Senior Paediatric Pharmacy Technician
4 weeks ago
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated pharmacy technician to join our dispensary team within Evelina London Pharmacy. You will play a role the delivery of pharmaceutical care to a diverse group of paediatric patients. You will work in a structured environment providing support to the wider team to meet key directorate targets.
Your role will be to support the Principal Paediatric Pharmacy Technician in providing a safe, efficient and accurate dispensary service. Including the dispensing and checking of prescriptions, counselling of patients/carers, maintenance of stock and associated documentation. Assist in the supervision and training of pharmacy staff working within the Evelina London dispensary. Deputise for the dispensary Principal Paediatric Pharmacy Technician Pharmacy in their absence.
Main duties of the job
Provide a safe and efficient supply of pharmaceutical products to patients. Including dispensing/checking of screened prescriptions and counselling to patients/carers. Stock control and inventory management. Assisting in the supervision and training of junior members of the team. Undertaking audit and project work. Deputise for the Principal Paediatric Pharmacy Technician.Excellent interpersonal skills in a multidisciplinary environment
Effective communication and organisational skills
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
The flexibility to adapt to changing demands
The ability to work to precise timescales and deadlines
Good working knowledge of hospital pharmacy processes.
Computer literate and have a keen eye for detail.
You will already possess an accredited checking pharmacy technician (ACPT) qualification or be enrolled and working towards the qualification.
For all pharmacy technician posts you require to have successfully completed an NVQ Pharmaceutical Services Level 3 or equivalent and be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
The Pharmacydepartments of Guys and St Thomas' provide safe and effective pharmaceutical ward and dispensary services to the many inpatients and outpatients of the Trust's many specialities.
The post holder must demonstrate their commitment to upholding the Trust values, within which we carry out our roles:
Put patients first - consider the patient's needs and wishes in all that they do
Take pride in what they do - strive for highest standards on own work and challenge colleagues to do the same
Respect others - patients, visitors and colleagues. Actively give and receive feedback
Strive to be the best - in terms of patient care & teamwork
Act with integrity - maintain the privacy & dignity of patients, work with integrity and be trustworthy, be accountable for own work
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Operational
Participate in the timely, accurate and cost-effective dispensing of medicines against outpatient and inpatients prescriptions. Participate in the final check of clinically screened prescriptions by a pharmacist. Participate in the provision of counselling and advice to patients/carers on the use of their/childs medication. Participate in the dispensing and checking of controlled drugs. Ensuring appropriate storage, accuracy and record keeping is followed. Participate in the dispensing and checking of clinical trial prescriptions as required. Ensure that procedures relating to good dispensing practice are followed, and encourage and maintain high standards and orderly methods of working. Encourage and support compliance with the paediatric formulary and dispensary policies. Participate in the Omnicell service by completing cycle counts as required. Participate in the medicines management service to inpatients if required. Responsible for the maintenance of dispensary documentation. Assist in the collection and preparation of workload, quality and financial indicators. Assist in project work as required.Stock Control
Supervise stock and consumable management in the dispensary, including stock checks, stock rotation, expiry date checks and relevant documentation. Participate in the problem solving of incorrect stock levels, generated by stock checks and adhoc queries. Responsible for the management of medicine waste and medication returns. Ensuring recycling and destruction procedures are adhered to. Participate in the investigation and required actions of drug alerts/recalls and out of stocks.Management and Supervision
Assist in the supervision of the day to day running of the dispensary as required by the Principal Paediatric Pharmacy Technician. Assist in the supervision of pharmacy assistants, pre-reg trainee pharmacy technicians, qualified technicians and junior pharmacists in the dispensary. Deputise for the Principal Paediatric Pharmacy Technician when required.Training and Education
Complete the clinical trials accreditation as required. Undertake CPD and to attend courses in practice areas where needs are identified. Participate in the department performance review scheme by attending regular review sessions with the Principal Paediatric Pharmacy Technician. Participate in the induction and training of volunteers, pharmacy assistants, pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians, qualified technicians, trainee pharmacists and junior pharmacists. Participate in the assessments and appraisals of the pharmacy assistants, pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians and qualified technicians.Other Duties
Participate in the departmental performance review development scheme by attending regular review sessions with the Principal Paediatric Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary. Participate in the various departmental rotas, including weekend, bank holiday and late night rotas. Undertake any other duties requested by the Pharmacy Operations Manager and Principal Paediatric Pharmacy Technician. Work in line with trust policies and procedures. Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
NVQ Pharmacy Services Level 3 plus an accredited underpinning knowledge Completion of or working towards a recognised Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification Registered as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable
Practice/Educational Supervisor qualification Supervisory/leadership and management qualification Medicine management accreditation
Experience
Essential
Working in a busy hospital dispensary Supervising and mentoring staff Checking of medicines in a hospital pharmacy
Desirable
Supervising the day to day running of a dispensary Working in a children's hospital dispensary
Skills
Essential
Demonstrated ability to dispense accurately to set standards Demonstrated ability to dispense clinical trials Demonstrated ability to counsel and give advice to patients/their carers on their/child's medications Demonstrated ability to final check of clinically screened prescriptions Demonstrated ability to work to set procedures Demonstrated ability to work accurately under pressure Demonstrated ability to prioritise and organise routine daily tasks using own initiative, whilst supervising the team Demonstrated ability to, plan, organise and deliver, training and assessment. Demonstrated ability to motivate self and others Demonstrated ability to communicate routine, more complex and sensitive information effectively using clear written and spoken English and overcome barriers to understanding Demonstrated effective customer service skills Demonstrated pharmacy computer and IT skills Demonstrated accurate numeracy skills, without using a calculator, including Demonstrated ability to clearly and accurately complete complex routine and non-routine documentation
Desirable
Delivering induction and training Train the Trainer or equivalent Demonstrated ability to write standard operating procedures Demonstrated ability to undertake recruitment and selection of pharmacy staff Demonstrated ability to conduct appraisals/ performance development reviews (PDR) JAC pharmacy computer system Demonstrated ability to manage stock inventory-
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