Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and dynamic pharmacy technician with medicines management experience to join the Specialist Medicine team at Barts Health. The post holder will be based at Royal London Hospital but will also be required to work at Mile End and Whipps Cross Hospitals.
The post holder will be working closely with the Highly Specialist Rheumatology & Dermatology Pharmacist and the Highly Specialist Gastroenterology Pharmacist. You will also work closely with the wider pharmacy team, homecare team and specialist medicine multidisciplinary team.
You will be supporting the Royal London Pharmacy department and Specialist Medicine Division team in delivering high quality pharmaceutical care to patients in Specialist Medicine, efficient and safe supply of medicines, training for staff, governance and financial review of medicines.
At Barts Health we take pride in developing our staff to progress. Within the Pharmacy department we offer several opportunities to do this. You will participate in training initiatives to meet both individual and departmental goals. We also have yearly opportunities to develop your career in pharmacy and management skills.
This is a fantastic opportunity for professional development. The successful candidate will need to be self-motivated, able to guide and lead a team and demonstrate key negotiation and influencing skills. A flexible and adaptable approach to work and a commitment to self-development are essential.
Main duties of the job
Support the Specialist Medicine Team (Rheumatology, Dermatology and Gastroenterology) to ensure good pharmaceutical care for patients in Specialist Medicine, efficient and safe supply of medicines, training for staff, governance and financial review of medicines. This will include supporting the supply, technical review of monitoring of medicines, direct patient contact, liaising with home care providers and creating financial reports.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oBTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences /NVQ 3 Pharmacy Services, or equivalent
- oRegistered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician
- oAccuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification
Desirable
- oHEE LaSE Medicines Optimisation qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- oPost qualification experience in a hospital setting
- oEducation & training of staff
- oDispensing
- oPharmacy labelling and stock control systems
- oExperience of providing outpatient /day case medicines management services
- oPatient counselling
Desirable
- oExperience of working with medicines used in Specialist Medicine
- oEvidence of successful design and implementation new supply processes
- oManagement of staff
Skills
Essential
- oIT literate and able to use Microsoft Office.
- oExcellent oral and written communication skills and able to clearly present complex and sensitive information in an appropriate way
- oExperience of providing outpatient medicine management services
- oPatient consultation skills
- oInterpret and dispense prescriptions accurately.
- oOrganisation and prioritisation of workload.
- oAbility to problem solve
- oAbility to motivate self and others
- oTime management skills
- oSupervisory and mentoring skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oBTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences /NVQ 3 Pharmacy Services, or equivalent
- oRegistered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician
- oAccuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification
Desirable
- oHEE LaSE Medicines Optimisation qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- oPost qualification experience in a hospital setting
- oEducation & training of staff
- oDispensing
- oPharmacy labelling and stock control systems
- oExperience of providing outpatient /day case medicines management services
- oPatient counselling
Desirable
- oExperience of working with medicines used in Specialist Medicine
- oEvidence of successful design and implementation new supply processes
- oManagement of staff
Skills
Essential
- oIT literate and able to use Microsoft Office.
- oExcellent oral and written communication skills and able to clearly present complex and sensitive information in an appropriate way
- oExperience of providing outpatient medicine management services
- oPatient consultation skills
- oInterpret and dispense prescriptions accurately.
- oOrganisation and prioritisation of workload.
- oAbility to problem solve
- oAbility to motivate self and others
- oTime management skills
- oSupervisory and mentoring skills
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).
