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Pharmacy Grade NHS AfC: Band 4 Contract:
Permanent Hours:
Full time - 75 hours per week (Participate in 7 day working roster) Job ref:
262-A-24-6621519-A Site:
Cumberland Infirmary Town:
Carlisle, Cumbria Salary:
£26,530 - £29,114 per annum Salary period:
Yearly Closing:
04/02/2025 23:59 Job overview
Pharmacy Technician - Rotational (Band 4) If you are looking for new challenges in a supportive and enthusiastic environment in a stunning part of the country, this post could be exactly what you are looking for. The newly created post is located within the North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, which provides a variety of healthcare services covering the Lake district and is also close to the beautiful Scottish Borders. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Pharmacy Department at the Cumberland Infirmary as a Rotational Pharmacy Technician working with our Aseptics, Dispensary and Medicines management teams. Main duties of the job
Dispense pharmaceutical preparations for in-patients, outpatients and discharge prescriptions, including label generation using the pharmacy computer system, interpreting handwritten instructions from medical, nursing, technical and pharmacist staff. Interpret prescriptions and issue stock in order to maintain stock levels. Participate in systems for the Use of Patients Own Medicines / Individual Dispensing for Patients / Self-Medication on completion of ward services training pack. Advise patients on the correct use of medicines, knowing when to refer to a more experienced member of staff. Advise nursing staff on the safe handling and storage of drugs. Be aware of, and understand the handling requirements, spillages and needle stick injuries when preparing cytotoxic drugs, including the necessity to report untoward incidents promptly to a senior member of staff. Participate in the pharmacy technician rota in accordance with the needs of the service and the policy of the pharmacy department. Record electronically all drug interventions identified and dealt with whilst working on allocated wards and in the dispensary. Document, and assist with documentation of, medication errors identified at ward level and in the dispensary. Participate in systems for achieving efficient and effective stock control. Assist in all aspects of the pharmacy computer system. Maintain registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Working for our organisation
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county. Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time’: Being a clinically led organisation Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust A positive patient experience every time A great place to work Managing our money well As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work. Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. Please note:
due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date. Person specification
Qualifications
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills (Competence) or equivalent. BTEC pharmacy services underpinning knowledge National Certificate or recognised equivalents. Must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. A1 assessors award. Accredited training in the use of Microsoft applications e.g. Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience
Experience of a range of technical pharmaceutical duties during training. Knowledge of Individual patient dispensing systems. Experience of working in an aseptic services/sterile manufacturing unit within a hospital environment. Top-up procedures. Knowledge
In-house distribution checking pack, or equivalent. In-house ward services training pack or equivalent. Aseptic Services training pack or equivalent. Good technical skills across a full range of duties. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to adapt to different situations readily. Meticulous and accurate. Good organisational skills. Able to work effectively to deadlines. Ability to deal with competing priorities. Ability to work effectively independently or as part of a team. Personal Circumstances
Motivation. Other requirements
Willing to learn and gain new skills through further training and self-development. 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. Name: Steven Pilmer Job title: Pharmacy Site Operations Lead CIC Email address: steven.pilmer@ncic.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01228 814557 If you have problems applying, contact
Address: South Parkhouse Building Baron Way Kingmoor Park Carlisle Cumbria CA6 4SJ Telephone: 01228936281
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Pharmacy Grade NHS AfC: Band 4 Contract:
Permanent Hours:
Full time - 75 hours per week (Participate in 7 day working roster) Job ref:
262-A-24-6621519-A Site:
Cumberland Infirmary Town:
Carlisle, Cumbria Salary:
£26,530 - £29,114 per annum Salary period:
Yearly Closing:
04/02/2025 23:59 Job overview
Pharmacy Technician - Rotational (Band 4) If you are looking for new challenges in a supportive and enthusiastic environment in a stunning part of the country, this post could be exactly what you are looking for. The newly created post is located within the North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, which provides a variety of healthcare services covering the Lake district and is also close to the beautiful Scottish Borders. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Pharmacy Department at the Cumberland Infirmary as a Rotational Pharmacy Technician working with our Aseptics, Dispensary and Medicines management teams. Main duties of the job
Dispense pharmaceutical preparations for in-patients, outpatients and discharge prescriptions, including label generation using the pharmacy computer system, interpreting handwritten instructions from medical, nursing, technical and pharmacist staff. Interpret prescriptions and issue stock in order to maintain stock levels. Participate in systems for the Use of Patients Own Medicines / Individual Dispensing for Patients / Self-Medication on completion of ward services training pack. Advise patients on the correct use of medicines, knowing when to refer to a more experienced member of staff. Advise nursing staff on the safe handling and storage of drugs. Be aware of, and understand the handling requirements, spillages and needle stick injuries when preparing cytotoxic drugs, including the necessity to report untoward incidents promptly to a senior member of staff. Participate in the pharmacy technician rota in accordance with the needs of the service and the policy of the pharmacy department. Record electronically all drug interventions identified and dealt with whilst working on allocated wards and in the dispensary. Document, and assist with documentation of, medication errors identified at ward level and in the dispensary. Participate in systems for achieving efficient and effective stock control. Assist in all aspects of the pharmacy computer system. Maintain registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Working for our organisation
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county. Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time’: Being a clinically led organisation Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust A positive patient experience every time A great place to work Managing our money well As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work. Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. Please note:
due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date. Person specification
Qualifications
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills (Competence) or equivalent. BTEC pharmacy services underpinning knowledge National Certificate or recognised equivalents. Must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. A1 assessors award. Accredited training in the use of Microsoft applications e.g. Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience
Experience of a range of technical pharmaceutical duties during training. Knowledge of Individual patient dispensing systems. Experience of working in an aseptic services/sterile manufacturing unit within a hospital environment. Top-up procedures. Knowledge
In-house distribution checking pack, or equivalent. In-house ward services training pack or equivalent. Aseptic Services training pack or equivalent. Good technical skills across a full range of duties. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to adapt to different situations readily. Meticulous and accurate. Good organisational skills. Able to work effectively to deadlines. Ability to deal with competing priorities. Ability to work effectively independently or as part of a team. Personal Circumstances
Motivation. Other requirements
Willing to learn and gain new skills through further training and self-development. 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. Name: Steven Pilmer Job title: Pharmacy Site Operations Lead CIC Email address: steven.pilmer@ncic.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01228 814557 If you have problems applying, contact
Address: South Parkhouse Building Baron Way Kingmoor Park Carlisle Cumbria CA6 4SJ Telephone: 01228936281
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