East Cheshire NHS Trust have an exciting new opportunity for qualified Pharmacy Technicians to start a career path in hospital pharmacy. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are keen to expand their experience by joining a pharmacy department committed to high-quality patient care.
The post holder will successfully meet set competencies during our expansive training programme designed to provide the required experience to work at the Band 5 level. The length of competency training will be dependent on what level of experience and qualifications the staff member has achieved already. We offer excellent in house training where you will be supported in developing the skills and knowledge required to move to a Band 5 level.
You will be a qualified Pharmacy Technician with the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technician (or recognised equivalent) and have current professional registration with the GPhC. You will require a BTEC accuracy checking qualification or equivalent with qualifications and experience assessed on employment and further training provided to achieve the required competencies. This may require enrolment onto an external course provider.
Full and part time hours available.
This is an ideal role for a trainee qualifying this year.
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
Main duties of the job
Your duties will include dispensary services, patient counselling, accuracy checking and ward based medicines optimisation. This will include the safe and effective provision of medication and working as part of a team coordinating the supply of discharge medications on the wards.
You will also support the training and development of a range of staff including Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians and Trainee Pharmacists.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient and effective provision of patient care. You must possess excellent communication and organisational skills in order to provide efficient and safe pharmacy services for patients.
As a Pharmacy Technician, you will:
* Rotate between dispensary and ward-based services.
* Be an effective and proactive team member.
* Be responsible for the supply of medication to patients.
* Complete Medicines reconciliation for newly admitted patients.
* Provide medicines management support to wards.
* Provide counselling and advice on medications to patients.
We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians (or equivalent)
* Registered pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council UK (GPhC)
Experience
* Ward Based service experience
* Significant accuracy checking experience.
* Understanding hospital pharmacy working practices
* Post qualification experience as a registered technician
Knowledge & Skills
* Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail
* Ability to work in busy and challenging environments
* Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
* Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
* Self-motivated
Other Role Requirements
* Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
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.
£28,392 to £39,043 a year (subject to job matching)
#J-18808-Ljbffr