Band 5 Clinical Pharmacy Technician- Pharmacy

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Clinical Pharmacy Technician to join the Good Hope Hospital team. You will work with pharmacists to deliver medicines optimisation and high-quality patient care.

The role provides in-service development, opportunities to practice at an advanced level, and a training schedule with experienced Technicians. Flexibility for shifts is required.

Qualifications

• Nationally recognised pharmacy technician qualification and GPhC registration.
• Post-qualification experience in an acute setting is required.
• Accredited Checking Technician (National Framework) or equivalent preferred.
• Demonstrates professionalism, calm under pressure and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide complete pharmaceutical care to patients.
• Deliver ward-based medicines optimisation across Trust sites.
• Mentor junior staff and support the pharmacy team.
• Support cancer services satellite unit in pharmacy operations.
• Carry out accuracy checking commitments and maintain quality standards.

Skills

GPhC registration

Accuracy checking

Acute setting experience

Calm under pressure

Flexible approach

Attention to detail

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians

BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science

Equivalent as defined by GPhC

Job description

Job Summary

A fantastic opportunity has presented for an enthusiastic and committed individual to gain specialised skills in a clinical role. We are looking for a motivated pharmacy technician to join our diverse team.

Job Summary

A fantastic opportunity has presented for an enthusiastic and committed individual to gain specialised skills in a clinical role. We are looking for a motivated pharmacy technician to join our diverse team.

The post holder will be a key part of the wider pharmacy team responsible for working alongside other healthcare professionals, including pharmacists to manage the provision and supply of medication to patients at Good Hope within University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) NHS Foundation Trust.

You will be responsible for delivering a high standard of clinical care to patients at our hospital through the provision of a safe and effective clinical medicines optimisation service. As part of this role, you will work collaboratively with the clinical pharmacy team to bridge the gap between pharmacy and clinical area(s). You will build key relationships with the multidisciplinary team, acting as a key communication link.

In this role, you will be fully supported to gain the skills and experience required to practice at an advanced level in the hospital setting. As the successful candidate, you will undertake a comprehensive training schedule with the support of several experienced Clinical Pharmacy Technicians.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for all essential and desirable criteria required for the role.

Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required

• Support the pharmacy department in the provision of complete pharmaceutical care to patients;
• Deliver a high quality ward based medicines optimisation service to a multitude of areas throughout the Trust;
• Act as a role model and provide training and mentoring to junior staff members;
• Support the pharmacy satellite unit in cancer services;
• Carry out accuracy checking commitments;

Key Person Specification Requirements

• A nationally recognised pharmacy technician qualification and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council;
• Currently practicing as a registered pharmacy technician with post qualification experience within an acute setting
• A nationally recognised accredited accuracy checking qualification
• A professional attitude with the ability to motivate self and others
• The ability to remain calm under pressure
• A flexible approach and commitment to accommodate the needs of the service
• A strong attention to detail
• Experience working as a clinical pharmacy technician or similar capacity is desirable

This post offers in-service development training and the opportunity to gain valuable skills in a clinical role. A requirement to participate in one evening per week, 1 in 7-12 weekends, and one bank holiday per year on a rotational basis will be necessary.

About Us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job Description

Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Must Have The Following

• Professional Registration with the GPhC.
• Dispensing Accuracy Accreditation. West Midland's scheme or equivalent.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
• Accredited Checking Technician (National Framework) or equivalent.

Plus One Of The Following

• Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians

OR

• BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science and Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills

OR

equivalent as defined by the General Pharmaceutical Council

Desirable

• Accredited Checking Technician (National Framework)

Experience

Essential

• Significant work experience in Pharmacy pre-qualification
• Currently practicing as a band 4 pharmacy technician / equivalent or above with post-qualification experience within an acute setting
• The ability to demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge and the relevant practical experience for the post
• Significant experience within a pharmacy setting
• Experience of the specialist function for area of responsibility
• Experience of organising other grades of staff and their workload
• Experienced in working to policies and procedures
• Significant experience within a hospital pharmacy setting
• Understanding of Good Distribution Practice (GDP)
• Health and Safety at Work and COSHH * Understanding of dispensing, stock control, supply and I.T systems and processes
• Knowledge of Code of Practice / Customer Care
• Knowledge of medicines, side effects and where to find further information
• Knowledge of practices, policies and procedures associated with the job
• Understands the need for delivering a cost effective service and the required work practices to reduce waste

Desirable

• Experience working as a Clinical Pharmacy Technician or similar capacity
• Deputising for senior personnel, co-ordinating daily work flow including situational staff management
• Experience in setting up new working practices or procedures
• Participation in the training and mentoring of staff
• Understanding of ward environment

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

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.

UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 5

Salary £32073.00 to £39043.00 Yearly

Contract Permanent

Working pattern Full-Time, Flexible Working

Reference number 304-9020390

Job locations Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR

Attachments

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