Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic Pharmacy Technicians to support with antimicrobial stewardship service for University Hospitals of MorecambeBay.
You must be a qualified (GPhC registered) Pharmacy Technician, be competent, able to prioritise work and have the ability to implement changeas well as manage and develop services.You will ideally be working towards your Technician Clinical Diploma or willing to complete it if successful.
You will need to be able to prioritise workload efficiently and effectively, work accurately in a timely manner in the face of frequent interruptions.
Applicants will be committed to improving patient care and delivering a high quality pharmacy service.
Main duties of the job
To support the lead Pharmacist in the implementation and promotion of Antimicrobial stewardship within the Trust.Using EPMA, monitor and review prescriptions for antimicrobials and escalate to clinical Pharmacists where review of antimicrobials is requiredTo support the lead Pharmacist in the delivery of national and local antimicrobial stewardship strategies, including the antimicrobial resistance andstewardship CQUINTo support Data analysis and present reports to feedback antibiotic audit results and actions identified by the auditsTo review trends and themes from incidents, performance, infection rates and RCA outputs to inform service objectives, research and trainingstrategy
About us
We operate from three main hospitals -Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Pharmacy technician qualification: Btec level3 in Pharmaceutical services (or equivalent) and/or NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Service skills or equivalent
- Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Accredited checking qualification and registration with North West framework (equiv to NVQ level 4)
- Assessors Award
- Completed Medicines Reconciliation Training
Desirable
- ACT mentor
- GCP accreditation
- IQA qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of a hospital pharmacy including relevant specialist pharmacy setting e.g. Clinical trials, Oncology, Aseptics, Purchasing and contract management
Desirable
- Experience with clinical Audit and data analysis
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of pharmacy procedures, practices and legislation including Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
- Good influencing and teaching skills
- Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft word and skills for dispensing and record keeping
- Decision making and prioritising skills with good attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to plan workload for self and others, set goals, co-ordinate projects and organise services
- Ability to talk to / communicate with patients, carers and healthcare professionals clearly
- Ability to motivate self and others and coach and lead a team
- Good manual, accuracy and analytical dispensing skills
- Good patient counselling skills
- Working knowledge of training requirements for technical / support posts
- Ability to work accurately under pressure
- Problem solving skills
Desirable
- Further computing skills e.g. presentations and spreadsheets
- Change management
- Team management
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Professional, Reliable and with an ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
- Adhere to Behavioral standards
- Team player
- Ability to work alone
- Willingness to work designated shift patterns across 7 days in accordance with the needs of the service.
- Ability to travel as required
- Enthusiasm for work
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Pharmacy technician qualification: Btec level3 in Pharmaceutical services (or equivalent) and/or NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Service skills or equivalent
- Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Accredited checking qualification and registration with North West framework (equiv to NVQ level 4)
- Assessors Award
- Completed Medicines Reconciliation Training
Desirable
- ACT mentor
- GCP accreditation
- IQA qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of a hospital pharmacy including relevant specialist pharmacy setting e.g. Clinical trials, Oncology, Aseptics, Purchasing and contract management
Desirable
- Experience with clinical Audit and data analysis
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of pharmacy procedures, practices and legislation including Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
- Good influencing and teaching skills
- Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft word and skills for dispensing and record keeping
- Decision making and prioritising skills with good attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to plan workload for self and others, set goals, co-ordinate projects and organise services
- Ability to talk to / communicate with patients, carers and healthcare professionals clearly
- Ability to motivate self and others and coach and lead a team
- Good manual, accuracy and analytical dispensing skills
- Good patient counselling skills
- Working knowledge of training requirements for technical / support posts
- Ability to work accurately under pressure
- Problem solving skills
Desirable
- Further computing skills e.g. presentations and spreadsheets
- Change management
- Team management
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Professional, Reliable and with an ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
- Adhere to Behavioral standards
- Team player
- Ability to work alone
- Willingness to work designated shift patterns across 7 days in accordance with the needs of the service.
- Ability to travel as required
- Enthusiasm for work
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
