Senior Pharmacy Technician

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Senior Pharmacy Technician Operational Services
(with responsibility for Theatres and associated areas) Band 5

We have an exciting opportunity for a registered Pharmacy Technician with Hospital Pharmacy experience who would be keen to have additional responsibility within the Dispensary setting. We are looking for an experienced Pharmacy Technician to become the link to Theatres and associated areas. You will be responsible for ensuring that medicines including to follows are supplied in a timely manner and any stock outs are investigated and resolved. A good knowledge of Controlled Drugs regulations will be essential as this post holder will be required to remove expired and unwanted Controlled Drugs from Theatre areas. This post will allow you to develop your line management skills as you will be required to manage Pharmacy Technicians/Assistants. Applicants must have the NVQ Pharmacy Services Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) and BTEC or equivalent certificate and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

For further information please contact, Ellie Berhane on 020 7829 7893
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Main duties of the job

• To dispense outpatient, in-patient and discharge prescriptions in accordance with the standard operating procedures.
• To dispense Controlled Drug requisitions.
• To maintain the PMR on the pharmacy dispensing system.
• To ensure the stock item “to-follows” for Theatres and associated areas are dealt with in a timely manner.
• To ensure that any stock outs in Theatres and associated areas are dealt with by providing suitable alternatives.
• To participate in the Medicines Storage Audit for Theatres and associated areas.
• To attend and participate in the various departmental meetings including CPD sessions.
• To comply with all Trust & Departmental policies & procedures, work safely and efficiently.
• To assist in the training & supervision of other grades of staff.

Working for our organisation

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Person specification

GOSH Culture and Values

• Our Always values.
• BTEC and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) Level 3 (City and Guilds) and Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science (QCF) or equivalent qualification supported by Pharmacy work experience.
• Accuracy checking qualification or willing to work towards accreditation.

Experience/Knowledge

• Relevant Dispensary experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Familiar with Dispensary and Distribution stock control systems.
• Knowledge of Controlled Drugs regulations.
• Experience of audit.

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work well under pressure and to prioritise workload.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and all level of staff in a courteous and professional manner.
• Good Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to demonstrate good organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems.
• Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.