Job summary The key focus of this role is to deliver quality care to patients at ward level through the implementation of an efficient medicines management system. This will include the assessment of patient's own drugs, original pack dispensing, patient consultation skills, coordinating the supply of discharge medication and oral chemotherapy counselling. The role will also involve satellite dispensary-based responsibilities, procurementof outsourced, dose banded and compassionate use SACT, as well as scheduling and co-ordinating chemotherapy treatment for patients in our day unit using iQemo. Main duties of the job o Participate in and encourage an open communication climate providing feedback to staff on performance and developmental issues.o Actively promote cost-effective purchasing, distribution, storage/ stock control and appropriate use of medicines in the best interests of patients.o Optimise usage of patient own drugs (PODs) and patient own drugs at home (POSH) to reduce waste and support continuity of care.o Ensure drug histories are obtained for new admissions to support medicine reconciliation.o Assist in collection of audit data to monitor service performance.o Document medication incidents on Datix according to Trust procedures.o To deal with Compassionate use / named patient cancer medicines supply o To promote the responsible, safe, and cost-effective provision of medication from the Chemotherapy Services Unit (CSU) with specific responsibility for supply of readymade and outsourced systemicanticancer therapy doses from our dedicated satellite dispensary.o Undertake regular meetings with directly managed staff, to support development.o Undertake recruitment processes for staff within service areas that adhere to Trust policies including shortlisting and partaking in interview panels.o To support the development and training of all pharmacy staff working on Cancer wards and providing pharmacy services to the cancer day units. About us Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. Job description Job responsibilities Support with scheduling patient chemotherapy for the day units using iQemo, working closely with day unit schedulers ensuring the efficient delivery of chemotherapy treatment to patients.For further information, or to arrange an informal visit, please call Suhana Akthar Suma Lead Pharmacy Technician Cancer Services on 020 3465 6678 or e-mail suhanaakthar.suma@nhs.net The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Job description Job responsibilities Support with scheduling patient chemotherapy for the day units using iQemo, working closely with day unit schedulers ensuring the efficient delivery of chemotherapy treatment to patients.For further information, or to arrange an informal visit, please call Suhana Akthar Suma Lead Pharmacy Technician Cancer Services on 020 3465 6678 or e-mail suhanaakthar.suma@nhs.net The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BTEC level 3 Diploma in Principles and practice for pharmacy technicians or equivalent Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification HEE LaSE Medicines Optimisation qualification or equivalent ILM Level 2 Leadership and Management qualification or equivalent Desirable ILM Level 3 Leadership and Management qualification or equivalent Practice Supervisor, Train the trainer or equivalent qualification Quality Improvement training Experience Essential Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy setting. Pharmacy labelling and stock control systems Education & training of staff Medicines management experience in a ward-based setting, e.g. medication history taking, POD assessment etc. Patient consultation skills Updating, Reviewing and implementing SOPs for Pharmacy and other areas Participation in or contribution to audit work Desirable Significant experience as a pharmacy technician in an acute NHS hospital setting Experience of supervising and training less experienced pharmacy technicians, students, other staff; carrying out basic work- based assessments Experience of implementation of quality improvement projects Knowledge Essential Understanding of GPhC Revalidation requirements Knowledge of medicines management systems at ward level Up to date knowledge of legislation relevant to pharmacy practice, e.g.controlled drugs, Health and Safety at Work Understanding of stock control systems Knowledge of Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines requirements Understanding of the importance of adherence to SOPs and legislation Demonstrates a good understanding of patient safety initiatives Understanding of development opportunities available to Pharmacy technicians and support staff Good understanding of the management of High- Cost Drugs Able to demonstrate a good understanding of patient safety initiatives Desirable Understanding of medication issues and potential problems arising as patients move between the interface of primary and secondary care Understanding of the regulations relating to managing people Skills Essential Advanced IT skills in Teams, databases, Excel Excellent oral and written communication skills and able to clearly present complex and sensitive information in an appropriate way Excellent consultation skills with patients and or MDT around complex situations Organisation and prioritisation of workload for the self, team, on a day-to-day basis Demonstrates ability to problem solve complex problems Able to motivate self and others Time management skills for more complex task such as workload, small QI, line managing small number of staff Supervisory and mentoring skills, including ability to give effective feedback to all levels of staff Team leader skills Demonstrates diplomacy Excellent presentation skills Other Essential Demonstrates an understanding of person-centered care and is committed to ensuring patient needs are met through flexible service delivery. Remains calm under pressure Demonstrates a professional attitude Demonstrates self-motivation Ability to be flexible and adaptable to service demands Enhanced DBS Desirable Member of Professional Leadership body Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK) Person Specification Qualifications Essential BTEC level 3 Diploma in Principles and practice for pharmacy technicians or equivalent Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification HEE LaSE Medicines Optimisation qualification or equivalent ILM Level 2 Leadership and Management qualification or equivalent Desirable ILM Level 3 Leadership and Management qualification or equivalent Practice Supervisor, Train the trainer or equivalent qualification Quality Improvement training Experience Essential Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy setting. Pharmacy labelling and stock control systems Education & training of staff Medicines management experience in a ward-based setting, e.g. medication history taking, POD assessment etc. Patient consultation skills Updating, Reviewing and implementing SOPs for Pharmacy and other areas Participation in or contribution to audit work Desirable Significant experience as a pharmacy technician in an acute NHS hospital setting Experience of supervising and training less experienced pharmacy technicians, students, other staff; carrying out basic work- based assessments Experience of implementation of quality improvement projects Knowledge Essential Understanding of GPhC Revalidation requirements Knowledge of medicines management systems at ward level Up to date knowledge of legislation relevant to pharmacy practice, e.g.controlled drugs, Health and Safety at Work Understanding of stock control systems Knowledge of Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines requirements Understanding of the importance of adherence to SOPs and legislation Demonstrates a good understanding of patient safety initiatives Understanding of development opportunities available to Pharmacy technicians and support staff Good understanding of the management of High- Cost Drugs Able to demonstrate a good understanding of patient safety initiatives Desirable Understanding of medication issues and potential problems arising as patients move between the interface of primary and secondary care Understanding of the regulations relating to managing people Skills Essential Advanced IT skills in Teams, databases, Excel Excellent oral and written communication skills and able to clearly present complex and sensitive information in an appropriate way Excellent consultation skills with patients and or MDT around complex situations Organisation and prioritisation of workload for the self, team, on a day-to-day basis Demonstrates ability to problem solve complex problems Able to motivate self and others Time management skills for more complex task such as workload, small QI, line managing small number of staff Supervisory and mentoring skills, including ability to give effective feedback to all levels of staff Team leader skills Demonstrates diplomacy Excellent presentation skills Other Essential Demonstrates an understanding of person-centered care and is committed to ensuring patient needs are met through flexible service delivery. Remains calm under pressure Demonstrates a professional attitude Demonstrates self-motivation Ability to be flexible and adaptable to service demands Enhanced DBS Desirable Member of Professional Leadership body Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK) 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name Barts Health NHS Trust Address St Bartholomew's Hospital London EC1A 7BE United Kingdom Employer's website