Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiactic and pro-active Pharmacy Technician with excellent problem solving skills who is self-motivated and organised to work as a part of the team at CRH involving Medicines Administration and Medicines Optimisation The role will involve providing a clinical pharmacy and medication administration service to the acute admissions unit at CRH. You need to be comfortable administering to all patients in this group. You will be based on the ward for the majority of the time, administering medication and supporting the discharge process and flow of medication in the ward. This is an exciting opportunity, to learn new skills and really become part of the ward team. This is an exciting and innovative role which will enable you to develop more patient focused skills. Appropriate training and support will be provided, and you will be able to provide input into how the role develops, as well as helping to collect and present data to show the benefits of expanding pharmacy into new areas. You must be an excellent communicator with outstanding interpersonal and relationship building skills. You will need to be forward thinking and enthusiastic, with a commitment to continuing professional development.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen to become part of the Ward Pharmacy team based on the acute admission unit at Calderdale Royal Hospital, the role will involve administering medicines to a variety of patients and managing the hospital workload under the direction of the hospital pharmacy team. You will also undertake high level ward based duties. The role requires an enthusiastic self motivated technician to provide excellent seamless care to our patients. The applicant must be able to demonstrate the ability to work within a small team as well as independently. If you think you have these , please apply for this role.
About us
We are a team that supports each other, we like to have fun as well as work hard. We are compassionate about the care we give to our patients and this sometimes requires going the extra mile, if you think you would like to be part of our team then please apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Summary of Qualifications and Skills required: Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills (NVQ) or equivalent qualification. Registered Pharmacy Technician, with significant post qualification experience. Good verbal and written command of English. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions Ability to work effectively under pressure Good communication/interpersonal skills Demonstrates a caring, compassionate and empathetic approach to work Ability to plan own time, use own initiative and act independently within the bounds of existing knowledge and skills Contributed to the implementation of changes in service, products and / or systems. Capable of working within a multidisciplinary team Computer literate
Job description
Job responsibilities
Summary of Qualifications and Skills required: Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills (NVQ) or equivalent qualification. Registered Pharmacy Technician, with significant post qualification experience. Good verbal and written command of English. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions Ability to work effectively under pressure Good communication/interpersonal skills Demonstrates a caring, compassionate and empathetic approach to work Ability to plan own time, use own initiative and act independently within the bounds of existing knowledge and skills Contributed to the implementation of changes in service, products and / or systems. Capable of working within a multidisciplinary team Computer literate
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of undertaking high level patient focused technical duties in a hospital or community setting
- Good knowledge of dispensing standards and legislation relating to hospital pharmacy
- Accredited checking technician
- Computer literate
- Basic audit skills
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- BTEC/NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy services, including underpinning knowledge, or other equivalent qualification recognized by the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- Able to work on own or as part of a team
- Calm and professional manner under pressure
- Able to pay meticulous attention to detail
- Able to prioritise workload
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good problem solving skills
- Good training and supervisory skills
- Self motivated
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Demonstratable commitment to CPD
Desirable
- Have an awareness of all Trust policies and procedures
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of undertaking high level patient focused technical duties in a hospital or community setting
- Good knowledge of dispensing standards and legislation relating to hospital pharmacy
- Accredited checking technician
- Computer literate
- Basic audit skills
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- BTEC/NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy services, including underpinning knowledge, or other equivalent qualification recognized by the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- Able to work on own or as part of a team
- Calm and professional manner under pressure
- Able to pay meticulous attention to detail
- Able to prioritise workload
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good problem solving skills
- Good training and supervisory skills
- Self motivated
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Demonstratable commitment to CPD
Desirable
- Have an awareness of all Trust policies and procedures
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).
