Job overview
To provide a high-quality clinical pharmacy service to the ophthalmology department in conjunction with specialist pharmacists.
The role involves provide a framework for the safe, efficient and cost effective use of drugs by the team, by the provision of education and training, procedures, policies and guidelines, drug usage information, and clinical audit.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed Pharmacy Technician to provide a consistently highly specialist pharmaceutical service for patients seen within theOphthalmology teamat UHSx in line with Trust and National standards.
You will:
1. Deliver a high quality, safe and effective pharmacy service, actively participating in the delivery of services to all areas of the department.
2. Support the specialised ophthalmologyensuring that medications are provided in a timely fashion with minimal wastage and improved cost effectiveness.
3. Develop, lead and contribute on service development projects and to drive the service forward, including but not limited to biosimilar switching and formulation switching.
Please see job description for further details.
Working for our organisation
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This is a new role for the Trust, developed to strengthen specialist pharmacy technician roles and governance within the field of Ophthalmology.
See attached job description.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
4. Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician
5. NVQ3 or BTEC level 3 or equivalent
6. GPhC Registration
Desirable criteria
7. Experience within field of Ophthalmology
Skills
Essential criteria
8. Demonstrate ability of autonomous working
9. Experience in conducting and reporting audits
10. Motivated and enthusiastic for role
Desirable criteria
11. Excellent written and oral communication skills
12. Experience managing high cost drugs
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
13. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
14. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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