Main duties of the job An opportunity has arisen to become part of the Respiratory Support Unit team based on ward 5C at Calderdale Royal Hospital. The role will involve administering medicines to this cohort of patients and managing the hospital workload under the direction of the hospital pharmacy team. You will also undertake high-level ward-based duties including medicines reconciliation, controlled drug audits, counselling patients, training and mentorship of colleagues. The role requires an enthusiastic self-motivated technician to provide excellent seamless care to our patients. The applicant must be able to demonstrate the ability to work within a small team as well as independently. If you think you have these qualities, please apply for this role.
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Job description Job responsibilities Summary of Qualifications and Skills required: Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills (NVQ) or equivalent qualification. Registered Pharmacy Technician, with significant post-qualification experience. Good verbal and written command of English. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to work effectively under pressure. Good communication/interpersonal skills. Demonstrates a caring, compassionate and empathetic approach to work. Ability to plan own time, use own initiative and act independently within the bounds of existing knowledge and skills. Contributed to the implementation of changes in service, products and/or systems. Capable of working within a multidisciplinary team. Computer literate.
Person Specification Qualifications/Training Essential English and Maths GCSE grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent or high level of literacy and numeracy skills demonstrated within application. BTEC/NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy services, including underpinning knowledge, or other equivalent qualification recognized by the General Pharmaceutical Council. Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Accredited Checking Technician. Willingness to undertake any training or development relevant to the role.
Knowledge, experience & expertise Essential Demonstrable experience of undertaking high level patient-focused technical duties in a hospital or community setting. Good knowledge of dispensing standards and legislation relating to hospital pharmacy. Able to pay meticulous attention to detail. Able to prioritise workload. Good training and supervisory skills. Calm and professional manner under pressure. Good oral and written communication skills. Good problem-solving skills. Self-motivated. Demonstrable commitment to CPD. Basic audit skills. Computer literate.
Communication and relationships Essential Able to work on own or as part of a team. To have the desire to work in a service that contributes to patient care. Team worker. Good oral and written communication skills.
Employer details Employer name Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Address Calderdale Royal Hospital Salterhebble Halifax HX3 0PW Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 372-MED2307 #J-18808-Ljbffr