Pharmacy Technician

EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A public healthcare organization in Lancashire is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support high-quality patient care through efficient pharmacy services. This role requires registration with the GPHC or imminent qualification, and relevant qualifications in pharmacy services. Ideal candidates are flexible team players with good IT skills. The position offers opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the GPHC or about to qualify.
• Experience using IT systems and maintaining accurate records is beneficial.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support high quality, patient-centred pharmacy services.
• Work with the pharmacy team to enhance service delivery.
• Maintain patient-focused care standards in technical services.

Skills

Pharmacy services

Patient counselling

Stock management

Education

NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Our Pharmacy Technicians play a key role in our daily operations. The advancement and training opportunities for Pharmacy Technicians provide the opportunity to further develop your career as a Pharmacy Technician. Making the transition can be a big decision, so we would welcome requests to view the department ahead of interviews.

Rotational Teams

• Dispensary and controlled drug management
• Reconciling patient medication histories at ward level, ordering new supplies of medications, and supporting discharge planning
• Medicines management duties such as monitoring the security and storage conditions of medicines in clinical areas
• Providing counselling and advice on best use of medicines to patients
• Working in our aseptic unit to prepare IV medications
• Monitoring and managing specialist medications
• Stock management

Working Hours

The inpatient hospital services operate during core hours from 08:00 to 19:00. Our standard working hours are 09:00 to 17:30, with 1 in 8 weekends worked for lieu days, or overtime. We are happy to talk flex, as we have worked hard to ensure our existing team find a role to fit around commitments outside of work.

Responsibilities

• Support the Assistant Directors of Pharmacy in providing a high quality, cost effective and efficient patient centred pharmacy service to the Trust
• Work in partnership with the Lead Technician, Senior Technicians and the High level technicians in the provision of a high quality, cost effective and efficient patient centred pharmacy service to the Trust
• Maintain and develop the highest standards of patient-focused care in the provision of technical services
• Support the governance and medicines risk management agenda locally
• Support the development of the technician and assistant teams to complement and facilitate multidisciplinary working
• Act as a role model in the field of clinical technician pharmacy practice and provide a consistently high level of pharmaceutical service in line with corporate objectives and government initiatives
• Support the agreed policies and procedures for safe medicines use and support mechanisms to promote high quality medicine use, effective risk management, clinical governance and adherence to Trust policies and guidelines concerning medicines use contribute to the development of the service
• Support the 'professional development' of technicians and assistants

Qualifications

• Registered with the GPHC or about to qualify
• NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent qualification - approved for registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Desirable Criteria

• BTec Accuracy Checking Technician Qualification or equivalent, Can work independently and demonstrates flexibility when working within a team
• Demonstrates a systematic approach and works well under pressure
• Evidence of CPD
• Experience in the use of IT systems/ keyboard skills, Ability to identify clinical issues
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Able to identify, prioritise and evaluate work, meets deadlines
• Reflects on own practice and learns from experience

Equal Opportunities

We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.

Legal Statements

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust.