Progressive Pharmacy Technician - Unscheduled Care
Job overview
Closing Date: 26.01.25 (this may change dependent on response)Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 27.01.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 03.02.25
Are you a patient-centred individual who enjoys working in a multi-disciplinary team? Do you want to make a direct difference to patient care and work in a NHS Trust using electronic prescribing and patient records?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to help shape the Pharmacy Admissions Service. We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic registered Pharmacy Technician to become part of a team of pharmacists and technicians providing extended hours pharmacy services to the Trust's admissions units.This is a progressive band 4 to 5 post; however, applications from current band 5s are welcome. You must be a team player, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be keen to develop yourself.
Main duties of the job- Work with members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Undertake ward-based dispensing to facilitate discharge from hospital
- Ensure medicines are in the right place at the right time
- Take drug histories and perform medicines reconciliation
- Educate nursing staff with regards to medicine matters on the ward
- Train junior members of the Pharmacy Department
- Prioritise workload
Within the pharmacy department, we pride ourselves on the development of our staff. You will be supp0orted to complete the pathway framework by collecting evidence and completing training packages towards a set of core competencies.
Working for our organisation
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See attached job description and person specification
To provide extended hours ward based, specialist technical pharmacy services to non-elective patients.
The role will involve working on average 37.5 hours per week on a rota basis between 8 am and 6 pm, over seven days per week, which may make the role attractive to those wishing to work longer daily hours over fewer days.
This role is critical to assist the efficient flow of patients, high rates of medicines reconciliation and to maintain a high standard in seven-day clinical pharmacy services.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills (NVQ) or equivalent qualification
- Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Experience
Essential criteria- Significant experience of Technical pharmacy service delivery post qualification acquired through NVQ3 in Pharmacy Services or BTEC equivalent level qualification plus specialist training and experience to degree or equivalent level.
- Experience of working in a similar role
Skills
Essential criteria- Numeracy skills
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Good team working skills
- Demonstrable attention to detail
- Computer literate
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Knowledge of Medicines Management
- Knowledge and understanding of Pharmaceutical technical procedures specific to the area of work