Overview
We are seeking talented and enthusiastic people from all backgrounds to join Team MWL. You can learn, grow and develop your career with us, realising your ambitions and aspirations. Whatever you’re looking for in your career, you’ll find it here at MWL.
The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change.
Job overview
Pharmacy Technician – Accuracy Checker to join our Pharmacy Department. This is a full time, permanent role. You will be based at Whiston or St Helens site, with automated dispensing systems in place and a reputation for being a rewarding place to work. You will contribute through suggestions, working groups, projects and audits.
You will be part of a team across two sites (Whiston and St Helens) with a combined workforce of over 100 staff in the dispensaries and related services.
Main duties of the job
* Provide a dispensing service to Trust patients, including taking medication histories, counselling patients, and accuracy checking of all medications supplied to patients.
* Perform medicines reconciliation on wards, assess patients’ own medicines, ensure timely discharges, and counsel patients on discharge.
* Accuracy check prescriptions in the dispensary on a rota basis.
* Carry out dispensing activities for TTOs, controlled drugs, clinical trials, cytotoxic and unlicensed medicines as required.
* Be responsible for stock control of dispensed medicines on wards, departments and clinics; assist in stock control of non-dispensed medicines on wards.
* Liaise with medical staff, pharmacists, ward staff, GP practices, and other bodies regarding medication issues.
* Order stocks and special line items to fulfil prescriptions and provide individual dose dispensing and blister packing where needed.
* Assist in preparation and final accuracy checks of emergency and resuscitation cartons.
* Participate in recruitment activities and in a rota that supports a seven-day service; include weekend, bank holiday and on-call rotas as required.
Clinical, professional and administrative responsibilities
* Maintain registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council and ongoing professional development as required by the GPhC.
* Attend study days and training as necessary to maintain competency.
* Maintain security and safe storage of medicines in line with policies and legal requirements.
* Ensure compliance with legal requirements for purchasing, supplying, storing, and disposing of drugs across the Trust.
* Assist in prescription processing and accurate data input into the pharmacy computer system for labeling, ordering and stock control.
* Organise daily workload and provide guidance to other pharmacy staff as needed.
Teaching and training
* Assist in training and development of all staff in dispensing systems and discharge processes.
* Support ATOs and pre-registration trainees, and maintain training records.
Financial, research and audit responsibilities
* Contribute to an efficient and cost-effective service.
* Carry out and assist in audits and research projects to improve service provision.
Person specification
Qualifications
* BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practices for Pharmacy Technicians or GPhC-recognised equivalent.
* BTEC professional diploma in dispensing checking or GPhC-recognised equivalent meeting the APTUK standard for accuracy checking (1000-item log with checking test). The APTUK standard must be met within 3 months of starting.
* Registered as a practising Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC.
Knowledge and experience
* Significant post-qualification experience in a pharmaceutical environment.
* Experience in dispensing for discharge and medicines management.
* Experience using the JAC pharmacy computer system.
* Knowledge of LEAN principles.
Skills
* Ability to motivate team performance and achieve objectives.
* Good verbal communication skills; able to communicate with patients, staff and other professionals.
* Ability to concentrate under pressure and work accurately with good attention to detail.
* Strong time management and organisational skills.
Other
* Ability to participate in the department’s evening and weekend rota for seven-day working.
* Supportive of colleagues at all grades.
Equality, diversity and inclusion information and guarantees are provided in the original role description. We offer flexible working and encourage discussion of flexible options at interview. Practical details regarding DBS checks, sponsorship, and other security and visa information are available in the full advert.
We are committed to safeguarding and ensuring fair recruitment practices. Applicants should review the Trust’s values and behaviours and can access the supporting documents during the recruitment journey.
The Trust is a non-smoking site and follows the Smoke Free NHS guidance.
Thank you for considering an application to join Mersey and West Lancashire NHS Trust. If you have questions about the process, please contact the recruitment team.
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