Aseptic Pharmacy Technician

Calderdale And Huddersfield Nhs Foundation Trust; Calverley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Calderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust seeks an Aseptic Pharmacy Technician to support the Pharmacy Aseptic Unit under supervision. You will deliver and develop aseptic dispensing aligning with Trust objectives and NHS priorities, ensuring all practices meet regulatory requirements for patient safety.

Key duties include dispensing aseptics, supervising staff, and contributing to medicines management while handling hazardous compounds and participating in clinical trial activities

Qualifications

• Experience undertaking high-level patient-focused technical duties in a hospital or community setting.
• Good knowledge of dispensing standards and hospital pharmacy legislation.
• Meticulous attention to detail and workload prioritisation.
• Strong training and supervisory capabilities.
• Calm, professional manner under pressure with clear communication.
• Self-motivated and committed to CPD.
• Basic audit skills.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and issue prescriptions in the Pharmacy of the base hospital.
• Query prescriptions with prescribers within delegated authority.
• Contribute to medicines management to optimise the drug budget.
• Mentor staff through Controlled Drug training and rotation.
• Process controlled drug orders and prescriptions.
• Assess complex situations and advise on non-formulary medicines.
• Participate in activities related to clinical trials.

Skills

High-level tech duties

Dispensing standards

Attention to detail

Prioritise workload

Supervisory skills

Calm under pressure

Communication skills

Self-motivated

CPD commitment

Basic audit skills

Education

BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy

GPhC registration

Job description

Job summary
The post holder undertakes high-level technical duties in the Pharmacy Aseptic Unit.
To work under the supervision of the Pharmacy Aseptic Technician Team Manager to deliver and develop the aseptic dispensing service in accordance with current agreed Trust objectives and nationally agreed NHS priorities, ensuring all practices meet current statutory and legal requirements to ensure best quality patient care.

Main duties of the job
Aseptic Duties

• To undertake the aseptic dispensing process according to SOP's once a required level of competence and validation has been achieved.
• Concentration at all times to minimise the risk of medication errors.
• Working in a busy aseptic unit environment with frequent interruptions.
• A large proportion of the day spent standing or working at a computer.
• Working in an environment handling hazardous compounds such as cytotoxic medicines, monoclonal antibodies, radiopharmaceuticals, industrial ethanol and other cleaning products, and handling sharps
• To be responsible for checking Electronic Medicines Management work list
• To assist Senior Education and Training Pharmacy Technician by mentoring a range of staff
• To carry out the checking of prescriptions and related items, as per the departmental Accredited Checking Technician program and also undergo annual re-assessment of competency of this role in line with the regional framework
• To participate in the ordering, stock checks and stock control of medicines in each area of the pharmacy, ensuring efficient use of pharmaceuticals and resources
• You will be required to undertake activities in relation to clinical trials in line with standing operating procedures
• To follow guidance on rotas and prioritise own workload accordingly, in conjunction with the Senior Technician of the section.

About us
CHFT is an integrated acute and community Trust serving diverse communities across Calderdale and Kirklees, with strong partnerships across West Yorkshire.
We are proud of our One Culture of Care -- caring for each other with the same compassion, kindness and respect that we show our patients -- and of the values that underpin how we work: we put people first, we go see, we work together to get results, and we do the must dos.
CHFT is recognised as a forward looking, digitally enabled Trust, with a strong track record of using data, innovation and system collaboration to improve quality, safety and outcomes.
We are ambitious about the role that acute trusts play in prevention, population health and reducing inequalities, and this post sits at the heart of that agenda.

Job responsibilities
Dispensary Duties:

• To carry out the dispensing and issue of prescriptions in the Pharmacy of the base hospital
• To query prescriptions with prescribers, within the capabilities of a Band 5 technician, or when delegated to do so by a pharmacist
• To contribute to the efficient use of the drug budget through effective medicines management whilst dispensing and checking prescriptions
• To mentor staff through the Controlled Drug training package and rotation
• To process controlled drug orders and prescriptions
• To competently assess situations, some of which may be of a complex nature and need analysis, and make judgements concerning availability of non-formulary medicines informing the relevant senior member of staff if necessary

Please see the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities.

Person Specification
Experience & Knowledge
Essential

• Demonstrable experience of undertaking high level patient focused technical duties in a hospital or community setting.
• Good knowledge of dispensing standards and legislation relating to hospital pharmacy
• Able to pay meticulous attention to detail
• Able to prioritise workload
• Good training and supervisory skills
• Calm and professional manner under pressure
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Self motivated
• Demonstratable commitment to CPD
• Basic audit skills

Qualifications & Training
Essential

• BTEC/NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy services, including underpinning knowledge, or other equivalent qualification recognized by the General Pharmaceutical Council Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Communication & Relationships
Essential

• Able to work on own or as part of a team

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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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