Job summary
As the NHS evolves with the introduction of Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and integrated care systems, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, dynamic, and flexible individual to work as a Trainee Cross-sector Pharmacy Technician.
The Pharmacy Technician role is becoming increasingly sought after and varied as medication becomes more sophisticated and technology evolves. Pharmacy Technicians play an important role in complementing Pharmacists and other members of multi-disciplinary teams carrying out a range of duties as outlined in the job description.
We are excited to announce that University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) has joined forces with the Coventry & Rugby GP Alliance to incorporate this training role which combines on the job training and 1 study day per week in order to achieve the following qualification:
- Pharmacy Technician Training Programme (Apprenticeship pathway)
The above qualification is achieved over a 2-year period and successful completion will enable registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a qualified Pharmacy Technician.
This is a 2-year full time fixed term contract working 37.5 hours Monday to Friday including participation in weekend working, bank holiday working, and late nights. Apprenticeship funding rules apply.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will be flexible, methodical and decisive with excellent communication and interpersonal skills along with the ability to work both independently and in collaboration with others.
To gain experience of the technical work carried out by Pharmacy Technicians within both hospital and primary care settings across University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire and the Coventry & Rugby GP Alliance. This will include completing rotations in areas such as dispensary and stores for the management and supply of pharmaceuticals; goods receipt (receiving stock) clinical trials, medicines information, Medicines Management (interaction with patients and supply of medication at ward level) and working as part of the MDT in a GP practice within a Primary Care Network. Successful completion of the two-year training course will enable achievement of the Pharmacy Technician Training Programme - Apprenticeship pathway and ultimately lead to professional registration with the GPhC.
If you think you have the enthusiasm and energy you need to join our teams, please take some time to read the attached Job description and Person Specification.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Take in prescriptions, verifying the patients identity and the validity of the prescription, clarifying any other details and putting forward for processing.
- Undertake patient facing and patient supporting roles to ensure effective medicines use, through shared decision-making conversations with patients enabling them to comply safely with their medication as prescribed and referring to a more senior member of the team when necessary.
- Dispensing medicines correctly in line with local policies; this may include some hazardous substances, special storage and heavy or bulky items in addition to clinical trials dispensing, according to written or printed prescriptions. Keep complete and accurate records of dispensing
- Participating in accuracy checking activities of prescribed medicines and products in line with local policies and dealing with errors or near misses
- Receiving medication from a number of suppliers and processing this safely and accurately to assist in the process of supplying medication to patients in a timely manner.
- Dealing with queries from a variety of healthcare professions and patients, face to face and remotely.
- Undertake any other duties as required by the Director of Pharmacy in accordance with the grade and nature of the post.
- Supplying stock medication to wards, departments or external organisations.
- To be responsible for topping up individual ward(s) which includes supplying stock, communicating with the ward staff and assisting with queries regarding the automated medicines cabinets (Omnicell) to maintain appropriate stock levels.
- To understand the cost implications of over supplying and help to minimise waste through the return or safe disposal of medicine where appropriate.
- To have involvement in medicines reconciliation which includes completing drug histories, assessing patients own medication and ordering necessary supplies for patients in a timely manner to avoid omitted doses.
- Incident reporting where processes have not been followed
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Take in prescriptions, verifying the patients identity and the validity of the prescription, clarifying any other details and putting forward for processing.
- Undertake patient facing and patient supporting roles to ensure effective medicines use, through shared decision-making conversations with patients enabling them to comply safely with their medication as prescribed and referring to a more senior member of the team when necessary.
- Dispensing medicines correctly in line with local policies; this may include some hazardous substances, special storage and heavy or bulky items in addition to clinical trials dispensing, according to written or printed prescriptions. Keep complete and accurate records of dispensing
- Participating in accuracy checking activities of prescribed medicines and products in line with local policies and dealing with errors or near misses
- Receiving medication from a number of suppliers and processing this safely and accurately to assist in the process of supplying medication to patients in a timely manner.
- Dealing with queries from a variety of healthcare professions and patients, face to face and remotely.
- Undertake any other duties as required by the Director of Pharmacy in accordance with the grade and nature of the post.
- Supplying stock medication to wards, departments or external organisations.
- To be responsible for topping up individual ward(s) which includes supplying stock, communicating with the ward staff and assisting with queries regarding the automated medicines cabinets (Omnicell) to maintain appropriate stock levels.
- To understand the cost implications of over supplying and help to minimise waste through the return or safe disposal of medicine where appropriate.
- To have involvement in medicines reconciliation which includes completing drug histories, assessing patients own medication and ordering necessary supplies for patients in a timely manner to avoid omitted doses.
- Incident reporting where processes have not been followed
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
UHCW NHS Trust / Coventry & Rugby GP Alliance
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
