Job summary
An excellent development opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and committed individual to gain specialised oncology skills in a clinical role.We are looking for a motivated pharmacy technician to join our diverse Clinical Pharmacy team to develop and deliver an advanced, patient-centred medicines pharmacy service on the Kingston Hospital medical day unit.You will be a key member of staff working within the Day Unit helping to deliver an effective and safe service by counselling the patients on all their supportive medication and oral chemotherapy.You must have excellent communicational skills, the ability to work on your own as well as within a team and be highly motivated to deliver excellent patient care.There will be a requirement to participate in the Saturday service and Bank holiday service on our Sutton site.Applicants must be a registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council, must be an accredited checking pharmacy technician and have a practise supervisor qualification. This is a full-time post and is based at the Sir William Rous Unit at Kingston HospitalApplicants are advised that because of the high level of responses we receive for some of our vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date. Therefore, you are urged to submit your application as soon as possible.
Main duties of the job
1.1. To develop, maintain and manage the safe, efficient, and cost-effective supply of medicines to patients on the Sir William Rous Unit1.2. To deliver quality care to patients at day unit level through efficient medicines optimisation by individual patient dispensing and patient/carers education on medicines1.3. To support with clinical audits, data collection and implementation of developments to enhance the needs of the patient.1.4. To support the Day Unit Pharmacists with the delivery of any service developments associated with medicine optimisation pharmacy service to meet local and national requirements.1.5. To participate with the dispensing, final checking and issuing of medicines to deliver a safe service.1.6. To be the practice supervisor for trainee pharmacy staff when required
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification
2.1. To support the implementation of self-administration by patients and/or carers where possible2.2. To conduct a ward top up service2.3. To provide daily order lists and manage the receipt of parenteral SACT prepared and delivered from the Aseptic/SACT Distribution Unit.2.4. Ensure all patients receiving to take out (TTO) medication are appropriately counselling by undertaking specific accreditations in order to carry out counselling for supportive and anti-cancer (SACT) medicines.2.5. To liaise with pharmacy staff to resolve any technical queries or problems with patients, referring to pharmacist when required.2.6. To liaise on drug related issues with primary healthcare professionals, as appropriate for patients being discharged from hospital.2.7. Ensure all dispensary stock is stored and rotated correctly.2.8. Understanding of the procedures for stock ordering, distribution and stock control, including a ward top-up service
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification
2.1. To support the implementation of self-administration by patients and/or carers where possible2.2. To conduct a ward top up service2.3. To provide daily order lists and manage the receipt of parenteral SACT prepared and delivered from the Aseptic/SACT Distribution Unit.2.4. Ensure all patients receiving to take out (TTO) medication are appropriately counselling by undertaking specific accreditations in order to carry out counselling for supportive and anti-cancer (SACT) medicines.2.5. To liaise with pharmacy staff to resolve any technical queries or problems with patients, referring to pharmacist when required.2.6. To liaise on drug related issues with primary healthcare professionals, as appropriate for patients being discharged from hospital.2.7. Ensure all dispensary stock is stored and rotated correctly.2.8. Understanding of the procedures for stock ordering, distribution and stock control, including a ward top-up service
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Pharmacy Technician Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council
- Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification
- Medicines Optimisation qualification (HEE LaSE) or equivalent
Desirable
- Practice Supervisor Course or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Significant work experience (post qualification) in hospital pharmacy
- Awareness of training competency requirements for technical staff (Level 2 & 3)
- Experience in training and supervision of trainees
Desirable
- Experience of final checking complex prescriptions e.g., oncology
- Experience of team leader or suitable management
- Working knowledge/experience of writing SOPs
- Oncology pharmacy experience
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential
- Well-developed organisational, time management and planning skills; ability to organise workload and work as part of a team.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal)
- Quality-oriented; strives for continuous improvement.
- Ability to be supportive and demonstrate empathy in appropriate situations
- Excellent customer service skills
- Computer literate
- Good leadership qualities: able to take responsibility and to delegate effectively.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Pharmacy Technician Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council
- Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification
- Medicines Optimisation qualification (HEE LaSE) or equivalent
Desirable
- Practice Supervisor Course or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Significant work experience (post qualification) in hospital pharmacy
- Awareness of training competency requirements for technical staff (Level 2 & 3)
- Experience in training and supervision of trainees
Desirable
- Experience of final checking complex prescriptions e.g., oncology
- Experience of team leader or suitable management
- Working knowledge/experience of writing SOPs
- Oncology pharmacy experience
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential
- Well-developed organisational, time management and planning skills; ability to organise workload and work as part of a team.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal)
- Quality-oriented; strives for continuous improvement.
- Ability to be supportive and demonstrate empathy in appropriate situations
- Excellent customer service skills
- Computer literate
- Good leadership qualities: able to take responsibility and to delegate effectively.
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).
