Pharmacy Technician - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Cambridge, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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Description

Job summary

We are offering an opportunity for a Pharmacy Technicians to join our Clinical Team. This essential role provides the opportunity for a committed Pharmacy Technician to put their skills into practice, working with innovative technology and systems, whilst also continuing to build further skills for future career progression. You will participate in the medicines reconciliation process, supply of medication during Inpatient stay, support effective and timely discharge and patient counselling.

We provide excellent education and development opportunities including, Medicines Reconciliation and Checking Pharmacy Technician accreditations. We are looking for a highly motivated registered Pharmacy Technician with excellent organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure whilst ensuring accuracy in all aspects of technical pharmacy.

We welcome applications from Trainee Pharmacy technicians completing their qualification this year. Entry level will be at a Band 4 (unless already Band 5) - previous experience, qualification and accreditations will be considered. Candidates will be regraded to Band 5 once in-house accreditation completed.

Main duties of the job

To improve the quality of care to patients in Clinical and Ward areas by means of an efficient medicines management system. This will include the use of patients' own drugs (PODS), providing Inpatient supply dispensing, near-patient discharge systems and counselling patients about their medicines.

To support the Associate Chief Pharmacist - Clinical Pharmacy Services, Chief Pharmacy Technician and Principal Pharmacy Technician - Clinical Services in the delivery of the departmental medicines management strategy via provision of technical Ward based Pharmacy Services.

To rotate around defined clinical areas according to experience

About us

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 29th May 2024

Interviews are due to be held week commencing 10th June 2024

Benefits to you

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Additional Requirements

Essential

The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent

Team player.

Motivated and resourceful and proactive approach.

Flexible and adaptable.

Able to work under pressure.

Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work.

Recognises the limits of own authority within the role.

Seeks and uses professional support appropriately.

Well organised.

Open and honest.

Understands the principles of confidentiality.

Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work.

Able to establish positive relationships and mutual respect with people at all levels.

Good organisation skills and capable of managing own workload.

Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines and targets.

Skills

Essential

Good communication skills (verbal and written). (Regularly communicates with key groups/stakeholders, including those with barriers to understanding).

Basic computer literacy.

Good organisational skills; self ad others.

Proven ability to meet objectives and targets.

Ability to respond to change and apply and facilitate new developments without difficulty.

Resilient and able to cope under pressure.

Ability to develop and maintain good relationships with others.

Ability to work flexible and unsocial hours ( on rota weekends/public holidays; late dispensary duties etc.).

Receptive to priorities of patients, carers and other staff groups.

Good oral and written presentation skills.

Motivated/self-disciplined.

Desirable

Project management skills

Experience

Essential

Recent pharmacy experience within a hospital ward or dispensary setting, a community pharmacy or GP practice.

Entry level will be at a Band 4 (unless already Band 5) - previous experience, qualification and accreditations will be considered.

Candidates will be regraded to Band 5 once in-house accreditation completed.

Desirable

Experience of medication history taking and medicines reconciliation

Knowledge and experience of audit methodology

Project management skills

Experience of patient counselling

Experience of using an electronic prescribing and medicines administration system

Knowledge

Essential

Clinical and information governance guidelines.

Formulary management and application

Awareness of NICE, NLRS, MHRA/CSM and involved in implementation of relevant guidance.

Current legislation regarding Controlled Drugs.

Current policies and legislation regarding safe and secure storage of medicines.

Desirable

Knowledge and experience of audit methodology

Qualifications

Essential

Completion of a GPhC-accredited course, GPhC-recognised qualification or a GPhC-approved apprenticeship pathway for Pharmacy Technician initial education and training (Minimum qualification NVQ3 Pharmacy Services, BTEC Pharmaceutical Science or CGLI/Apoth Hall pre 1985 certificates or equivalent.)

Registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician

Desirable

Member of APTUK

Post registration qualification in Pharmaceutical medicines

Management and/or patient consultation skills Certificate In Medicines Management for Pharmacy Technicians; Patient Counselling skills or equivalent,

Medicines management accreditation (National Framework /or in-house recognised equivalent confirmed at interview)

Medicines reconciliation accreditation (National Framework /or in-house recognised equivalent confirmed at interview)

Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT).

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