Job summary
Here at the university hospitals Dorset we are looking for a highly diligent conscientious professional to be our Cancer based specialist pharmacy technician.
This is an exciting opportunity for a pharmacy technician to be imbedded within our UHD clinical cancer team. Within our team we value all our team members and their development. The post holder will support the acute cancer services on the wards, and within our pharmacy clinical hub. This role directs developmental pathway for technicians interested in clinical cancer services and the national drive to have more technicians involvement in cancer services.
- Full-time (37.5 hours per week).
- Weekend shifts 1 in 5 (either Saturday or Sunday) and approximately one Bank Holiday shift per year.
Base Location: University hospital Dorset - Across Poole and Bournemouth sites
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
- To work alongside the Lead clinical cancer pharmacist in providing clinically accurate, timely, up to date, and evaluated information on request, to the Pharmacydepartment and Trust healthcare professionals, patients and members of the public.
- To assist in training members of Pharmacy staff that rotate through the ward area.
- To be responsible for and manage the Medicines Management servicein cancer and its future development in accordance with national,local and departmental legislation, guidelines and policies
- To be responsible for the delivery of quality care in cancer care topatients at ward level through the provision of an efficient and robustTechnician Medicines Management service.
- To supervise and co-ordinate the training of Pharmacy Technicians and assistants in Medicines Management in cancer
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Pharmaceutical Science and BTEC in Pharmacy Services
- Registration to The General Pharmaceutical Council
- Accredited Medicines Management Technician
- Accredited Checking Technician
Desirable
- Clinical Prioritisation qualification
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive ward-based hospital pharmacy experience
- Experience of education & training or mentoring of pharmacy staff
- Working knowledge of a broad range of medicines and their use
Desirable
- Experience of working in cancer care
- Supervisory and appraisal experience
- Experience of delivering training presentations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Pharmaceutical Science and BTEC in Pharmacy Services
- Registration to The General Pharmaceutical Council
- Accredited Medicines Management Technician
- Accredited Checking Technician
Desirable
- Clinical Prioritisation qualification
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive ward-based hospital pharmacy experience
- Experience of education & training or mentoring of pharmacy staff
- Working knowledge of a broad range of medicines and their use
Desirable
- Experience of working in cancer care
- Supervisory and appraisal experience
- Experience of delivering training presentations
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
