Job summary
Job Details
- Homecare and medicines management pharmacy technician
- Base site - Lincoln County Hospital
- Band 5 (£28,407 - £34, 581)
- 37.5 hours per week (post equaling 1 WTE)
- 08:45 - 17:15 Mon - Fri. 09:30-13:15 Sat, Sun and bank holidays
- Contract type - Permanent
Applications are invited for the post of Homecare and Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated pharmacy technician to join the well established homecare team at United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT).
Main duties of the job
As a homecare and medicines management pharmacy technician you will be involved in managing homecare patients and will be working as part of an established pharmacy homecare team at the Trust. You will also spend time based on the hospital wards as part of a ward based team providing medicines management services for patients.
The role requires pharmacy technician registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Training and support will be given to the successful candidate as well as the opportunity to undertake an accredited checking technician qualification if required.
About us
What's the hospital like?
Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city, and with the opening of the new medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service. This district general hospital serves the city of Lincoln and the North Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Louth Hospital is set on the edge of the Wolds and serves the communities of Louth and the local area. It provides a number of services, including an outpatient department, diagnostic and surgical procedures, as well as a surgical ward.
If you want to make a difference and be part of something new and exciting, we would love to hear from you. So, what are you waiting for?!
One Trust, Endless opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Person Specification
Experience & registration
Essential
- BTEC or NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences, or recognised equivalent.
- Evidence of, or willingness to undergo training in, pharmacy related aspects of medicines homecare.
- Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Knowledge of medicines legislation.
Desirable
- Existing management and organisational skills
Previous experience
Essential
- Previous experience in hospital pharmacy
- Clear understanding of the role of the technician in medicines homecare.
- Experience of team working and communication.
- Knowledge of computer based stock control and dispensing systems.
Desirable
- Supervisory skills.
- Management experience.
- Accredited checking technician.
Knowledge - Skills - Aptitudes
Essential
- Good IT skills.
- Methodical and with good organisational skills to prioritise workload, manage own time effectively and meet required deadlines.
- Good verbal, written and interpersonal skills with an ability to liaise with a wide range of staff and patients within and outside ULHT.
- Accurate and logical with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to problem solve independently.
- Numerate and literate.
- Ability to work as a team member and alone as required.
- Self-motivated.
- Maintain competency under pressure.
Desirable
- Ability to motivate others.
- Ability to manage change.
- Experience of setting up and working with databases.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel between sites
- Able to accept direction
Person Specification
Experience & registration
Essential
- BTEC or NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences, or recognised equivalent.
- Evidence of, or willingness to undergo training in, pharmacy related aspects of medicines homecare.
- Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Knowledge of medicines legislation.
Desirable
- Existing management and organisational skills
Previous experience
Essential
- Previous experience in hospital pharmacy
- Clear understanding of the role of the technician in medicines homecare.
- Experience of team working and communication.
- Knowledge of computer based stock control and dispensing systems.
Desirable
- Supervisory skills.
- Management experience.
- Accredited checking technician.
Knowledge - Skills - Aptitudes
Essential
- Good IT skills.
- Methodical and with good organisational skills to prioritise workload, manage own time effectively and meet required deadlines.
- Good verbal, written and interpersonal skills with an ability to liaise with a wide range of staff and patients within and outside ULHT.
- Accurate and logical with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to problem solve independently.
- Numerate and literate.
- Ability to work as a team member and alone as required.
- Self-motivated.
- Maintain competency under pressure.
Desirable
- Ability to motivate others.
- Ability to manage change.
- Experience of setting up and working with databases.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel between sites
- Able to accept direction
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).
