Pharmacy Technician – Medicines Procurement and Distribution
Band 5
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team who are developing new ways of working, efficiencies and digital solutions to Pharmacy procurement and distribution.
This role will give you the opportunity to work across all areas of pharmacy procurement and distribution including:
* Procurement
* ward distribution
* pharmacy stores
* prep services
* homecare and high cost drugs
The successful candidate will demonstrate qualities of leadership, project implementation and effective time management skills.
Main duties of the job
* To work in partnership with the Principal Pharmacist, Chief Technician and Senior technicians within Pharmacy medicines procurement and distribution teams providing a high-quality service
* To rotate between the specialist areas of pharmacy procurement and distribution including pharmacy stores, ward distribution, procurement and homecare/high cost drugs
* Provide support to prep services where appropriate
* To co-ordinate the workload and supervise activities day-to-day
* To assist in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures ensuring they are fit for purpose and in date at all times
* To support and supervise the training of staff working within the pharmacy procurement and distribution team
* To train, monitor and develop the role of an Assistant Technical Officer and to identify any training needs within the pharmacy procurement and distribution teams
* To support the capturing and reporting of relevant KPI’s across all pharmacy procurement and distribution activities
* Proactively support service development and quality improvement projects within the pharmacy procurement and distribution team and the wider pharmacy team
* Undertake regular dispensary-based core duties such as dispensing and accuracy checking in line with the agreed rota and needs of the service
* To work in accordance with Trust policies and pharmacy local procedures.
Working for our organisation
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We’re passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
We are delighted that we have been rated as Good by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description/Person Specification for a full detail of role and main responsibilities
Person specification
Registration
* Proof of GPhC Registration
* To hold a BTEC qualification in Pharmaceutical Sciences and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services, or equivalent
ACPT
* To hold or working towards the National Accredited Checking Technician qualification
* Experience of successfully delivering technical pharmacy services as a qualified Pharmacy Technician
* To be a member of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK)
* Experience working on hospital wards as a qualified Medicines Management Technician
Experience/ Knowledge
* Experience of working in Pharmacy Stores
* Experience of working in Pharmacy Procurement
* Experience of working in Ward Distribution
* Knowledge of homecare/high cost drugs
* Knowledge of Stock Control
Flexible Working - As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. We want the Black Country and West Birmingham region to be the best place to work and as such will consider all requests to work flexibly taking into account personal and individual circumstances alongside the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the on-boarding process.
Qualifications - Please be advised that if the post that you are applying for requires any level of qualification (e.g. A-Levels, Degree etc) or Professional Registration (e.g. Nursing and Midwifery Council, General Medical Council etc) you will be required to provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider. Furthermore, a sample of all applicants’ qualifications will be checked back to the educational institution or provider to interview letters to further deter fraud.
Visa/Sponsorship Information
The Trust welcomes suitably qualified applicants including those who may require a Trust issued Certificate of Sponsorship. However, not all our roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. If you require sponsorship, we recommend applicants check whether the role is eligibility prior to applying. More information can be found on the UKVI website: Health and Care Worker Visa or Skilled Worker Visa.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name: Fiona King | Job title: Pharmacy Tech - Procurement & Distribution | Email: f.king1@nhs.net | Telephone: 01902 481771 | Additional information: Fiona King - Senior Pharmacy Technician - Homecare Services - f.king1@nhs.net
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