Job summary
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust providing a full range of hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 560,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury.
The Rotational Pharmacy Technician post will be based at Tunbridge Wells Hospital.
The Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
Pharmacy service at Tunbridge Wells is highly regarded in the Trust, the Pharmacy is in a modern department complete with fully automated dispensary and excellent training facilities.
Main duties of the job
Are you looking for a permanent position after recently qualifying as a Pharmacy Technician? Or already a qualified Pharmacy Technician looking for a new challenge within the NHS to broaden your experience? Or are you a Community Pharmacy Technician who is looking for an opportunity to work in hospital Pharmacy?
Look no further, we may have the job for you!
As part of our continuing development we have the following vacancy within our friendly and experienced team. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly team and gain wide experience in a comprehensive range of activities:
The post will rotate through; dispensary, purchasing and distribution and clinical pharmacy services. Training will be provided to develop and become competent in skills including undertaking; medication histories, screening patients' own medicines, patient counselling, supervisory/leadership skills, purchasing and distribution. You will also have the opportunity to work towards attaining a qualification in Accredited Checking and Medicines Optimisation Training Programme.
You should be someone who understands the importance of the Pharmacy Technician role within Pharmacy, who is passionate about Pharmacy and who understands and follows the GPhC professional standards.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at enhanced level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at enhanced level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- BTec in Pharmaceutical Science and/or NVQ Pharmacy Services Level 3
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC
Desirable
- National/Regional accreditation in Medicines Optimisation/Management, Accuracy Checking or Patient Counselling
Skills
Essential
- Good command of the English Language
- Effective customer service skills - able to work to meet the needs of customers of the department.
Desirable
- Good time management skills
- Good word processing and IT skills
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in either community or hospital pharmacy setting
- Basic understanding of pharmacology and therapeutics
Desirable
- Experience in use of JAC Pharmacy Computer System
- Hospital experience post qualification or community experience post qualification
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- BTec in Pharmaceutical Science and/or NVQ Pharmacy Services Level 3
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC
Desirable
- National/Regional accreditation in Medicines Optimisation/Management, Accuracy Checking or Patient Counselling
Skills
Essential
- Good command of the English Language
- Effective customer service skills - able to work to meet the needs of customers of the department.
Desirable
- Good time management skills
- Good word processing and IT skills
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in either community or hospital pharmacy setting
- Basic understanding of pharmacology and therapeutics
Desirable
- Experience in use of JAC Pharmacy Computer System
- Hospital experience post qualification or community experience post qualification
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).
