Pharmacy Technician - Higher level

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Worthing; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic healthcare team as a Pharmacy Technician at a leading NHS Trust in Worthing. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, providing essential services to patients while receiving support for your professional development. You will engage with a diverse range of patients, ensuring their medication needs are met with compassion and expertise. With a focus on continuous learning, you'll play a vital role in enhancing patient care and contributing to innovative pharmacy practices. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Wellbeing Programme

Training and Development Opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion Networks

Qualifications

• Registered with GPHC to practice as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Willingness to undertake Educational Supervisor course.

Responsibilities

• Provide medicines optimisation service to wards.
• Liaise with pharmacy education for trainee management.
• Conduct final accuracy checks on prescriptions.

Skills

Pharmacy Knowledge

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Teamwork

Education

Registered with GPHC

Tools

EPMA JAC System

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Main area Pharmacy Technician Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (8.30 - 17.00, 1 hour lunch break) Job ref 279-6968825-APR25

Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Worthing Town Worthing Salary £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 18/05/2025 23:59

About our Trust

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts , we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Clinical Pharmacy team at our Worthing site. We are actively seeking a reliable and self-motivated individual, with a positive attitude, to work as part of the Pharmacy Clinical Team at Worthing Hospital. You will demonstrate self-confidence, have a reliable work history and the ability to communicate effectively with staff and patients.

The Pharmacy Department provides a service to a wide range of patients with diverse needs across a range of specialities. We operate a comprehensive ward based, patient facing clinical service backed by innovative technology. You will be a valued member of the team providing this essential service and in return will receive training and support to facilitate career development.

We have a full and part time post available on our Worthing site.

Our ward-based technician posts rotate between Medicine, Surgery and Emergency Floor participating in medicines reconciliation, counselling, cost improvement projects, audit work and training of nursing and pharmacy staff and includes the line management of trainee pharmacy technicians.

The successful post holder must be:

• Willing to undertake Educational Supervisor course

• Willing to act as Expert Witness and Line Manager for trainee technicians.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the clinical pharmacy team, providing medicines optimisation service to wards.
To liaise with the pharmacy education department in the training and line management of trainee pharmacy technicians, and the training for trainee pharmacists undertaking medicines reconciliation rotation.

To provide designated time for final accuracy checks of prescriptions within the main dispensary and on Emergency Floor pharmacy hub.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Communications and relationship skills:

Build and maintain good working relationships with other members of the pharmacy clinical team, pharmacy department, ward staff and health care professionals.

Work as part of the clinical team in delivering clinical services to wards.

Build and maintain good communication skills with University Hospitals Sussex partners including primary care and other hospitals.

Effectively deal with pharmacy related queries or refer to the appropriate member of staff.

Build and maintain good communication skills with patients, their families and carers

Analytical and Judgemental skills:

To assist in the delivery of training to pharmacy staff for medicines optimisation processes, including assessing competence of pharmacy staff (Pre-registration student technician, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants and trainee pharmacists).

To undertake medicines reconciliations for patients, assess patients own drugs, and deliver patient counselling, reporting on identified issues or concerns regarding compliance and adherence as necessary.

Planning and Organisational skills:

Participate in running the daily reports and organising workload for the clinical technician and assistant team.

To act as ‘Educational Supervisor’ for any pharmacy staff undertaking medicines optimisation qualifications, or completing a rotation within the clinical department.

To liaise with the Pharmacy Education Department and act as Line Manager and Expert Witness for trainee pharmacy technicians during their 2 year qualification.

To work as part of the clinical pharmacy team, providing medicines optimisation service to wards.

To work as part of the pharmacy team, providing designated time to perform final accuracy checks on prescriptions within the main pharmacy department and on pharmacy hubs at ward level.

Liaise with the clinical pharmacy team daily to ensure best prioritisation of work load.

Protect and maintain patient confidentiality at all times

To organise medication arrangements for the most complex patients including medication counselling.

To link with external organisations as necessary to provide safe ongoing care for patients on admission and on discharge; particularly where medication regimes are complex or have been changed, or for patients on high risk medicines.

To promote safe practice in the prescribing and administration of medication at ward level.

Policy and Service Development Implementation:

To comply with and promote all policies, procedures and official directives pertaining to the post and to promote the highest standards of professional practice and safe working procedures.

To assist in the development, monitoring and maintenance of clinical services provided.

Financial and Physical Development (Inc. equipment, stock etc.):

To have an awareness of the value of medicinal products and the need for cost-effective

To participate as appropriate with projects or initiatives pertaining to ‘Cost ImprovementProgrammes’

To encourage use of patients own drugs during admission and document patients own supply at home to minimise unnecessary dispensing and assist in the reduction of medicines waste.

Human Resources (Inc. developing and delivering training):

To be committed to further education

To assist with the in-service education and training of staff within the clinical pharmacyteam and with the Trust as a whole.

To assist in the supervision and direction of students undertaking medicines reconciliation rotations and accreditations or placements.

Information Resources:

To be competent with the use of the Trust’s Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA) JAC System.

To maintain appropriate systems of record keeping and retention according to the needs of the service and Trust policy.

To be competent in using Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,

PowerPoint)

Research and Development:

Participate in the department’s strategy deployment projects to improve services and processes within the Trust.

Participate in audits and surveys to measure the quality and effectiveness of the pharmacy services and patient safety initiatives provided to ‘University Hospitals Sussex’.

Professional (not included in any of the above factors):

To maintain personal and professional development in order to make the optimum contribution to the pharmacy service.

To maintain current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council, ensuring professional standards are maintained at all times.

To participate in local rota arrangements for covering , late clinics, weekend and Bank Holiday duties.

To undertake any other appropriate duties as may be requested by the Technician Team Leader and Associate Heads of Pharmacy, Clinical Services.

To attend such courses, study days and meetings that are mandatory for all staff and others considered relevant to the post.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Person specification

Accreditations

• Registered with GPHC

Accreditation

• Educational Supervisor

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Important information for applicants:

Please note, the use of AI generated applications will be closely monitored. It is at the managers discretion to reject your application if they feel the majority has been created through the use of AI tools.

Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications

Further Information

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Tina Dennis Job title Senior Pharmacy Technician - Clinical Services Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01903 205111 Additional information

call 01903 20511 ext 85751