Band 4 Pharmacy Technician – Patient Services

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for registered Pharmacy Technicians who would be based at King George Hospital in Goodmayes. We have one post at each hospital. Duties include:

Clinical ward-based duties, including counselling and transcribing
In and out-patient dispensing
Assessment of patients' own drugs and drug history taking
Discharge counsellin

We have a comprehensive training package which will enable you to develop as a clinical ward-based technician. This includes

Completing the Regional Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) Scheme
Competence in the assessment of Patient's Own Drugs
Competence in taking a medication histor

We are looking for a technician with a NVQ 3 in Pharmacy Services, or equivalent, who is registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. We will consider newly qualified technicians or technicians about to qualify. You must be hard working, accurate and have some experience of working in a UK hospital.

If you would like further details, contact Claire Boswell, Dispensary Manager at King George hospital at claire.boswell2@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

Dispense medications for in-patients, out-patients and discharged patients under the supervision of a Pharmacist

Assessment of patients own drugs and completion of Drug Histories

About us

Under the leadership of our Chair Jacqui Smith and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, we provide care for the residents of three of the most diverse London boroughs. More than half of our 7,500 strong workforce are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and most live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.

Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals, operating from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London.

As we recover from Covid-19, we're proud to be leading the way nationally in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The pandemic provided the drive forour teams to innovate and change.

We know we have more work to do to improve waiting times for urgent and emergency care, and our performance against the four-hour emergency access standard remains challenged, in comparison to many other London trusts.

We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We're also pleased to be part of the NEL Cancer Alliance.

Date posted

13 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£31,081 to £33,665 a year Per annum inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

162-4474-RH-N

Job locations

King George Hospital

Ilford

IG3 8YB

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a UK Pharmacy Technician
Level 3 QCF Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (NVQ) or equivalent

Experience

Desirable

Has worked in Pharmacy Hospital environment
Experience of dealing with the public
Previous experience with automated dispensing systems

Skills

Essential

Dealing with nursing/medical staff.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a UK Pharmacy Technician
Level 3 QCF Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (NVQ) or equivalent

Experience

Desirable

Has worked in Pharmacy Hospital environment
Experience of dealing with the public
Previous experience with automated dispensing systems

Skills

Essential

Dealing with nursing/medical staff.

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.