Progressive Band 4-5 Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician

Job title:

Progressive Band 4-5 Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician

Company

NHS

Job description

Please note we may close this vacancy early, based on the number of applications we receive University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.Main duties of the jobAre you a registered pharmacy technician looking for a new challenge and a chance to expand your knowledge and experience working at ward level? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician to join our dynamic, forward thinking team at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking to recruit a band 5 pharmacy technician however would also consider a band 4 pharmacy technician looking for professional development opportunities to advance toward band 5. We are open to consider flexible working hours, secondment opportunities and part time hours if required. Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.About usAs one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted. Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.Date posted22 January 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 4Salary£26,530 to £29,114 a year Per Annum (PA) Pro RataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Flexible workingReference number188-CL310125Job locationsSouthampton General HospitalSouthamptonSO16 6YDJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAny suitable band 4 applicants will be recruited into a developmental band 4 pharmacy technician post whereby you will be given support and training in order to complete set competencies in order to become a band 5 pharmacy technician. The expected timeframe to undertake and complete relevant competencies is between 6 months to a year. You will be a key member of a range of teams across the department and the hospital, supporting busy wards and clinical areas, working closely with a range of health care professionals and our extensive Pharmacist team. Your work will include: Initiating the Medicines Reconciliation process. Ensuring patients have sufficient supplies of medicines for their hospital stay and beyond. Counselling and educating patients on their medicines Playing an important and proactive role in the discharge process to facilitate safe and effective discharge. Extended hours and weekend working to support patient care Co-ordinating the medicines management ward cover Dispensing, Labelling & Final checking of prescriptions Training Staff Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesAny suitable band 4 applicants will be recruited into a developmental band 4 pharmacy technician post whereby you will be given support and training in order to complete set competencies in order to become a band 5 pharmacy technician. The expected timeframe to undertake and complete relevant competencies is between 6 months to a year. You will be a key member of a range of teams across the department and the hospital, supporting busy wards and clinical areas, working closely with a range of health care professionals and our extensive Pharmacist team. Your work will include: Initiating the Medicines Reconciliation process. Ensuring patients have sufficient supplies of medicines for their hospital stay and beyond. Counselling and educating patients on their medicines Playing an important and proactive role in the discharge process to facilitate safe and effective discharge. Extended hours and weekend working to support patient care Co-ordinating the medicines management ward cover Dispensing, Labelling & Final checking of prescriptions Training StaffPerson SpecificationTrust ValuesEssential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications / training requiredEssential

• Registered pharmacy technician in UK by GPhC or working towards qualifications suitable for registration as a pharmacy technician with the GPhC within the next six months.
• Numerate and literate e.g. GCSE in Maths and English A* to C or equivalent or IELTS test score 7 as required by GPhC if overseas candidate

Desirable

• Additional pharmacy qualifications e.g. Completed APTUK Foundation Framework Management training Practice supervisor or TAQA Medicines Management qualification PIPC ACPT

Previous or relevant experience necessaryEssential

• Accurate dispensing of medicines (in hospital or community pharmacy or aseptics)
• Dealing with customers and / or patients
• Maintaining continuous professional development requirements or training portfolio

Desirable

• Hospital pharmacy experience Stock control / ordering experience
• Providing a ward-based medicines management service
• Aseptic pharmacy experience
• Clinical trials or research experience
• Experience of using JAC or similar pharmacy based computer systems

Aptitudes and skills requiredEssential

• Communicate accurately and effectively in English with others both in speaking and in writing
• Attention to detail and accurate in work e.g. dispensing, calculations
• Able to use a range information technology programmes effectively
• Demonstrate times when able to work effectively under pressure
• Able to use initiative, but know their own limitations and professional boundaries Tactful and show empathy
• Demonstrates being able to organise their and others workload and prioritise effectively
• Effectively work as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience of supervision of staff or trainees
• Participation in team meetings

Person SpecificationTrust ValuesEssential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications / training requiredEssential

• Registered pharmacy technician in UK by GPhC or working towards qualifications suitable for registration as a pharmacy technician with the GPhC within the next six months.
• Numerate and literate e.g. GCSE in Maths and English A* to C or equivalent or IELTS test score 7 as required by GPhC if overseas candidate

Desirable

• Additional pharmacy qualifications e.g. Completed APTUK Foundation Framework Management training Practice supervisor or TAQA Medicines Management qualification PIPC ACPT

Previous or relevant experience necessaryEssential

• Accurate dispensing of medicines (in hospital or community pharmacy or aseptics)
• Dealing with customers and / or patients
• Maintaining continuous professional development requirements or training portfolio

Desirable

• Hospital pharmacy experience Stock control / ordering experience
• Providing a ward-based medicines management service
• Aseptic pharmacy experience
• Clinical trials or research experience
• Experience of using JAC or similar pharmacy based computer systems

Aptitudes and skills requiredEssential

• Communicate accurately and effectively in English with others both in speaking and in writing
• Attention to detail and accurate in work e.g. dispensing, calculations
• Able to use a range information technology programmes effectively
• Demonstrate times when able to work effectively under pressure
• Able to use initiative, but know their own limitations and professional boundaries Tactful and show empathy
• Demonstrates being able to organise their and others workload and prioritise effectively
• Effectively work as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience of supervision of staff or trainees
• Participation in team meetings

Expected salary

£26530 – 29114 per year

Location

Southampton

Job date

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 04:30:50 GMT

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