This is an exciting opportunity for a registered pharmacy technician to join the dynamic, innovative and friendly team at Central Middlesex Hospital. The current rotations are:
Patient services, In Patients & Out Patients
Medicines Management
Stores, Distribution and Omnicell
The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the development of the rotations in future. You will be a technician registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and you must be an enthusiastic, motivated and a patient orientated technician dedicated to teamwork and personal development. The post holder will be required to participate in the weekend working and late duties as per rota.
Main duties of the job Participate in a recognised medicines management course (such as the Certificate in Medicines Management (CMMPT) or the Medicines Optimisation Programme) providing the knowledge and understanding of the clinical pharmacy. Provide a high quality pharmaceutical service for inpatients and carry out ward based activities in a timely manner and that patients adhere to their treatment plan, handing over complex information clearly to the appropriate people using verbal or written skills. Lead and supervise other staff as requested by the senior technician patient services, including production of weekly rotas and workload organization. Supports managing of homecare medicines management services for the homecare specialist area. Ensuring that requests for new medicines are processed according to medicines management policies and that goods are ordered, stored and distributed according to defined procedures as per best practice and RPS guidance, and that these are regularly reviewed and managed effectively.
About us London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at: Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A& E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job responsibilities To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential NVQ level 3 and/or BTEC or equivalent in pharmaceutical science Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council Accredited checking pharmacy technician
Knowledge and Experience Essential Hospital Pharmacy Experience Good interpersonal skills. Confident and assertive when working with other professionals with the ability to work quickly, calmly and accurately under pressure. Portfolio demonstrating competency of previous and current pharmacy practice skills, knowledge and evidence of CPD Willing to take responsibility IT literacy including word processing, e-mail and use of the internet
Desirable Staff management Qualified on the Pharmacy Medicines Management Optimisation Programme
Skills, abilities and attributes Essential Excellent communication skills, both verbal & written Ability to work on own initiative Ability to work in a team Ability to prioritise own workload and work accurately under pressure Flexible approach to working methods Expect to deal with members of the public and other healthcare workers in a professional manner
Desirable Basic work processing and spreadsheet skills Good presentation skills Ability to manage change effectively
HEART values Essential Demonstrate commitment to the Trust HEART values - Honesty, Equity, Accountability, Respect & Teamwork
Employer details Employer name London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust Address Pharmacy Dept Central Middlesex Hospital Acton Lane, Park Royal London NW10 7NS Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Main duties of the job Participate in a recognised medicines management course (such as the Certificate in Medicines Management (CMMPT) or the Medicines Optimisation Programme) providing the knowledge and understanding of the clinical pharmacy. Provide a high quality pharmaceutical service for inpatients and carry out ward based activities in a timely manner and that patients adhere to their treatment plan, handing over complex information clearly to the appropriate people using verbal or written skills. Lead and supervise other staff as requested by the senior technician patient services, including production of weekly rotas and workload organization. Supports managing of homecare medicines management services for the homecare specialist area. Ensuring that requests for new medicines are processed according to medicines management policies and that goods are ordered, stored and distributed according to defined procedures as per best practice and RPS guidance, and that these are regularly reviewed and managed effectively.
About us London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at: Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A& E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job responsibilities To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential NVQ level 3 and/or BTEC or equivalent in pharmaceutical science Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council Accredited checking pharmacy technician
Knowledge and Experience Essential Hospital Pharmacy Experience Good interpersonal skills. Confident and assertive when working with other professionals with the ability to work quickly, calmly and accurately under pressure. Portfolio demonstrating competency of previous and current pharmacy practice skills, knowledge and evidence of CPD Willing to take responsibility IT literacy including word processing, e-mail and use of the internet
Desirable Staff management Qualified on the Pharmacy Medicines Management Optimisation Programme
Skills, abilities and attributes Essential Excellent communication skills, both verbal & written Ability to work on own initiative Ability to work in a team Ability to prioritise own workload and work accurately under pressure Flexible approach to working methods Expect to deal with members of the public and other healthcare workers in a professional manner
Desirable Basic work processing and spreadsheet skills Good presentation skills Ability to manage change effectively
HEART values Essential Demonstrate commitment to the Trust HEART values - Honesty, Equity, Accountability, Respect & Teamwork
Employer details Employer name London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust Address Pharmacy Dept Central Middlesex Hospital Acton Lane, Park Royal London NW10 7NS Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
