Pharmacy Technician

3 months ago

London, United Kingdom London Ambulance Service NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

To provide specialist technical pharmacy expertise to LAS in order to improve the quality of patient care and compliance in accordance with UK Law and associated medicines legislation.

To undertake the role of a rotational pharmacy technician in the Medicines Packing Unit, Medicines Governance and Integrated Urgent Care/111 (IUC/111).

To manage the procurement, distribution and supply of pharmaceutical products based on clinical need and cost effective support the implementation and maintenance of medicines governance systems and processes across the LAS.

The job holder will work closely with the Pharmacy Technician Specialist, Medication Safety Officer and the Chief Pharmacist. Travel is required to other LAS Trust sites as necessary for meetings.

To lead on the end-to-end management of the storage and supply of medicines Trust-wide. To be responsible for receipt of deliveries from suppliers and the onward supply chain to Trust locations.

Main duties of the job

Manage the drug packing of the Medicines Packing Unit to ensure that packing of medicines is in line with best practice standards, this may include;

Implementing policies Proposing changes to working practices & procedures with consideration for impact on other areas Developing and implementing SOPs within own area Suggesting changes to policies that impact beyond own area Developing & delivering training to staff

To support and oversee special projects as and when required, promoting the image of LAS by working in accordance with our vision and values.

Support the development of medicines management services

Checks and audits controlled drugs at the MPU.

Ensures that the purchasing of medicines remains within the parameters of the drugs budget.

Authorised signatory for medicines related purchase orders.

Assembles and checks LAS drug packs using a process that it in accordance with UK medicines legislation.

About us

Our organisation is driven by our strategic objectives and organisational values and we look for people who are strongly aligned with them.

The Medicines Management Team is new and growing rapidly. Our Team is tight knit and work well together. Being new, has enabled a lot of innovation to occur and service improvement continues to blossom. This vacancy would suit a ACT accredited pharmacy technician with a strong NHS background who is looking for a Team that can provide a high level of mentoring and support on an on-going basis. Limited free parking is available at our current and new medicines packing units as well as good transport links

Job description

Job responsibilities

Effectively supervise the Medicines Distribution & Logistics Medicines Store and ensuring that demand of medicines is met across the Trust and that medicines are kept in a secure manner. To use specialist knowledge, to further develop the role and understanding of medicines management within LAS. To support the development and delivery medicine management training, if required and agreed for a range of individuals including clinicians and non-clinicians. Support the delivery of the corporate governance and assurance requirements and any internal/external assurance processes. To supervise and undertake risk management and clinical governance activities within own area of responsibility and contribute towards the delivery of the appropriate quality standards and targets outlined in the Trusts Risk Management Strategy.

Applicants are advised to read all the information enclosed in the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

Previous applicants need not apply .

Priority will be given to London Ambulance Service employees who are at risk of redundancy.

We reserve the right to close the application window early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician NVQ3, BTEC in pharmaceutical science or equivalent Successful completion of short courses relevant to practice Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician qualification

Experience

Essential

Experience developing and writing Standard Operating Procedures Experience supporting staff with training Experience managing staff Experience of undertaking research activities and dispensing clinical trial medicines Experience of stock management Experience of report writing Previous work with or within an NHS Trust

Desirable

Previous experience of delivering induction and competency based training Experience in financial management

Knowledge

Essential

Robust knowledge of the GPhC Standards of conduct, ethics and performance Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of national guidelines and can relate to performance related issues in practice. Knowledge of medicines management governance requirements within NHS Ambulance Services. Ability to apply technical pharmacy knowledge and critically compare a range of options Understanding of COSHH regulations and Health and Safety at Work Act.

Desirable

Knowledge of wholesale dealer activities

Personal Abilities

Essential

Able to work autonomously and take responsibility for decisions Able to travel to different sites across LAS Able to undertake further training/development as necessary

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