Rotational Pharmacy Technician

Have you got the enthusiasm and passion to take the next step in your career in an acute hospital pharmacy department? We are looking for qualified, registered pharmacy technicians or those due to qualify this year, who wish to develop clinically in a patient-focused role with opportunity to work within dispensaries (oncology, outpatients, and in-patients) and at ward level at Colchester Hospital. For Band 5, you will have an Accredited Checking Technician qualification and Medicines Reconciliation (or started) and relevant experience. If these are not held, you will start in a Band 4 developmental role while you are supported in completing the required skills and competencies (length of development will be determined on past experience and completion of appropriate competencies). Previous experience, qualification, and accreditations will be considered. You will be supported in any relevant pharmacy courses including Medicines Management, leadership, and other professional personal developmental training. To provide a high-quality service to our patients, you will be a team player with the ability to work flexibly, react positively to change, and know the limitations of the role. You will communicate effectively with patients, carers, and the multi-disciplinary team. You must be able to follow written procedures, work under supervision, and complete tasks accurately to set deadlines. Main duties of the job Participate in providing supervision and training to other pharmacy department colleagues. Provide dispensing, counselling, and near patient services in various dispensaries including the inpatient, oncology, and outpatient dispensaries. Be an Accredited Checking Technician undertaking checking duties within the dispensary and recording dispensing errors using the right first time error reporting system. Work clinically on a rotational basis at ward level, providing a patient-centred approach to medicines management and taking responsibility for the pharmaceutical care of patients. Minimise medicines-associated risk and ensure medication safety in accordance with local and national guidance. Proactively support senior pharmacy colleagues to ensure that all relevant dispensary or ward issues are highlighted to all appropriate departmental staff. Be given the opportunity to develop your leadership skills by undertaking a team leader role. About us We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics, and in patients' own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals, we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata), and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offers a variety of services. If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you. Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role, please see the attached job description. Person Specification Experience Essential Proven experience as a pharmacy technician Reflection and CPD Desirable Supervision of staff Hospital pharmacy Qualifications Essential B-Tech in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent Registered pharmacy technician with the GPhC Nationally recognised Accredited Checking Technician Medicines Reconciliation (or working towards) Desirable Medicines Management Qualification (local or national) Patient Consultation Skills Accreditation CMMPT or willingness to undertake Employer details Employer name East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Colchester Hospital Turner Road Colchester CO4 5JL Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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