HIV Pharmacy Technician

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks an enthusiastic pharmacy technician to join their Infection and Immunity team. This role involves coordinating HIV homecare prescriptions and providing essential medicines management services. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a keen attention to detail, ensuring that patients receive the highest standards of care. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence and innovation in healthcare, where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient outcomes and team dynamics.

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacy technician with relevant qualifications.
• Experience in a busy pharmacy department and hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the repeat prescription service for HIV patients.
• Liaise with homecare providers and educate patients on medicines.

Skills

Effective Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Patient Counseling

Pharmacy Labelling Knowledge

Education

BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians

Registration with GPhC

HEE Medicines Optimisation Accreditation

Practice Supervisor Qualification

Job description

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Are you a registered pharmacy technician looking to broaden your horizons?

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic team-playing pharmacy technician, with effective communication skills and attention to detail, to join the Infection and Immunity team at Barts Health NHS Trust.

You will be required to:

1. Ensure that all HIV homecare prescriptions, order requests, and invoices are processed in a timely and accurate manner.
2. Liaise directly with homecare providers and service users to ensure an efficient service and supplies continue as appropriate.
3. Counsel and educate patients on the use of their medicines.

Main duties of the job

1. The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of the repeat prescription service for HIV patients, in conjunction with the HIV clinical support Technician and HIV Specialist Pharmacist.
2. The post holder will support the HIV clinical support HIV Technician to provide medicines management services to clinical areas.
3. The post holder will be expected to maintain patient confidentiality, as all patient information is strictly confidential and may only be shared with the minimum number of designated staff.
4. To be responsible for dealing with Homecare queries and participating in dispensary activities as required.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider in Britain.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a new course, continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. We aim to deliver high standards of harm-free care and ensure patients receive care in the right place at the right time. We also aspire to be an outstanding place to work, where our WeCare values and behaviours are visible and guide our teamwork.

We are committed to promoting inclusion, ensuring every staff member feels a sense of belonging. We value our differences and support an inclusive working environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description offers an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please see the attachments below for both documents.

Person specification

Qualifications

• BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or an equivalent qualification.
• Registration as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• HEE Medicines Optimisation accreditation or equivalent.
• Practice Supervisor, Train the Trainer, or an equivalent qualification.

Experience

• Experience working in a busy pharmacy department.
• Knowledge of pharmacy labelling and stock control systems.
• Understanding the importance of adhering to SOPs and legislation, and the ability to identify and suggest areas for change.
• Experience in a hospital pharmacy setting.
• Previous experience processing Homecare invoices.