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We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people's own homes.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated 'Outstanding' and Eastbourne DGH was rated 'Good'.
Recently the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' (BFF) programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to redevelop and expand our hospitals at Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Community Health Services (CHS) Pharmacy team.
Our CHS Team provide Pharmacy Services to the Community Bedded Units in Rye, Bexhill and Eastbourne, together with providing a Medicines Optimisation service for housebound patients.
The postholder would need to be able to travel independently between sites.
We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, self-motivated and dynamic Pharmacy Technician with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will work with colleagues across the integrated care system to develop and maintain high quality, clinically driven pathways so that we are able to provide the best patient experience to our local population.
Main duties of the job
This senior pharmacy technician post is responsible for providing direct pharmacy support to the community-based teams and services, including community bedded units, community nursing, and other members of the CHS pharmacy team.
The postholder will be required to liaise with colleagues working across both professional and organisational boundaries.
Working for our organisation
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Pharmacy Technician registered with General Pharmaceutical Council CPD portfolio that demonstrates an ongoing commitment to personal development Good general education including Maths, English + Science to GCSE Standard Checking Technician accreditation Medicines Management accreditation Practice Supervisor/Train the Trainer Experience Essential criteria
Minimum 5 years' experience of working in a hospital or community pharmacy, including at least one year of direct patient contact and ordering of patients' specific medication within an acute trust or similar setting Providing training to pharmacy staff or other healthcare professionals Desirable criteria
Experience of working as a pharmacy technician in hospital dispensary/pharmacy service at B5 or above. Experience of working in a community pharmacy. Previous experience in mentoring and training pharmacy staff Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. Our vision is to be: The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex. Our mission is to: Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services. Our strategic objectives are to: Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority. Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients' experiences. Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable. Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are: Safe Effective Caring Responsive Well led Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements 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. Application numbers This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
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Pharmacy Technician registered with General Pharmaceutical Council CPD portfolio that demonstrates an ongoing commitment to personal development Good general education including Maths, English + Science to GCSE Standard Checking Technician accreditation Medicines Management accreditation Practice Supervisor/Train the Trainer Experience Essential criteria
Minimum 5 years' experience of working in a hospital or community pharmacy, including at least one year of direct patient contact and ordering of patients' specific medication within an acute trust or similar setting Providing training to pharmacy staff or other healthcare professionals Desirable criteria
Experience of working as a pharmacy technician in hospital dispensary/pharmacy service at B5 or above. Experience of working in a community pharmacy. Previous experience in mentoring and training pharmacy staff Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. Our vision is to be: The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex. Our mission is to: Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services. Our strategic objectives are to: Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority. Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients' experiences. Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable. Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are: Safe Effective Caring Responsive Well led Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements 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. Application numbers This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
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