Band 5 Clinical Pharmacy Technician - Discharge Lounge

Job Summary

An excellent development opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacy technician to join our diverse team as a Clinical Pharmacy Technician supporting the Discharge Lounge at the QE

As part of this role your will working staff and patients to assist a timely discharge from hospital.

You will be responsible for co-ordinating with the discharge lounge staff, ward staff and pharmacy staff to ensure the timely supply of TTO medication.

A requirement to participate in evening working, weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis will be necessary.

Refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for all essential and desirable criteria required for the role. For further information about the role please contact Helen Laws -- helen.laws@uhb.nhs.uk -- 0121 371 8730

UHB prides itself on its investment in staff both in terms of developing career skills but also its commitment to staff health and wellbeing.

Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required

Main duties and responsibilities

With a patient-focused approach, you will;

• Support the pharmacy dept in the provisions of complete pharmaceutical care to patients
• Deliver a high-quality service to the Discharge Lounge
• Act as a role model and provide training and mentoring to junior staff members
• Support the in-patient pharmacy where required
• Carry out accuracy checking commitments
  
  

Key person specification requirements

• A nationally recognised pharmacy technician qualification and be registered with the GPHC
• Currently practicing as a registered pharmacy technician with at least one year's post qualification experience.
• A national recognised accredited accuracy checking qualification
• A professional attitude with the ability to motivate self and others
• The ability to remain calm under pressure
• A flexible approach and commitment to accommodate the needs of the service
• A strong attention to detail
• Experience working as a clinical pharmacy technician or similar capacity is desirable
  
  

This post offers in service development training and the opportunity to gain valuable skills in a clinical role.

A requirement to participates in evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis will be necessary

About Us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job Description

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSEs - Mathematics and English (Grade B/5) and four other subjects including Science (Grade C/4)

Or

• GCSEs: Mathematics, English and Science (Grade C/4 or equivalent) and two other GCSEs (Grade C/4) and successful achievement of the pharmacy service skills Level 2 NVQ qualification (or equivalent)
  
  

Or

• Three A levels, one of which is a relevant science subject and Mathematics B/5 (GCSE or equivalent)
  
  

Or

• Degree in science or humanities and Mathematics B/5 (GCSE or equivalent)
• Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians
  
  

Or

• BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science and Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent as defined by the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Dispensing Accuracy Accreditation, West Midland's scheme or equivalent
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development
• Professional Registration with the GPhC
• Accredited Checking Technician (National Framework)
  
  

Desirable

• Accredited Checking Technician (National Framework)
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Work experience in Pharmacy pre-qualification
• Currently practicing as a band 4 pharmacy technician / equivalent or above with post-qualification experience within an acute setting
• The ability to demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge and the relevant practical experience for the post
• Significant experience within a pharmacy setting
• Experience of the specialist function for area of responsibility
• Experience of organising other grades of staff and their workload
• Experienced in working to policies and procedures
• Significant experience within a hospital pharmacy setting
• Understanding of Good Distribution
  
  

Practice (GDP)

• Health and Safety at Work and COSHH
• Understanding of dispensing, stock control, supply and I.T systems and processes
• Knowledge of Code of Practice/Customer Care
• Knowledge of medicines, side effects and where to find further information
• Knowledge of practices, policies and procedures associated with the job
• Understands the need for delivering a cost effective service and the required work practices to reduce waste
  
  

Desirable

• Experience working as a Clinical Pharmacy Technician or similar capacity
• Deputising for senior personnel, co-ordinating daily work flow including situational staff management
• Experience in setting up new working practices or procedures
• Participation in the training and mentoring of staff
• Understanding of ward environment
  
  

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Ability to work in a team
• Enthusiastic, reliable and trustworthy and displays a mature attitude
• Good time management
• Careful and accurate in work
• Able to demonstrate discretion and diplomacy
• Fair and objective
• Flexible to the demands of the post, the needs of the pharmacy service and other staff
• Good team player and able to motivate others
• Self-motivated and sound use of own initiative
• Keen to improve and develop the pharmacy service and committed to the concept of technician-led services
• Keen to develop own person skill and use these for the benefit of others
• Able to demonstrate timely referral to senior staff appropriately
• Ability to travel to other Trust sites
• Flexible to work in accordance with service needs
• Committed to abide by the Trust Vision and Values
  
  

Desirable

• Awareness of future developments within Pharmacy
  
  

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 UK Visas and Immigration website.

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

For Help With Your Application, Contact

Helen Laws

Helen.laws@uhb.nhs.uk

01213718730

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32073.00 to £39043.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-Time, Flexible Working

Reference number

304-1101042

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Attachments

Job Description

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