'Thisis an interesting, hands on and unique position within an exciting area ofpharmacy. I began my career journey as a Pharmacy Services Assistant and thenmy next step was to progress to this role. This position really helped mebecome an established and vital member of the team, broadened my knowledgeand gave me skills that are unique compared to other areas of Pharmacy. Itssuch an important, specialist position that gives you more responsibility andgreater career opportunities, I enjoyed every second of this role. This is agreat position for a long-term career or a necessary step to develop furtherand progress within preparative services. I personally wouldn't have achievedwhat I have professionally without the knowledge and fundamental skills Iobtained in this role. (Darren Richardson, Chief Technician)
Youwill ideally be ambitious, self-motivated, committed, dynamic and have goodpractical skills, as this is a 'hands on' role. As the successful candidateyou must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able towork on your own initiative as well as working within a team.
Inreturn for your effort and commitment we will give you the opportunity tofurther develop your skills in a friendly and progressive department. ThePharmacy department is committed to on-going development ensuring you canreach your full potential.
Main duties of the job
Youwill be working across site, at each of our Aseptic Units (LGI and SJUH).
Youwill be working with a number of different professions, performing a varietyof different tasks, whilst working to strict deadlines.
Overviewof role:
Worksheetwriting, labelling and costing of medicines.
Stockcontrol (duties given to you by the Inventory Controllers).
Cleaningof the Aseptic suite.
PreparingCIVAs, Chemotherapy and Parenteral Nutrition using aseptic technique insidean isolator, whilst working in a clean room environment. This involvesgowning up in sterile clean room clothing.
Preparationof the clean room environment, including the assembly of raw materials.
Therewill also be a requirement to help induct and train new members of staff oncefully competent in the role.
About us
TheLeeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the biggest NHS Trusts in the country,offering a range of both general and specialist hospital services withexcellent clinical outcomes for patients. We have an international reputationfor excellence in specialist care, research and academic training.
Ourvision as a Trust is to be the best for specialist and integrated care. Thisis underpinned by our values, The Leeds Way. The Leeds Way defines who weare, what we believe and how we will work together to deliver the bestoutcomes for our patients.
MMPSis nationally recognised as an exemplar service. The CSU responsibilitiesspan the provision and use of medicines across all patient pathways. We offera range of diverse opportunities to all our staffhttps://youtu.be/yxygQFQZcr0.
Ourvision is Making it easy for people to get the most from their medicines andwe are continually innovating to improve our services for patients and staff.
LeedsTeaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job advertsare subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or removeadverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in theshortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while thisprocess is completed, and contact the named contact if you have anyquestions.
Job responsibilities
Thepost holder will not have any line management responsibilities. They willprovide induction and training for Pharmacy Services Assistants and PharmacyPorters and other staff as required.
Thepost holder will be required to work evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays ona rostered basis.
KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Level2 Apprenticeship /Pharmacy Services Assistant or NVQ level 2 in PharmacyServices or Pharmacy Manufacturing Course.
Experienceof working in a community or hospital pharmacy.
Knowledgeof procedures of own working area following on the job training
Knowledgeof good customer care.
Experienceof stock control systems
Musthave excellent verbal communication skills.
Abilityto work accurately under pressure and follow standard operating procedures.
Goodliteracy and numeracy skills
Abilityto interpret written instructions.
Abilityto supervise and give instruction to Pharmacy Services Assistants and Portersand other staff as required
6.THE LEEDS WAY VALUES
Ourvalues are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see thisas a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by ourstaff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five valuesare:
Accountable
Empowered
Allour actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
8.CORE BEHAVIOURS AND SKILLS
Teamworking
Flexibility
Reliability
Trustworthy
Integrity
Confidentiality
Canuse initiative within limits of authority
Goodcommunication skills with colleagues, patients and other healthcare staff.
Workingaccurately with attention to detail
Abilityto train others in line with S.O.Ps
Usemistakes as a continuing learning experience
Supportsothers through day to day supervision
Commitmentto provision of the best possible service
Healthand Safety/Risk Management
Allstaff are responsible for working with their colleagues to maintain andimprove the quality of services provided to our patients and other serviceusers. This includes complying at all times with the Leeds Teaching HospitalsNHS Trust Policies, including Health and Safety policies, in particular byfollowing agreed safe working procedures, and reporting incidents using theTrust Incident Reporting system.
InfectionControl
Thejobholder must comply at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHSTrust Infection Control policies, in particular by practising UniversalInfection Control Precautions. Hand hygiene must be performed before andafter contact with patients and their environment.
Equalityand Diversity
Thejobholder must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensureequality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet theindividual needs of patients and their families. No person whether they arestaff, patient or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because oftheir gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religionetc.
Patientand Public Involvement
TheTrust has a statutory duty to involve patients and public in evaluating andplanning services. All staff have a responsibility to listen to the views ofpatients and to contribute to service improvements based on patient feedback.
Trainingand Personal Development Continuous Professional Development
Thejobholder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager forhis/her own personal development by ensuring that Continuous ProfessionalDevelopment remains a priority. The jobholder will undertake all mandatorytraining required for the role.
Respectfor Patient Confidentiality
Thejobholder should respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulgepatient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role.
COMMUNICATION& WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Thepost holder will maintain a close working relationship with the team they areworking in, as well as the Pharmacy Technician Specialist. They willcommunicate with ward staff, patients/relatives referring when necessary.
SPECIALWORKING CONDITIONS
PHYSICALEFFORT:
Accuracy,dexterity, manipulation and a degree of speed in the preparation anddispensing/assembly of medicines against written prescriptions/requisitions.
Thisinvolves drawing up using syringes and weighing small amounts of rawmaterials.
Physicaleffort required if lifting/moving boxes of fluids or dietary products. Thiscan be on a daily basis and can weigh up to 10kg. There may be an infrequentneed to handle goods up to 20kg.
SeniorPharmacy Services Assistants working in Stores and Distribution will berequired to frequently lift heavy boxes up to 20kg throughout a shift. Theywill also be required to move, using specialist equipment, weights above20kg. This will be at intervals throughout the day.
MENTALEFFORT:
Concentrationis required to label, assemble, prepare and dispense medicines against awritten prescription/requisition. This activity is performed all day but thepost holder has regular short breaks between tasks. Examples are:- to label aprescription can take approx 5-10 minutes then move away from PC and start toassemble medicines required. Then dispense medicines and leave for accuracychecking.
Toprepare medicines in an aseptic unit may require longer period ofconcentration with a longer break after a period of up to 3 hours.
ControlledDrug dispensing requires concentration as specific checks have to be made atall stages of labelling and dispensing.
SeniorPharmacy Services Assistants working in Pharmacy Stores/Distribution may berequired to be trained and certified to operate manual handling equipmentsuch as fork lift truck and automated pallet movers. This would be on average2-3 hours a day.
SeniorPharmacy Services Assistants working in Pharmacy Stores/DistributionWarehouse are required to accuracy check orders for periods of up to 3 hours.
EMOTIONALEFFORT:
Someprescriptions can be for terminally ill patients. Also, when working in anout-patient dispensary, staff are dealing with patients who have variousconditions and can on occasion be asked questions. These are usually referredto a more senior member of staff.
WORKINGCONDITIONS:
Thepost holder is allocated to work in one of the pharmacy sections. They may onthe odd occasion encounter aggressive behaviour and most staff have attended the violence and aggression workshop. Any problems would be passed on to amore senior member of staff.
Staffreceiving goods into Pharmacy Stores will work with changes in temperaturee.g. receipt of order into cold store, working on or near open loading bays,working outside with fork lift truck.
Thepost holder will be required to receive, assemble, prepare/dispense cytotoxicmedicines in accordance with COSHH and SOPs.
Whenworking in aseptic dispensary the post holder is required to work in aconfined environment where aerosols are used eg alcohol sprays fordisinfection. Staff follow COSSH guidelines and SOPs.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience of working in a pharmacy setting.
* Experience of working within an Aseptics unit.
Qualifications
* Level 2 Apprenticeship / Pharmacy Services Assistant or NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services or Pharmacy Manufacturing Course. (Or near completion of course).
Skills & behaviours
* Can work in a fast paced environment.
* Good numeracy and literacy skills.
* Can work in a physically demanding role.
* Committed to self-development.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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