Pharmacy Technician Ward and Dispensary Services

1 week ago


Saint Leonards, United Kingdom East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

We are offering you an exciting opportunity to join our Medicines Management team at East Sussex Healthcare Trust. We are actively seeking reliable, conscientious, self-motivated individuals who have a positive, forward-thinking attitude to work as a part of the Pharmacy Clinical Team based at Conquest hospital. You will have to demonstrate self-confidence, have a reliable work history and possess mature interpersonal skills.

The Pharmacy Department provides a service to a wide range of patients with diverse needs across a range of specialities. We operate a comprehensive ward based, patient facing clinical service backed by innovative technology. You would become a valued member of the team providing this essential service and in return you will receive full training and support to facilitate your career development

You will need to be registered with the GPhC (General Pharmaceutical Council). Ideally you should possess hospital pharmacy experience, hold a medicines management certificate and be a qualified accuracy checking technician.

Newly registered (or soon to be qualified) Pharmacy Technicians will be considered but will initially be paid at the AFC Band 4 rate. Support with your career progression will be given in accordance with our Education and Training Strategy.

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

To complete concise medicines reconciliations on newly admitted patients.

To complete medication counselling on current and newly prescribed medication

To order any new medication for the patient.

To complete an hour (minimum) accuracy checking slot a day.

To work with the ward teams for the benefit of patient care

About us

At East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (ESHT) we provide safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex or visiting our local area. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £476 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive health services are provided by over 7000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the health and care regulator, rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. Our acute hospital at Hastings and our Community Services are also rated 'Outstanding'. Our acute hospital at Eastbourne is rated 'Good'.

In the summer of 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' (BFF) programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals at Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good general education including Maths and English Registered Pharmacy Technician Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

Medicines Management Counselling Accreditation Checking Technicians Accreditation Practice Supervisor/Train the Trainer accreditation

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a busy efficient dispensary 2 years as a qualified technician Knowledge of legislation affecting pharmacy practice Pharmaceutical knowledge on actions and uses of medicines

Desirable

Involvement in the management of Clinical Trials
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