Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust are looking to appoint a Higher Level Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary and Medicines Optimisation based at either Stoke Mandeville or Wycombe Hospital. This is a challenging and exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician who would like to develop their clinical skills on the wards and their leadership skills by assisting in the day to day running of the dispensary to achieve their full potential working in a busy acute hospital setting.
The person appointed will support the Team Leader for Dispensary Services and the Senior Pharmacy Medicines Optimisation Technician in the implementation of agreed strategy changes and provide safe and effective care to patients and service users.
Technicians interested in this position are required to bring with them motivation, an enthusiasm to promote new ideas, a determination to succeed in a challenging environment, the ability to remain calm under pressure and a commitment to future developments in pharmacy services.
Main duties of the job
Participate in the dispensing of medicines at ward level and in the dispensary in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Hold an Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification and maintain this by participating in the ACPT rota in the main inpatient dispensary and as part of the delivery of medication via the satellites. Assist the section leads in the management, development and delivery of a high quality, patient centred and cost-effective pharmacy service. Undertake Medicines Optimisation duties at ward-based level as per rota. Promote a culture of learning and development within the Pharmacy MOT and dispensary teams. Follow all legal and departmental practices including SOPs, COSHH, Lifting and Handling Regulations and all Trust Policies and Procedures. Contribute to the development of pharmaceutical services, and promote the highest standards of professional practice, whilst always observing the Statement upon Matters of Professional Conduct issued by the General Pharmaceutical Council. Ensure good communication between ward-based pharmacy services, non-pharmacy healthcare professionals, inpatient dispensary, and procurement and distribution services to promote discharge planning and co-ordination to enhance contribution to the achievement of the Trust's targets.
About us
Why colleagues think we are a great place to work!
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.
We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the extensive Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed list of responsibilities.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
Completion of a GPhC accredited course Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician. Accredited Medicines Optimisation Technician (or willingness to undertake) Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician qualification (or willingness to undertake).
Desirable
Practice Supervisor (PS)/Education Supervisor (ES) Management/Leadership course
EXPERIENCE
Essential
Experience of counselling patients Experience of training other pharmacy staff
Desirable
Hospital Pharmacy Experience Experience of Medicines Optimisation at ward level
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
Able to prioritise and manage own workload Communicate effectively as part of a team Able to recognise and embrace new ideas and developments and implement directly or support others to achieve Prepared to attend any training sessions necessary for personal and service development Good IT skills
Desirable
Able to complete medicines Reconciliation Able to check PODs and transcribe medicines Able to accuracy check validated prescriptions
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
Able to travel to other sites and off site as necessary
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Stoke Mandeville or Wycombe Hospitals
Aylesbury/ High Wycombe
HP218AL
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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The person appointed will support the Team Leader for Dispensary Services and the Senior Pharmacy Medicines Optimisation Technician in the implementation of agreed strategy changes and provide safe and effective care to patients and service users.
Technicians interested in this position are required to bring with them motivation, an enthusiasm to promote new ideas, a determination to succeed in a challenging environment, the ability to remain calm under pressure and a commitment to future developments in pharmacy services.
Main duties of the job
Participate in the dispensing of medicines at ward level and in the dispensary in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Hold an Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification and maintain this by participating in the ACPT rota in the main inpatient dispensary and as part of the delivery of medication via the satellites. Assist the section leads in the management, development and delivery of a high quality, patient centred and cost-effective pharmacy service. Undertake Medicines Optimisation duties at ward-based level as per rota. Promote a culture of learning and development within the Pharmacy MOT and dispensary teams. Follow all legal and departmental practices including SOPs, COSHH, Lifting and Handling Regulations and all Trust Policies and Procedures. Contribute to the development of pharmaceutical services, and promote the highest standards of professional practice, whilst always observing the Statement upon Matters of Professional Conduct issued by the General Pharmaceutical Council. Ensure good communication between ward-based pharmacy services, non-pharmacy healthcare professionals, inpatient dispensary, and procurement and distribution services to promote discharge planning and co-ordination to enhance contribution to the achievement of the Trust's targets.
About us
Why colleagues think we are a great place to work!
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.
We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the extensive Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed list of responsibilities.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
Completion of a GPhC accredited course Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician. Accredited Medicines Optimisation Technician (or willingness to undertake) Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician qualification (or willingness to undertake).
Desirable
Practice Supervisor (PS)/Education Supervisor (ES) Management/Leadership course
EXPERIENCE
Essential
Experience of counselling patients Experience of training other pharmacy staff
Desirable
Hospital Pharmacy Experience Experience of Medicines Optimisation at ward level
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
Able to prioritise and manage own workload Communicate effectively as part of a team Able to recognise and embrace new ideas and developments and implement directly or support others to achieve Prepared to attend any training sessions necessary for personal and service development Good IT skills
Desirable
Able to complete medicines Reconciliation Able to check PODs and transcribe medicines Able to accuracy check validated prescriptions
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
Able to travel to other sites and off site as necessary
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Stoke Mandeville or Wycombe Hospitals
Aylesbury/ High Wycombe
HP218AL
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
434-SCS6872477 #J-18808-Ljbffr
