Clinical Pharmacy Technician

1 month ago


Victoria, Canada The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Post 1: Permanent

Post 2: Fixed Term 12 months from date of appointment

An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of our team of ward-based Clinical Pharmacy Technicians. We have vacancies for Technicians looking for a new challenge to join our Clinical Pharmacy Team working across The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals.

You will initially be appointed as a Band 4 Pharmacy Technician and undertake 5 x Trust Dispensary Based Training Programmes, an in house discharge assembling on wards training, Medicines Management Module 1 or equivalent, Medicines Management Module 3 (these will take approximately 6months to complete) and an Accredited Checking Qualification(approximately 12 months). Once all training programmes are complete and evidence has been provided to Human Resources, you will be moved to Band 5 Clinical Pharmacy Technician.

Applicants who already hold relevant qualifications/training or experience mentioned above will progress to the Band 5 pay scale accordingly.

The successful candidates will also be expected to undertake Medicines Management 4 or a higher level diploma as part of their role.

We will also accept applicants due to qualify as Pharmacy Technicians in early 2025.

Interview Date Tuesday 17 December 2024 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week Do not hesitate to contact us regarding current qualifications and associated pay.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Main duties of the job

To complete medication histories and help achieve medication reconciliation targets in line with CQC recommendations. Counselling patients about their medication within pharmacy and at ward level. The post holder is required to communicate with a diverse range of people who visit pharmacy where there may be barriers to understanding hearing impaired patients or patients whose first language is not English. Communicates with other professional and technical staff within the hospital or community pharmacy, regarding specific patient and operational issues. Supports other healthcare professionals, particularly the clinical pharmacists by identifying patients in any care setting who need a clinical medication review for a long term condition, high risk medicine, complex transfer of care or problematic polypharmacy. Support and mentor students and junior members of the team. Helps identify patients at risk of hospital admission or readmission (in accordance with guidance) and assists with referrals to community pharmacy for follow up post-discharge. Will undertake an accredited technician checking course after completion of other in-house training schemes if not already held.

About us

Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:

Freeman Hospital

Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)

Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)

Newcastle Dental Hospital

Newcastle Fertility Centre

Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria

Northern Genetics Service

Cramlington Manor Walks

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job description

Job responsibilities

Band 5

To practice as a registered pharmacy technician. To provide a clinical service to identified patients. In domiciliary general practice or Trust settings including reducing risk associated with the admission and discharge process. To undertake a broad range of technical pharmaceutical activities in the dispensary and wards, including providing advice to patients and other healthcare staff.

Band 4

To practice as a registered Pharmacy Technician. To undertake a full range of technical pharmaceutical activities within the dispensary including providing advice to patients and other healthcare staff. To support ward-based services on identified wards at the RVI and FH including the dispensing of discharge prescriptions, completing medication histories and providing patient counselling.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

Person Specification

Meets All Band 5 Criteria

Essential

S/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and approved underpinning knowledge BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or equivalent GPhC recognised pharmacy technician qualification Knowledge and understanding of all technical aspects of pharmacy patient services, supported by practical experience In addition, successful completion of an in-house competency-based training programme or previous relevant post qualification relevant clinical experience which provides an equivalent level of additional experience. Practical experience of working in a relevant clinical pharmacy environment. Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Excellent customer care Working knowledge of pharmacy computer systems

Desirable

Medicines Management qualification Experience as an assessor/ Educational Supervisor. An Accredited Accuracy Checking Qualification BTEC Level 4 Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Services and Therapeutics Practical experience of working as a designated checker Familiar with Pharmacy stock control systems ( JAC) Knowledge of current COSHH and Health and Safety Legislation Working knowledge of Microsoft word, excel, spreadsheets and databases

Meets All Band 4 Criteria

Essential

S/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent Registered with GPhC Experience of working in a Pharmacy Patient Services environment Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy patient services, supported by practical experience gained through training Knowledge and understanding of the Law and Ethics relating to the dispensing of medicines Evidence of professional CPD Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Excellent customer care Ability to maintain a high standard of accuracy in a busy environment Pharmacy computer skills Ability to use own initiative Able to work as part of a team Able to work under pressure

Desirable

Experience as an assessor/ Educational Supervisor Successful completion of a recognised accredited checking technician qualification Awareness of Trust policies and procedures relating to dispensary services Knowledge of current COSHH and Health and Safety Legislation Able to supervise others
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