Detailed job description
and main responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or equivalent
2. Professional registration with the GPhC
Experience
Essential criteria
3. Regular patient contact
4. Experience of working in a busy pharmacy department in primary or secondary care
Desirable criteria
5. Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy department.
6. Experience of using JAC pharmacy computer system
7. Experience of ward based working
8. Experience of working in an Aseptic Unit
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential criteria
9. Demonstrated ability to work methodically and accurately
10. Able to analyse and interpret prescriptions, identify problems and decide upon an appropriate course of action
11. Basic computer literacy & keyboard skills
12. Neat, numerate
Knowledge
Essential criteria
13. Good basic understanding of pharmacy law and ethics, roles and responsibilities
14. Good understanding of delivering quality care and providing a safe and efficient service
Desirable criteria
15. Knowledge of aseptic working
16. Knowledge of medicines optimisation
17. Knowledge of the legal aspects of final accuracy checking and the law relating to prescriptions
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
18. Committed to continuing professional development (CPD)
19. Ability to work with minimum supervision
20. Ability to work well under pressure
21. Aware of own limitations / authority
22. Friendly, professional image
23. Conscientious
24. Good working relationships with other healthcare professionals
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential criteria
25. Able to work flexibly and participate in weekend working, Bank Holiday rotas and other rotas as operational duties require
26. Prepared to work on a rotational basis
27. Prepared to complete the relevant training & competencies in accordance with the foundation pharmacy technician framework
28. Ability to work as part of a team
29. Good written and oral communication
Language requirement
Essential criteria
30. Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role