Accuracy Checking Technician

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and dynamic pharmacy service provider is seeking an Accuracy Checking Technician to join their expanding team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to patient care through quality dispensing and effective leadership. With a commitment to staff development and a supportive environment, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of pharmacy services across multiple sites. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions and offers excellent benefits.

Benefits

Staff Bonus Scheme

Competitive Annual Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• GPhC registered pharmacy technician with BTEC Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience in pharmacy-based computer systems and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in delivering quality dispensing services.
• Supervise and plan the workload of the dispensary team.
• Perform final technical checks on dispensed items.

Skills

Accuracy Checking

Effective Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Stock Control

Problem Solving

Education

BTEC Level 3 or equivalent

GPhC registered pharmacy technician

Tools

Prescription Tracking System

Pharmacy Based Computer Systems

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in patient care through innovative pharmacy services? Crucible Pharmacy Limited (CPL), a dynamic and forward-thinking wholly owned subsidiary of Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (STH), is looking for a new Accuracy Checking Technician, initially at our Royal Hallamshire Hospital outpatient pharmacy, then additionally working at the Northern General Hospital pharmacy site as required.Following the acquisition of two stores from Boots, CPL has completed refurbishments at both sites. Complemented by new investments in robotic dispensing systems, CPL is at the forefront of enhancing pharmacy services across STH.We are seeking an experienced, self-motivated and positive ACT to be part of our progressive journey. Our commitment to innovation, patient focus, and staff development offers a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and innovative individual to join our expanding pharmacy team, so if you're passionate about patient care, want to work in a supportive team and are eager to develop, we encourage you to apply! This position is available with a salary of £31,455 p.a. full time (40 hours p.w. although part time hours may be available) with an excellent benefits package including access to a staff bonus scheme and competitive annual leave.

Please note this is not an AfC role.

Main duties of the job

o To provide support in the delivery of a quality dispensing service.o To provide support in implementing developments within dispensing services to meet the needs of the patient.o To perform a final technical check on dispensed items prior to release.o When necessary, to label, dispense and supply prescriptions presenting to the pharmacy department in readiness for technical checking.o To work flexibly as part of the dispensary team to provide and maintain a comprehensive pharmaceutical service in line with current departmental policies and procedures.o To provide leadership to and act as a role model for the other support staffo To work collaboratively with other support staff to get the most from pharmacy automation

About us

Crucible Pharmacy Ltd (CPL) is owned by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust but operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary providing pharmacy services to STH outpatients from 2 dispensaries covering all of the trust sites. It also provides a dispensing service for inpatient discharge prescriptions including compliance aids. Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has invested heavily in CPL with new, state of the art, outpatient dispensaries at both the Northern General and Royal Hallamshire sites, featuring the latest technology in automated dispensing systems.

Job responsibilities

LEADERSHIP 1. To assist in supervising and planning the day-to-day workload of the dispensary ensuring efficient workflow and prioritisation under direction from the ACT Team Leader. 2. To allocate, organise and monitor the work of relevant pharmacy staff. 3. Responsible for problem solving and making judgments involving a range of situations which may require analysis (e.g., fault finding on tracking system and automation, amending stock/financial discrepancies, staffing other areas, workflow). 4. To ensure competent use of Prescription Tracking System producing relevant reports/data to ensure dispensary standards are achieved and maintained. Complete and analyse daily feedback report. 5. Contribute to the development, implementation and provision of effective training and ensure staff competence across relevant staff groups. 6. To participate in the Mentorship programme and provide training to new staff. TECHNICAL 1. To work as an accredited checking technician including accuracy checking controlled drugs 2. Prepare, dispense and accuracy check patient compliance aids. Liaise with relatives/community staff/carers to ensure smooth transition of medication to the patient. 3. To interpret and follow up complex prescription queries. 4. Become trained to an advanced level on the automated dispensing systems, acting as a designated super-user to assist Operational staff with problem solving and retrievals. In the absence of pharmacist unit manager, organising the workload in the dispensary if the system fails. 5. To ensure that labelling standards, dispensary standard operating and health and safety procedures (e.g. COSHH, local fire strategy) are adhered to. Suggest changes and provide constructive feedback to dispensary managers. Act as nominated fire warden as part of team leader duties 6. To maintain a broad level of dispensary practice including reception, drug return/ destruction, answering telephone queries, managing stock lists and labelling/dispensing 7. To maintain the day-to-day management, ordering, receiving, storing and recording and auditing of CDs under the direction of the pharmacy manager 8. To contribute to the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs) covering each of the aspects of the safe management of CDs. 9. To ensure the controlled drug register is maintained and the balance is reconciled against the stock of every CD via a regular stock audit as agreed with the STH Accountable Officer. 10. To contribute to safe and secure medicines practice. This includes medicines selection, procurement, storage, preparation, dispensing, supply and patient education 11. To identify and promptly report to the duty Responsible Pharmacist potential problems in the administration of medicines such as medicine interactions, newly prescribed drugs, physical factors that could affect patient safety, compliance etc COMMUNICATION 1. Deal effectively with general enquiries and complaints, ensuring that all communication by the post-holder (verbally, electronically, by letter etc) with patients, relatives, carers, prescribers, pharmacists, staff, other health care professionals is of a high standard 2. To develop and maintain positive working relationships to facilitate efficient and effective services. 3. To maintain and update accurate pharmacy records relating to computer systems etc under the guidance of the pharmacy manager GENERAL 1. To maintain own continuing professional and personal competence. 2. To adhere to all relevant procedures and policies of Crucible Pharmacy Ltd

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

• BTEC Level 3 or equivalent
• GPhC registered pharmacy technician

Experience

• Able to label and dispense accurately
• Experience of using pharmacy based computer systems
• Experience / knowledge of stock control

Skills and Knowledge

• Works to high standard of accuracy
• Effective communication
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to manage complex workload
• Able to work independently
• Able to deal with conflict

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.