Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and committed Pharmacy Technician to join the Hackney and Forensics pharmacy team. The post holder will lead on a full range of clinical & dispensing activities, using their enthusiasm to motivate the team to meet department deadlines, as well as participating in the line management of junior staff. You will use pharmacy computer systems and robotics to co-ordinate and maintain the supply of medicines.
You should have great communication and interpersonal skills; be flexible and adaptable; and be able to work in a dynamic environment.
You will be expected to develop good working relationships with other staff within pharmacy and with the multidisciplinary team.
All applicants must have completed a BTEC / NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent and be registered as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council. You will possess an accreditation in medicines management training (AIMMS/MOPs) and have completed accredited checking technician training (ACPT), which is now included as part of the apprenticeship route.
The Hackney & Forensic pharmacy team works across 3 sites - Hackney Adults Mental Health, John Howard Centre and Wolfson House. We also covered some Hackney based mental health community teams.
For any further information please contact Seda Alparslan or Susana Fontelo on 02085107250
Main duties of the job
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- To assist with the provision of a high quality pharmacy service to patients of the Trust
- To undertake general dispensary, stores and procurement activities
- To take a lead in the day-to-day running of the Department
- To maintain the ACPT qualification
- To line manage, train and support junior staff
- To deliver high quality pharmacy optimisation service to patients of the trust and work closely with all pharmacy staff and maintain a close working relationship with other members of the multidisciplinary team
- To work in a number of different environments including mental health in-patient wards, PICU, Home Treatment Teams and the trust pharmacy dispensary.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting young people and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
We are passionate about staff well-being and the trust also pride themselves on learning and development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for further details.
Person Specification
Educational/ Qualification
Essential
- GPhC approved level 3 pharmacy services/technician qualification/course (i.e. BTEC/City & Guilds/NVQ3) or equivalent
- Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC or eligible to be registered
- Completed final accuracy checking training as part of the pharmacy technician qualification (post-2020) OR accredited with a final accuracy checking (ACPT) qualification
- Completed medicines optimisation training as part of the pharmacy technician qualification (post-2020) OR accredited with a medicine's optimisation qualification (AIMMs/MOPs)
Desirable
- NVQ Assessor or Educational Supervisor qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in hospital pharmacy post qualification
- Working within a multidisciplinary team
- Previous Leadership and Management Experience
- Experience of dealing with the public
Desirable
- Ward based clinical work
- Experience in teaching and training
- Previous experience of service quality measurement/audit
- Experience of ordering and invoicing
- Writing and Implementation of policies and procedures
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
- Ability to plan, assess and monitor workload to meet deadlines
- Knowledge and proven experience of good stock control
- Ability to work independently and in an organised manner
- Conflict Resolution and Negotiation skills
- Ability to work carefully with attention to detail
- Has an understanding of the need for patient confidentiality
- Use of Microsoft Excel/Word to intermediate level
Desirable
- Management of pharmacy robotics and IT systems
- Ability to plan and chair meetings
Person Specification
Educational/ Qualification
Essential
- GPhC approved level 3 pharmacy services/technician qualification/course (i.e. BTEC/City & Guilds/NVQ3) or equivalent
- Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC or eligible to be registered
- Completed final accuracy checking training as part of the pharmacy technician qualification (post-2020) OR accredited with a final accuracy checking (ACPT) qualification
- Completed medicines optimisation training as part of the pharmacy technician qualification (post-2020) OR accredited with a medicine's optimisation qualification (AIMMs/MOPs)
Desirable
- NVQ Assessor or Educational Supervisor qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in hospital pharmacy post qualification
- Working within a multidisciplinary team
- Previous Leadership and Management Experience
- Experience of dealing with the public
Desirable
- Ward based clinical work
- Experience in teaching and training
- Previous experience of service quality measurement/audit
- Experience of ordering and invoicing
- Writing and Implementation of policies and procedures
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
- Ability to plan, assess and monitor workload to meet deadlines
- Knowledge and proven experience of good stock control
- Ability to work independently and in an organised manner
- Conflict Resolution and Negotiation skills
- Ability to work carefully with attention to detail
- Has an understanding of the need for patient confidentiality
- Use of Microsoft Excel/Word to intermediate level
Desirable
- Management of pharmacy robotics and IT systems
- Ability to plan and chair meetings
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).
Employer details
Employer name
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
City and Hackney Centre for Mental Health and London Forensic directorates
Homerton row
London
E9 6SR
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
