Jobs
>
Bristol

    Pharmacy Technician - Bristol, United Kingdom - Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

    Default job background
    Description

    To (1) manage on a daily basis the pharmacy dispensary and procurement operations at HMP Bristol, (2) manage the team of pharmacy technicians and assistants, based in the dispensary at HMP Bristol (3) to assist the lead pharmacist to manage the requirements of the Wholesale Dealers License on a daily basis.


    Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is a mental health and community trust that provides a wide and growing range of services across the boroughs of Bexley, Greenwich, Bromley, Kent and the South West of England.

    Oxleas Prison Services Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and provides the pharmacy services to the prison pharmacy contracts.


    The pharmacy department has a long history of innovation, with established policies and procedures in line with National Guidelines governing patient care within a prison setting.

    To organise and manage the day-to-day running of the pharmacy dispensary and procurement operation at HMP Bristol, reporting any immediate issues to the responsible pharmacist and the Lead Pharmacy Technician.

    ~ To supervise, mentor and train pharmacy technicians and assistants using specialist knowledge and experience.

    ~ To dispense prescriptions and stock items when in the dispensary.

    ~ To promote and ensure high standards of work to all staff in the dispensary and to ensure all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are read and adhered to.

    ~ To assist the Lead Pharmacy Technician with writing, updating and monitoring the use of SOPs for dispensary procedures.

    ~ To ensure, on a daily basis, that all pharmacy operations are within the requirements of the Wholesale Dealers License

    ~ Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.


    We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs.

    We are proud of the care we provide and our people.
    Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families.

    This is strengthened by our new values:
    o We're Kind o We're Fair o We Listen o We Care
    To manage pharmacy technicians and assistants working within the dispensary at HMP Bristol.

    ~ To manage and coordinate leave requests from members of the pharmacy dispensary, using internal SOPs and Healthroster.

    ~ To deputise for the Lead Pharmacy Technician

    ~ To undertake routine supervisions and assist in the annual appraisals of the dispensary based Pharmacy Technicians and Assistant team members.

    ~ To mentor and train dispensary pharmacy staff using specialist knowledge and experience, to ensure all staff are working to high standards.

    ~ To train as an accredited checking facilitator (if not already achieved) and to ensure all pharmacy technicians achieve accreditation in a timely manner when employed.

    ~ To train as an NVQ assessor (if not already achieved) and support all dispensary based technical staff through their NVQ qualifications as necessary.

    To ensure robust stock management and control in line with the requisites of the GPhC, Home Office and the MHRA

    ~ Promote healthy lifestyles for offenders in line with local and national guidelines or promotions.

    ~ To demonstrate on-going continual professional development (CPD) and be responsible for self-development and learning within the field of pharmacy or other specialty where appropriate.


    Post holders will be subjected to an advanced DBS check, a prison security check (level 2) prior to being employed .

    ~ Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.


    Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.


    Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited .

    Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website ( ).
    NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent
    Registration with GPhC as a pharmacy technician

    4 years experience of working in a pharmacy post qualification
    ~ Good knowledge of writing and working within a set of SOPs

    Some understanding of mental illness and substance misuse and their treatment
    4 years experience of working in a pharmacy post qualification

    Minimum of 2 years prison or hospital pharmacy experience

    Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
    HMP Bristol Pharmacy

  • Gloucester Road Medical Centre

    Pharmacy Technician

    3 days ago


    Gloucester Road Medical Centre Bristol, United Kingdom

    Main duties of the job Clinical Undertake patient supporting roles to ensure effective medicines use, through shared decision-making conversations with patients. Day to day handling of prescription queries within area of own competence Medicines reconciliation post discharge and ...

  • Hunter AHP & Mental Health

    Pharmacy Technician

    1 week ago


    Hunter AHP & Mental Health Bristol, United Kingdom

    Are you looking for a new opportunity? Our client is currently seeking a Pharmacy Technician with experience working in NHS Hospital or Community sector to join their inpatient Hospital team asap, working 5 days per week, for 6 months. Full training is providedfor community exper ...


  • IMC LOCUMS LIMITED Bristol, United Kingdom

    IMC Locums are recruiting for a Band 5/6 Pharmacy technician in HMP Bristol · - Ongoing assignment · - ASAP start · - Band 5/6 Pharmacy technician · **Position Requirements** · - Pharmacy Technician Experience · - GPHC registration · - Experience working in prison preferred · **B ...

  • Sanctuary Personnel

    Pharmacy Technician

    1 week ago


    Sanctuary Personnel Erlestoke, United Kingdom

    Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 300 reviews is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Pharmacy Technician to take on a new locum role. · **Pharmacy Technician Pay Rate**:£25 - £30 per ho ...

  • UHBW Trust

    Pharmacy Technician

    10 hours ago


    UHBW Trust Bristol, United Kingdom

    1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants · Are you a registered Pharmacy Technician looking for further developing your career? Do you want to join a friendly, forward-thinking team committed to providing the best possible medicines care? Do you want to work for an outstandin ...

  • University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

    Pharmacy Technician

    1 week ago


    University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) Bristol, United Kingdom Permanent

    Job summary · Are you a registered Pharmacy Technician looking for further developing your career? Do you want to join a friendly, forward-thinking team committed to providing the best possible medicines care? Do you want to work for an outstanding Trust? · University Hospitals ...

  • University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

    Pharmacy Technician

    1 week ago


    University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust Bristol, United Kingdom Full time

    As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life. · We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority eth ...

  • University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

    Pharmacy Technician

    1 week ago


    University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust Bristol, United Kingdom Full time

    As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life. · We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority eth ...


  • North Bristol NHS Trust Bristol, United Kingdom Permanent

    Job summary · Senior Pharmacy Technician Band 5 · Are you a registered Pharmacy Technician with a passion to improve patient care? If so, join our innovative, friendly, and inclusive team committed to providing a high-quality service. · This role is suitable for registered Phar ...


  • North Bristol NHS Trust Bristol, United Kingdom Permanent

    Job summary · Rotational Pharmacy Technician Band 4/5 · Are you a registered Pharmacy Technician with a passion to improve patient care? If so, join our innovative, friendly, and inclusive team committed to providing a high-quality service here in the vibtant city of Bristol. · ...


  • Armada Family Practice Bristol, United Kingdom Permanent

    Job summary · Pharmacy technicians play animportant role, complementing clinical pharmacists and other members of the PCNmulti-disciplinary team. · The post holder willhelp patients to get the best from their medicines, operating within clearprotocols and guidance. They will be ...


  • UHBW Trust Bristol, United Kingdom

    Join to apply for the Pharmacy Technician - Band 4/5 role at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust · Join to apply for the Pharmacy Technician - Band 4/5 role at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust · Sign in to save Pharmacy Techn ...


  • Day Webster Bristol, United Kingdom Contract, Full time

    Position: Band 6 Pharmacy Technician · Location: Bristol · Rate of pay: £20-£25 · Day Webster are currently recruiting a band 6 Pharmacy Technician with hospital experience for a hospital based in Birmingham. · Our client is looking for the ideal candidate to start as soon as pos ...


  • Day Webster Bristol, United Kingdom

    Position: Band 6 Pharmacy Technician · Location: Bristol · Rate of pay: £20-£25 · Day Webster are currently recruiting a band 6 Pharmacy Technician with hospital experience for a hospital based in Birmingham. · Our client is looking for the ideal candidate to start as soon as pos ...


  • UHBW Trust Bristol, United Kingdom

    Are you a registered Pharmacy Technician looking for further developing your career? Do you want to join a friendly, forward-thinking team committed to providing the best possible medicines care? University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust is a dynamic and thrivi ...


  • Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust Bristol, United Kingdom Part time

    Are you ready to unlock your potential within a challenging, creative and fast paced work environment? As part of the South West Prison Healthcare contract awarded to Oxleas NHS trust in 2022, we are able to expand recruitment and are looking for compassionate, knowledgeable and ...


  • UHBW Trust Bristol, United Kingdom

    Are you a registered Pharmacy Technician looking for further developing your career? Do you want to join a friendly, forward-thinking team committed to providing the best possible medicines care? University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust is a dynamic and thrivi ...


  • TLA Group Bristol, United Kingdom Part time

    Our client requires an experienced Pharmacy Technician with Dispensary OR ACT experience to start as soon as possible. · This Hospital offers onsite parking. · Excellent rates of pay · Flexible hours to meet your needs, part or full time · Recommend a Friend bonus scheme* · * ...


  • Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Chepstow, United Kingdom

    The CRT Pharmacy team was set up in 2019 providing services to Newport, Caerphilly and Torfaen. Due to the continued success of the service, further investment has been secured to extend the service to all 5 boroughs. This ambitious expansion involves recruitment of 3 more Clinic ...


  • Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Pontypool, United Kingdom

    The CRT Pharmacy team was set up in 2019 providing services to Newport, Caerphilly and Torfaen. Due to the continued success of the service, further investment has been secured to extend the service to all 5 boroughs. This ambitious expansion involves recruitment of 3 more Clinic ...