Band 5 Senior Support Pharmacy Technician

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Pharmacy Technician within Dispensary Services to coordinate workflows for inpatients, outpatients and discharge medications, and to oversee daily dispensary operations. The role covers both the main dispensary and the cancer services satellite, with rotational evening, weekend and bank holiday shifts.

Current GPhC registration and accredited checking qualifications are required, with hospital pharmacy experience

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma or BTEC Level 3 with NVQ in Pharmacy Service Skills is required.
• Dispensing accuracy accreditation is required.
• Accredited Checking Technician qualification or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate workflow through the dispensary for inpatients, outpatients and discharge medication.
• Oversee the daily operation of the main dispensary against daily key performance indicators.
• Supervise training, health and safety, and stock management.
• Maintain waste management and reduce expired medication and stock losses.
• Ensure compliance with Controlled Drug regulations.
• Work across the main dispensary and the cancer services satellite.
• Act as a role model for the team.

Skills

Good Distribution Practice

Health and safety COSHH

Stock control & waste reduction

Code of Practice & customer care

Medicines knowledge

Pharmacy dispensing IT systems

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians

BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science with Level 3 NVQ in Pharmacy Service Skills

GPhC-defined equivalent

Dispensing accuracy accreditation (West Midlands scheme or equivalent)

Accredited Checking Technician (National Framework)

Job description

This post sits within Dispensary Services at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, supporting the Specialist Pharmacy Technician. It co-ordinates workflow for inpatient, outpatient and discharge medicines and oversees the daily running of the main dispensary against key performance targets. The role is split between the main dispensary and the cancer services satellite, with rotational evening, weekend and bank holiday cover. Candidates need current GPhC registration, accredited accuracy checking and a hospital pharmacy background.

What the job involves

• Co-ordinate workflow through the dispensary for inpatients, outpatients and discharge medication
• Oversee the daily operation of the main dispensary against daily key performance indicators
• Supervise training, health and safety, and stock management
• Maintain waste management and reduce expired medication and stock losses
• Ensure compliance with Controlled Drug regulations
• Work across the main dispensary and the cancer services satellite
• Act as a role model for the team

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians, or BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science with Level 3 NVQ in Pharmacy Service Skills, or GPhC-defined equivalent
• Dispensing accuracy accreditation (West Midlands scheme or equivalent)
• Accredited Checking Technician (National Framework) or equivalent

Registration & licences

• Current GPhC professional registration with evidence of continuing professional development

Experience

• Currently practising as a band 4 pharmacy technician or equivalent, or above, with post-qualification experience in an acute setting
• Significant pharmacy experience, including in a hospital setting
• Experience of the specialist function for the area, with equivalent knowledge and practical experience for the post
• Experience organising other grades of staff and their workload
• Experience deputising for senior staff and co-ordinating daily workflow, including situational staff management
• Experience working to policies, procedures and practices for the job

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of Good Distribution Practice
• Health and safety at work and COSHH
• Stock control and supply processes, with waste reduction in a cost-effective service
• Knowledge of the Code of Practice and customer care
• Knowledge of medicines, side effects and where to find further information
• Understanding of pharmacy dispensing and stock control IT systems

Nice to have

• Experience setting up new working practices or procedures
• Participation in training of staff
• Experience of managing other grades of staff
• Participation in student technician training in a mentor relationship
• Understanding of the ward environment

What’s offered

• Opportunity to develop professional skills
• In-service development training
• Opportunity to gain leadership and management skills