Main area: Pharmacy
Grade Band: 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (1 late per week, 1 weekend shift every 4 weeks)
Job ref: 390-CSS-SO-9412
Employer: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Southend Town, Westcliff-On-Sea
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 03/01/2025 23:59
Clinical Lead (Critical Care and Nutrition) Pharmacy Technician
Band 6
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon, and Southend. We are a well-led, high-performing, and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve. Job overview
Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to make a difference to patient care within a hospital setting? An opportunity has arisen within the Pharmacy Department at the Southend site for a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Pharmacy Technician to develop a clinical service on our Critical Care wards as well as provide support to our pharmacists with patient nutrition. We are looking for a Band 6 Pharmacy Technician, registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, to join our department. The post holder will actively be involved in leading and implementing a service to our women's and children's wards within the hospital. They will also contribute to a wide range of other pharmacy services including Dispensary services, Homecare, Education and Training, Medicine Management and Optimisation, and Trials when needed. The right applicant will be a dedicated, hardworking individual who works well in a team environment as well as under their own initiative. Attention to detail and organisational skills are essential. Current recognised ACT qualification or significant progress towards the qualification is essential to this role. Applicants without previous management experience will be considered. Main duties of the job
To assist in managing the provision of a medicines management service to the critical care wards. To liaise with doctors and nurses regarding discrepancies with patients' medication to improve patient safety. To provide advice to patients and parents regarding medications. To deputise for the Principal Pharmacist at Trust meetings. To support other services within the pharmacy department including dispensary, procurement, ward technician services, and trials. Working for our organisation
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. From facilities through to consultant specialists, we want to be the best. To achieve this, we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important, but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking, and enthusiastic we want you to join us. We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Pharmacy department has a 'can do' attitude and strives to provide the best service possible at all times to our patients and our colleagues. The pharmacy vision is to be a 'service without walls', integrated within the ward teams supporting excellent patient care. Teamwork is at the heart of everything we do within pharmacy. We are a multicultural department with a very friendly atmosphere. We look after each other as well as the patients within our care. For more information regarding the details of expected duties and personal specifications, please read the attached job description document. Person specification
Experience
More than 1 year of post-qualification experience within a hospital setting. Previous experience of working under pressure and to strict deadlines. Qualifications
Qualified ACT (nationally recognised qualification) or significant progress towards qualification. NHS leadership qualification. Medicines Management Qualification (CMMPT or equivalent). Please be aware that as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro rata) under the current minimum threshold. 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.
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Band 6
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon, and Southend. We are a well-led, high-performing, and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve. Job overview
Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to make a difference to patient care within a hospital setting? An opportunity has arisen within the Pharmacy Department at the Southend site for a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Pharmacy Technician to develop a clinical service on our Critical Care wards as well as provide support to our pharmacists with patient nutrition. We are looking for a Band 6 Pharmacy Technician, registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, to join our department. The post holder will actively be involved in leading and implementing a service to our women's and children's wards within the hospital. They will also contribute to a wide range of other pharmacy services including Dispensary services, Homecare, Education and Training, Medicine Management and Optimisation, and Trials when needed. The right applicant will be a dedicated, hardworking individual who works well in a team environment as well as under their own initiative. Attention to detail and organisational skills are essential. Current recognised ACT qualification or significant progress towards the qualification is essential to this role. Applicants without previous management experience will be considered. Main duties of the job
To assist in managing the provision of a medicines management service to the critical care wards. To liaise with doctors and nurses regarding discrepancies with patients' medication to improve patient safety. To provide advice to patients and parents regarding medications. To deputise for the Principal Pharmacist at Trust meetings. To support other services within the pharmacy department including dispensary, procurement, ward technician services, and trials. Working for our organisation
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. From facilities through to consultant specialists, we want to be the best. To achieve this, we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important, but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking, and enthusiastic we want you to join us. We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Pharmacy department has a 'can do' attitude and strives to provide the best service possible at all times to our patients and our colleagues. The pharmacy vision is to be a 'service without walls', integrated within the ward teams supporting excellent patient care. Teamwork is at the heart of everything we do within pharmacy. We are a multicultural department with a very friendly atmosphere. We look after each other as well as the patients within our care. For more information regarding the details of expected duties and personal specifications, please read the attached job description document. Person specification
Experience
More than 1 year of post-qualification experience within a hospital setting. Previous experience of working under pressure and to strict deadlines. Qualifications
Qualified ACT (nationally recognised qualification) or significant progress towards qualification. NHS leadership qualification. Medicines Management Qualification (CMMPT or equivalent). Please be aware that as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro rata) under the current minimum threshold. 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.
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