In CDDFT Pharmacy, we pride ourselves in working at the leading edge of clinical pharmacy practice and
medicines management with our teams achieving national recognition for innovative, high-quality patient care.
We have an exciting development opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our new Hospital@Home pharmacy team. You will work closely with the newly appointed Hospital@Home Senior Clinical Pharmacist to implement this new service. The service also includes a frailty same day emergency care unit within the hospital.
The role will be based at University Hospital North Durham and the service will run Monday to Friday during core working hours. There is no weekend working commitment associated with the role.
You will belong to a team that is committed to supporting staff health and well-being as well as professional development in order to help you achieve your full potential.
You must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and hold a L3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or an equivalent, recognised GPhC qualification.
Main duties of the job
The post holders will, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, provide medicines support to the Hospital@Home team. The team includes Consultant Geriatricians, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Therapists.
You will support the Hospital@Home pharmacists in delivering medicines optimisation to patients to promote the seamless transfer of care, medicines reconciliation and work with patients and their carers to promote independence with medicines. There may be a requirement to visit patients in their own homes to provide pharmacy support and advice.
As part of the pharmacy team, you will be involved in the day-to-day running of the ward, support training on medicines and be involved in audit and governance.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape a service that will improve the care of frailty patients in our local population and deliver an NHS national priority. You will develop the role of the pharmacy technician in the service for the benefit of the patient.
About us
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
From April 1, 2024, we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary. If you are in the UK on a VISA, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
Flexible working conversations are welcomed.
We encourage you to get in touch if you have any questions about the role.
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
Meets GPhC requirements for CPD IT Literate Good knowledge of MS Excel and Word Pharmacy dispensing software Excellent customer care skills
Desirable
Patient counselling Good clinical practice Knowledge of: - Medicines management - Principles of safe and secure handling of medicines - Hospital pharmacy computer systems including Emis, Isoft and EPR
Special Requirements
Essential
Team player Able to demonstrate own initiative, motivated and enthusiastic Able to work under pressure Good communication and organisational skills and good time management
Desirable
Evidence of involvement with service improvements
Qualifications
Essential
The post holder must be registered with the GPhC and hold an Accredited/Approved Checking Technician qualification. Expected to commence an Accredited/Approved Medicines Management qualification within 12 months of employment.
Desirable
Educational Supervisor Supervisory / management qualifications or training.
Experience
Essential
Experience as a registered pharmacy technician in a hospital environment
Desirable
- Medicines reconciliation - Project or development work - Problem solving - Policy and procedure writing - Aseptic services - Change management
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University Hospital Of North Durham
North Road
Durham
DH1 5TW
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
C9439-25-0078 #J-18808-Ljbffr
We have an exciting development opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our new Hospital@Home pharmacy team. You will work closely with the newly appointed Hospital@Home Senior Clinical Pharmacist to implement this new service. The service also includes a frailty same day emergency care unit within the hospital.
The role will be based at University Hospital North Durham and the service will run Monday to Friday during core working hours. There is no weekend working commitment associated with the role.
You will belong to a team that is committed to supporting staff health and well-being as well as professional development in order to help you achieve your full potential.
You must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and hold a L3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or an equivalent, recognised GPhC qualification.
Main duties of the job
The post holders will, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, provide medicines support to the Hospital@Home team. The team includes Consultant Geriatricians, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Therapists.
You will support the Hospital@Home pharmacists in delivering medicines optimisation to patients to promote the seamless transfer of care, medicines reconciliation and work with patients and their carers to promote independence with medicines. There may be a requirement to visit patients in their own homes to provide pharmacy support and advice.
As part of the pharmacy team, you will be involved in the day-to-day running of the ward, support training on medicines and be involved in audit and governance.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape a service that will improve the care of frailty patients in our local population and deliver an NHS national priority. You will develop the role of the pharmacy technician in the service for the benefit of the patient.
About us
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
From April 1, 2024, we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary. If you are in the UK on a VISA, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
Flexible working conversations are welcomed.
We encourage you to get in touch if you have any questions about the role.
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
Meets GPhC requirements for CPD IT Literate Good knowledge of MS Excel and Word Pharmacy dispensing software Excellent customer care skills
Desirable
Patient counselling Good clinical practice Knowledge of: - Medicines management - Principles of safe and secure handling of medicines - Hospital pharmacy computer systems including Emis, Isoft and EPR
Special Requirements
Essential
Team player Able to demonstrate own initiative, motivated and enthusiastic Able to work under pressure Good communication and organisational skills and good time management
Desirable
Evidence of involvement with service improvements
Qualifications
Essential
The post holder must be registered with the GPhC and hold an Accredited/Approved Checking Technician qualification. Expected to commence an Accredited/Approved Medicines Management qualification within 12 months of employment.
Desirable
Educational Supervisor Supervisory / management qualifications or training.
Experience
Essential
Experience as a registered pharmacy technician in a hospital environment
Desirable
- Medicines reconciliation - Project or development work - Problem solving - Policy and procedure writing - Aseptic services - Change management
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University Hospital Of North Durham
North Road
Durham
DH1 5TW
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
C9439-25-0078 #J-18808-Ljbffr
