Job summary
We currently have an exciting 12-month fixed-term opportunity for a forward-thinking, proactive, and highly motivated Pharmacy Technician who would like to develop their management skills.
Applications are welcome from GPHc-registered Pharmacy Technicians. We are a department that aims to deliver excellence in patient care, and patient experience is our driving force; in return, we offer commitment to your personal development
The successful candidate will work in the dispensary and have an Accuracy Checking Technician qualification.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will
Lead the efficient day-to-day operation of the dispensary services for inpatients and Outpatients of the Trust and other customers.
To plan and manage the pharmacy workflow relating to the opening of the Elective Centre (Ashford)
Ensure dispensed items are processed in a timely accurate manner.
Work with the Lead Technician across the site to ensure the smooth management of the dispensary service and associated staff and cover in each other's absence.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
We have expanded our theatres at Ashford Hospital and are moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts, and in addition:
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- On-site Nurseries
- On-site staff cafes
- On-site parking
- Support in career development
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide line management and leadership for Pharmacy Technicians, Assistants,
trainees, and work experience students.
Manage day-to-day dispensary activities and participate in all aspects of dispensing, ensuring workflow patterns are organised to minimise the potential for dispensing
errors and
that targets and turnaround times are met.
Organise and prioritise work so that all prescriptions are completed
on time in respect of urgency and transport/porter
deadline
Monitoring of internal and external errors and advise on
Improvements in working practice will result in a reduction in error
rates.
Management of stock control in the dispensary and investigate
stock errors.
Support the efficient day-to-day operation of medicines optimisation services to all wards and departments served by the Pharmacy enabling the continuous supply of medication duringpatients admission, facilitating a smooth discharge
Support the training of pre-reg pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and ptpts regarding medicines management policiesin the Trust.
Contribute to the development of pharmacy services and to promote the highest of standards of professional practice, whilstalways observing the statement on professional Conduct issueby the GPhC.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide line management and leadership for Pharmacy Technicians, Assistants,
trainees, and work experience students.
Manage day-to-day dispensary activities and participate in all aspects of dispensing, ensuring workflow patterns are organised to minimise the potential for dispensing
errors and
that targets and turnaround times are met.
Organise and prioritise work so that all prescriptions are completed
on time in respect of urgency and transport/porter
deadline
Monitoring of internal and external errors and advise on
Improvements in working practice will result in a reduction in error
rates.
Management of stock control in the dispensary and investigate
stock errors.
Support the efficient day-to-day operation of medicines optimisation services to all wards and departments served by the Pharmacy enabling the continuous supply of medication duringpatients admission, facilitating a smooth discharge
Support the training of pre-reg pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and ptpts regarding medicines management policiesin the Trust.
Contribute to the development of pharmacy services and to promote the highest of standards of professional practice, whilstalways observing the statement on professional Conduct issueby the GPhC.
Person Specification
Must be GPHc registered
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Btec in pharmacy services
- accuracy checking qualification
Desirable
Person Specification
Must be GPHc registered
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Btec in pharmacy services
- accuracy checking qualification
Desirable
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).
