Job Summary
We are recruiting for a Senior Rotational Pharmacy Technician who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients. This role could be ideal for newly qualified accuracy checking technicians who want to work in a busy and dynamic hospital pharmacy. Applicants with a retail pharmacy background are welcome to apply, as on‑the‑job training will be provided for all aspects of the role. Any new qualified technicians without an Accuracy Checking qualification or NVQ3 will be considered for this post and a Band 4 to Band 5 developmental plan will be offered.
You will be responsible for the day‑to‑day activities within the pharmacy department at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre Pharmacy, including general dispensing, drug distribution, chemotherapy desk, patient counselling and associated pharmaceutical duties.
Main Duties
* Dispensing and checking of in‑patient prescriptions and systemic anti‑cancer treatment.
* Providing routine technical pharmacy support in a professional manner to support a high‑quality, patient‑orientated service.
* Participating in the purchasing of drugs and drug distribution activities.
* Running the Chemotherapy desk and dispatching chemotherapy orders to wards and day units in a timely manner.
* Stock control activities such as expiry date checking, stock counting and replenishing the emergency cupboard, fulfilling to‑follows, conducting expiry date checks and replenishing emergency boxes as required.
About Us
East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust is proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide. Our 6,000 staff ensure our patients get the best care. We are committed to a positive work‑life balance and flexible working patterns.
Details
* Band 5
* Salary £31,049 to £37,796 a year, plus 15% High‑Cost Area Supplement
* Permanent, Full‑time
* Reference number 361-7518098-B
* Job location Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, Rickmansworth Road, Mount Vernon, HA6 2RN
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications / Training
* Qualified Pharmacy Technician registered with GPhC
* Educated to diploma level 3 or equivalent in a relevant medicines subject or equivalent qualification or significant proven experience (degree level)
* GPhC Accredited Checking Technician (ACT)
* GPhC Accredited Medicines Management qualification
Desirable Qualifications / Training
* Post‑qualification pharmacy practice experience
* Experience in using JAC dispensing system
* Previous experience in working with oncology patients
* Previous experience in working in Hospital Pharmacy
Essential Experience
* Experience in Pharmacy services
* Evidence of CPD and self‑development
Desirable Experience
* Managing staff
* Leadership skills
Essential Knowledge
* Computer and IT literate
* Need for confidentiality
* Preparation of written reports and procedures
Desirable Knowledge
* Writing and maintaining SOPs, reports and performing audits
Essential Skills
* Good team player – able to work alone and supervise others when necessary
* Demonstrates good use of initiative and self‑motivation
* Good command of written and spoken English language
* Ability to prioritise workload
* Good organisational skills
* Accurate and precise attention to detail
* Proficient IT skills
Disclosures and Checks
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please refer to the NHS Careers website.
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