Senior Pharmacy Technician - Medicines Management: Agency / Locum
Job overview
Senior Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician Band 5
Are you ready for a challenge? Are you passionate about delivering outstanding pharmacy services in a fast paced hospital environment? If so then we would want to hear from you.
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Croydon Health Services (CHS) for a Band 5 – Senior Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician who is forward thinking; enthusiastic and motivated, to join our established, welcoming, friendly and experienced dedicated ward-based pharmacy medicines management team.
The successful applicant will share our vision be committed to our values and goals for the delivery of the best care to our patients.
We welcome applications from individuals with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. Applicants must also be have the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively, be adaptable, work under pressure, problem solve, possess a patient-centred attitude and be motivated to strive for continued improvement
Applicants should hold:
- NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services certificate or equivalent.
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician
- Accredited Checking Qualification (ACPT) or near completion of the course.
Main duties of the job
You will be part of a pharmacy team that provides a high quality, patient focused medicine management service to the wards. and also work as part of a multidisciplinary team including doctors, nurses and liaising with colleagues in primary care.
You will be required to undertake a variety of tasks such as: Medication histories, tailored patient consultations. Supporting timely medicines reconciliation & medicines adherence assessments, support flow, social and community enablement. Support reduction in medication wastage & carbon footprint, reduction in number of missed, delayed & committed doses.
The post holder will also be given the opportunity to undertake the role and responsibilities of:
- Lead Directorate Technician (LDT) within nominated directorate of work, supporting the training and development of a variety of pharmacy staff. Leading and contributing to regular service improvement projects. Actively involved in CIPS (Cost Improvement Programmes). Develop and deliver teaching on all aspects of medicines management to a wide range of healthcare professionals. Involvement in incident reporting and investigations. Be an advocate for and champion Pharmacy services within your nominated area of work
The post holder will also be expected to undertake the role of Line Manager and / or Practice Supervisor. Undertaking recruitment, induction, appraisal, attendance management, performance review & management, regular one to ones.
Working for our organisation
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust.Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity. Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes.
Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve.
Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
** Please see the Job Description and the Person Specification for more details on the jobs responsibilities **
Person specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential criteria- Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPHC
- Holds ACPT or must be working towards
- Qualified D32 / D33 or NVQ Assessor
- 4 years relevant pharmaceutical experience
- HEE Medicines Optimisation certificate / equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria- Significant and proven post qualification experience in hospital pharmacy
- Proven ward based experience (minimum six months or more)
- Education and Training of Pharmacy Staff
- Supervision of Staff
- Dispensing experience including patient counselling
- Knowledge of JAC computer system
- Working in a multidisciplinary team
- Knowledge of CRS Millennium
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential criteria- Understanding of a range of work procedures and current practices in relation to job role
- Developing, structuring and scheduling plans or relevant experience
- Knowledge of CPD
- Good knowledge of stock control
- Knowledge of NVQ and accreditation systems
- Knowledge of regulations, legislations and GPhC standards of practice for pharmacy professionals
- Undertaken role of Practice Supervisor / Line Manager
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good written / verbal communication skills
- Good organisation and time-management skills
- Staff supervisory experience
- Good computer skills and ability to use Microsoft Excel / Word & Powerpoint
- Presentation Skills
- Involvement in project work including audit analysis / drug ordering patterns and stock issue problems
Other
Essential criteria- Motivated / Confident / Enthusiastic / Self Starter
- Meet deadlines consistently
- Prioritise own work and delegate to others
- Role model and Team Player
- Empathy and sensitive to patient needs
- Ability to work under pressure