Cancer Services Pharmacy Technician
3 weeks ago
Job summary
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated registered pharmacy technician to join our ward based clinical team. We welcome applications from experienced and newly registered pharmacy technicians who have the qualities to fulfil the requirements of the role.
We are looking for somebody with a friendly demeanor, and excellent interpersonal skills which enable you to work well with other healthcare professionals. Confidence to use your own initiative is required, as well as; problem solving skills and the enjoyment from working as part of a team.
Main duties of the job
As part of the Medicines Optimisation team; provide an effective, intergrated ward-based pharmacy service, as part of the Cancer Services team. Undertake medicines reconciliation reviews on all newly admitted inpatients, liaise with ward teams to ensure patient safety, manage an effective system to ensure efficient and economic provision of stock, support the dispensary and other areas of pharmacy to ensure timely provision of medicines for patients, undertake mandatory audits and data collection, assist in the training and development of pre-registration technicians and other pharmacy staff.
As an Accredited Checking Technician; participate in the rota for final accuracy check of dispensed items for both inpatients and outpatients.
About us
You will be joining our friendly and supportive pharmacy team on the main hospital site on the outskirts of Torquay.
Why work with us- Torbay Hospital provides acute care for the local community and has several community hospitals, and is a hot-spot for those who are considering living by the sea or within half an hour of Dartmoor National Park and an hour to Exmoor National Park. Meanwhile, Plymouth and Exeter are also both within a short drive to enjoy the culture, maritime history and shopping experiences.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Recognised pharmacy technician qualification ( BTEC National Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences, NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services). Detailed evidence of appropriate continuingprofessional development (CPD). Have an interest in oncology and haematology. Exposure to potentially infective conditions, diarrhoea and vomiting. The majority of the working day spent in the clinical environment. This would involve occasional exposure to distressing or emotional situations, aggressive or abusive patients/families and potentially infective conditions. Frequent requirement for prolonged periods of concentrationFull Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification .
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Person Specification
Standard
Essential
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technician (or equivalent), or, NVQ Level 3/BTEC in Pharmacy Services Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable
Accredited as Medicines Optimisation (formally Medicines Management) Technician Accredited Checking Technician Hospital pharmacy experience-
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