Job summary
An opportunity is available for a motivated and adaptable Pharmacy Technician to join the hepatology pharmacy team at Addenbrookes Hospital. You must be able to work as part of the Pharmacy, and wider multi-disciplinary team, to deliver excellent pharmaceutical care and services to our patients.
You will provide a clinical service to both inpatient and outpatient hepatology patients and support the Eastern Liver Network in initiatives to eliminate Hepatitis C.
Our team
You will join a friendly and established team of hepatology specialist practitioners that are driven to find and eliminate hepatitis C across the East of England.
The Department of Pharmacy at CUH is ambitious and forward thinking, striving to ensure that the patient is always at the heart of everything we do. We are a large department with nearly 300 staff comprising of approximately 100 pharmacists and 70 pharmacy technicians. We have a dedicated Education and Training team to support the learning and development of all our employees.
Main duties of the job
- To improve the quality of care to patients in clinical & ward areas by means of an efficient medicines management system. This will include facilitating the provision of outpatient medication to patients treated for viral hepatitis and following up the outcome of treatment.
- To support the Lead Pharmacist for the Eastern Liver Network in delivering elimination of hepatitis C in the East of England through centrally funded initiatives.
- To support the Lead Pharmacist for the Eastern Liver network in delivering care to patients with viral hepatitis
- 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.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 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.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 25th November 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 3rd December 2024
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 25th November 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 3rd December 2024
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ3 Pharmacy Services, BTEC Pharmaceutical Science or CGLI/Apoth Hall pre 1985 certificates or equivalent.
- Registered with the GPhC
Desirable
- Member of APTUK
- Post registration qualification in Pharmaceutical medicines Management and/or patient consultation skills e.g. 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).
- IT accreditation or qualification
Experience
Essential
- Recent post-qualification pharmacy experience within a hospital ward or dispensary setting, a community pharmacy or GP practice.
Desirable
- Experience of medication history taking and medicines reconciliation
- Knowledge and experience of audit methodology
- Project management skills
- Experience of providing medication counselling to patients
- 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, MRHA/CSM and involved in implementation of relevant guidance
- Current legislation regarding Controlled Drugs
- Current policies and legislation regarding safe and secure storage of medicines
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 and 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 (e.g. 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
- Literacy in using Microsoft Excel, such as running formulas, building PivotTables, using conditional formatting, data validation and producing meaningful charts for analysis
additional
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ3 Pharmacy Services, BTEC Pharmaceutical Science or CGLI/Apoth Hall pre 1985 certificates or equivalent.
- Registered with the GPhC
Desirable
- Member of APTUK
- Post registration qualification in Pharmaceutical medicines Management and/or patient consultation skills e.g. 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).
- IT accreditation or qualification
Experience
Essential
- Recent post-qualification pharmacy experience within a hospital ward or dispensary setting, a community pharmacy or GP practice.
Desirable
- Experience of medication history taking and medicines reconciliation
- Knowledge and experience of audit methodology
- Project management skills
- Experience of providing medication counselling to patients
- 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, MRHA/CSM and involved in implementation of relevant guidance
- Current legislation regarding Controlled Drugs
- Current policies and legislation regarding safe and secure storage of medicines
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 and 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 (e.g. 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
- Literacy in using Microsoft Excel, such as running formulas, building PivotTables, using conditional formatting, data validation and producing meaningful charts for analysis
additional
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
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).