Senior Clinical Pharmacy Technician

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Pharmacy Technician to deliver high-quality clinical pharmacy services to oncology patients. Responsibilities include medication management, patient counseling, and collaboration with healthcare teams. Ideal candidates will possess relevant qualifications and robust communication skills, contributing to a patient-focused environment.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Healthcare benefits

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Essential criteria include BTEC Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and registration with GPHC.
• Experience in clinical settings and oncology is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in clinical pharmacy services for oncology patients.
• Ensure accurate medication management for admissions and discharge.
• Counsel patients on medication use and side effects.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

Time Management

Initiative

Education

BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services

BTEC Level 4 Diploma in Dispensing Accuracy Checking

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Job description

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
• To participate, and be responsible for, pharmacy technician based clinical pharmacy services on designated wards in partnership with the ward pharmacist to ensure a high quality, patient-focused clinical pharmacy and medicines supply service to oncology patients is delivered.

o To contribute to the service delivery within the day case units including oncology solid tumours, haematology, and ambulatory care initiatives.

o To ensure each patient is assessed on admission regarding medicines management, taking a complete and accurate medication history.

o Rotation onto the Acute Assessment Unit providing a medicines optimisation role.

o To participate in the assessment of patients for the self-medication scheme in accordance with local policy.

o To provide a weekly top up service for patients on designated wards to ensure continuous supply of medication.

o To be responsible and assist the ward pharmacist in ensuring and organising the efficient supply of medication during the patient's stay in hospital and on discharge from the hospital including assessing suitability of medication for discharge.

o To be proactive in the discharge planning process and liaise with the ward pharmacist and other healthcare professionals to ensure prescriptions are processed and delivered to the patients in a timely manner.

o To counsel patients and their carers to ensure greater understanding of their medication including its safe use and side effects.
• To undertake all clinical duties in accordance with standard operating procedure and all local, Trust and national guidelines.
• Ensure good team working and communication between pharmacy staff, ward pharmacist, ward staff and medical staff on behalf of the patients.
• To deal with queries from patients and all healthcare professionals in a friendly and courteous manner.
• To assist in maintaining optimal stock levels of medication on all ward areas.
• To participate in the training and supervision of pharmacy assistants in the ordering, maintenance, and delivery of stock for wards and departments within the Trust.
• To assist in the training, induction and supervision of staff involved in ward-based technician services including pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants, pre-registration pharmacists and new members of staff.
• To complete yearly Personal Development Reviews for staff including pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants.
• To provide pharmacy technician cover at Christie @ sites as required.
• To contribute to the regular review and development of the clinical service.
• To demonstrate awareness and commitment to the Trust's Clinical & Research Governance agenda and to implement agreed clinical & research governance initiatives.
• To participate in departmental, Trust and National risk management schemes such as error reporting systems and intervention monitoring.
• To assist in clinical audit or practice research as required.
• To provide annual leave/absence cover for other clinical pharmacy technicians in their duties.
• To undertake general dispensary duties in accordance with standard operating procedures in line with the clinical needs of ward patients.
• To participate in the development of the satellite pharmacy service on Oak Road Treatment Centre.
• To support the satellite dispensary when required and facilitate the medication requirements for chemotherapy patients.
• To provide dispensing and accuracy checking duties within the satellite pharmacy.
• To coordinate medication requirements for haematology and ambulatory care day case units.
• To support the monitoring and replenishment of the resuscitation boxes within the Trust.
• To support the cyclical medication and homecare services when required.
• To support the Christie at Home service when required.
• To participate in controlled drug destruction in line with relevant SOPs and national guidance.
• To contribute to any investigation at ward level regarding anomalies or discrepancies with controlled drug stock or patients own controlled drugs, stored on the ward/department or any other medication related incidents as appropriate.
• To liaise with the Chief Clinical Pharmacy Technician when further investigation is required regarding controlled drug incidents or any other medication related incidents if the initial investigation is not resolved.
• To be an accredited accuracy checking technician and to support the satellite dispensary as required.
• To be fully aware of the COSHH regulations particularly regarding the safe storage and handling of pharmaceutical products.
• To participate in Continuing Professional Development ensuring relevant knowledge and skills are up to date, meeting the professional requirements of the General Pharmaceutical Council. To participate in mandatory training in line with Trust and departmental requirements.
• To participate in all department rotas including the extended opening hours of the department rota, weekend service (Saturdays and Sundays) and Bank Holiday working as requested.
• To always behave in a manner that is in accordance with the professional standards set by the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Undertake all other related duties which may be required in accordance with the changing needs and practices of the department and organisation.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science /NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent recognised pharmacy technician qualification (A)
• BTEC Level 4 Professional Diploma in Dispensing Accuracy Checking or equivalent recognised accuracy checking qualification - or be willing to work towards the qualification (A)
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (A)

Desirable criteria

• BTEC Level 4 Professional Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Services or equivalent (A)
• Management qualification (A)
• Member of APTUK (A)
• Member of BOPA (A)

Experience

Essential criteria

• Previous post qualification experience e.g. community or hospital experience (A)

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in ward pharmacy and clinical services (A)
• Experience within the oncology setting (A)
• Experience of working within hospital pharmacy (A)

Skills

Essential criteria

• Excellent written communication skills (A)
• Excellent verbal communication skills (I)
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team (A/I)
• Good organisation and time management skills (I)
• Ability to work under pressure, highly organised, work to deadlines (A)
• IT literate (A)
• Understanding of job role and responsibilities (I)

Desirable criteria

• Ability to influence and negotiate with medical, nursing and pharmacy staff (I)
• Experience in supervision of other staff (A)

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Good working knowledge of medicine optimisation (A/I)
• Good knowledge of clinical use of medicines (A/I)

Desirable criteria

• Experience of drug use in oncology setting (A/I)

Values

Essential criteria

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential criteria

• Ability to work in a busy environment and deal with several on-going commitments and tasks at the same time (A/I)
• Able to contribute constructively to a team-working environment (A/I)
• Able to follow general processes and procedures and working using own initiative without direct supervision (I)

The closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.

We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect. The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels. In support of these commitments, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities for this post. Appointment will be only on merit.

We are committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce. As such we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Together we will foster inclusion and tackle inequity and health inequalities in cancer care.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy

All positions within the Christie are subject to the receipt of satisfactory written references, medical clearance and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. Some roles will require a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Please note if you are successfully appointed to a post with this Trust, you will be required to pay for your own DBS Disclosure.

By applying for this post you are agreeing to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.

If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, I regret that on this occasion your application will have been unsuccessful.

The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and will form part of the recruitment process. In the event that you are successful following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.

Overseas candidates wishing to apply for this position and who would require immigration sponsorship, may wish to self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post on the UKVI website.

You should be aware the Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and therefore employees are not permitted to smoke at work.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

• JD & PS (PDF, 260.7KB)
• The Christie Values and Behaviours (PDF, 919.5KB)
• Strategy Brochure (PDF, 1.0MB)
• Travel to The Christie (PDF, 3.8MB)