was voted the Outstanding Clinical Team of the year. We have strong links with academia with many opportunities for further education and development.
Please note this is a 12 month fixed term position.
Main duties of the job
Sit within the Rheumatology Multidisciplinary Team assisting the Surgery Directorate Pharmacists to provide a clinical service. Enhance patient care and contribute to clinically safe, effective and cost efficient use of biologics/high cost drugs. To complete Medicines Reconciliation for Rheumatology Inpatients and Outpatients. Provide counselling for Rheumatology Inpatients and Outpatients. Liaise with the Pharmacy Homecare Team, Primary Care and other Trusts where patients are under a shared care agreement to support continuity of care. To monitor drug usage and provide cost savings where appropriate. To support in the development of SOPs and guidelines. To participate in the extended hours, weekend and bank holiday rotas as required.Applicants will hold a valid BTEC & NVQ Level 3 Pharmaceutical Science Certificate and be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services and BTEC (or equivalent) Registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician Accuracy Checking Technician Award
Knowledge and Nature of Experience
Essential
Medicines Management Experience providing ward based services Evidence of continuing professional development Knowledge of data protection and patient/staff confidentiality A clear concept of the developing role of the Pharmacy Technician Understanding Patient's needs, enabling the delivery of a safe and effective service.
Desirable
Experience of supervision and training other pharmacy staff Experience or knowledge of Hospital electronic prescribing systems Experience of training on new systems
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
Ability to record data relevant to role. Have problem solving skills with the ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands Able to make decisions on situations where there may be a number of courses of action. Able to escalate issues and know limits of own ability.
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knoweldge
Essential
Knowledge of computer based stock control, dispensing systems and associated technology
Desirable
Experience of using Microsoft Word and Excel Experience with Data handling and data validation Knowledge of Ascribe System Work effectively with colleagues as part of a team.
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential
Excellent team player Excellent health and attendance record Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and work accurately under pressure Good written and verbal English Adaptable to changes in working practices Smart appearance, creating a good impression to others Ability to tackle routine tasks accurately Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Remain professional at all times Motivated and enthusiastic An understanding and the ability to undertake the duties outlines in the job description A flexible attitude to working in all areas of the pharmacy departments across sites responding willingly to the demands of the service
Desirable
Effective organisational skills Experience of training staff-
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