[ref. a19617522] Pharmacy Technician - Band 4/5 - University Hospitals Bristol

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Job overview

Are you a registered Pharmacy Technician looking for further developing your career? Do you want to join a friendly, forward-thinking team committed to providing the best possible medicines care? Do you want to work for an outstanding Trust?

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust is a dynamic and thriving group of hospitals in the heart of Bristol, a vibrant and culturally diverse city. We have recently been rated as good by the CQC.

We are currently recruiting for 3 Pharmacy Technicians at the Bristol Royal Infirmary on either a Band 4 or Band 5 contract depending on accreditation/qualification.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced work environment and is the perfect next step if you are looking for progression opportunities and to expand your knowledge, where MMT and ACT training are encouraged!

Previous applicants need not apply. This vacancy may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.

• As a member of the Pharmacy Technician team you will provide safe and efficient pharmacy support to the dispensary and wards within UHBW. You will develop your existing professional, technical and clinical skills through your own continuing professional development to provide and service of excellence to both patients and staff alike. This role includes dispensing and checking of medicines within the dispensary and completion of medicines reconciliation.
• Dispensing of medicines and preparation of pharmaceutical products, helping to meet discharge times & taking queries from ward staff.
• Providing pharmaceutical support to the dispensary and the wards within the trust
• Be involved in the running and organization of the workflow and participate in the training/mentorship of new staff and help to embrace change within the department.
• Progression through nationally recognized accreditations in Accuracy Checking and Medicines Optimization

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Evidence of continuing professional development

• Accredited Medicines Management Technician (Essential within 12 months of appointment. Required for progression to band 5)
• Accredited for Assessing or Coaching
• Accredited Checking Technician (Essential within 12 months of appointment. Required for progression to band 5)

Skills and Abilities

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Flexible and adaptive approach
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good time manager
• Ability to work alone or in a team
• Computer literate
• Evidence of ability to complete work on time
• Standard keyboard skills for using pharmacy computer system
• Skilled at using the internet and online information systems
• Articulate and confident
• Evidence of self motivation
• Committed to providing a high quality pharmacy service.

Knowledge and experiece

• Proven ability to dispense medicines accurately without errors
• Previous experience of supporting the training and teaching of others

• Previous experience of working within a clinical patient-facing environment
• Previous participation in audit or quality improvement work
• Proven recent hospital experience of delivering dispensing service as a technician

• As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
• The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
• UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
• To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
• If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.
• The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
• By applying for this post, you are agreeing to University Hospitals Bristol and Weston 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.
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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

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