Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled pharmacy technician to contribute to the care of patients admitted to our acute medical and frailty units.
You will be joining a friendly and well respected team working across the emergency floor at Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford (part of Mid and South Essex Hospitals NHS Trust).
Main duties of the job
To lead and develop pharmacy services to patients on the acute medical unit, in conjunction with the Operational Lead Technician, Clinical Lead Pharmacists and Head of Department.
Review patients own medication, discuss, and resolve queries with the patient or carer.
To liaise with doctors and nurses regarding discrepancies with patients medication to improve patient safety.
Actively promote the reporting of, and shared learning from, medication incidents within pharmacy and clinical areas. Deliver technical-based medication safety communications effectively.
Final accuracy checks clinically screened prescriptions and orders prepared by other pharmacy staff before release to the patient.
Provide counselling on use of medicines to patients and carers.
Provide information and guidance on the use of medicines to ward and medical staff.
Identify the learning needs of members of the pharmacy team, plan and implement appropriate training strategies.
Identify the learning needs of members of the pharmacy team, plan and implement appropriate training strategies including the training of other members of staff e.g., pre-registration pharmacy students as necessary.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached job description for a full outline of the job's main roles and responsibilities.
We look forward to your application!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached job description for a full outline of the job's main roles and responsibilities.
We look forward to your application!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered pharmacy technician with GPhC
- ACT qualification
Desirable
- Edward Jenner qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post qualification within a hospital
- Medicines Management Experience
Desirable
- Experience in education and training
Communication
Essential
- Strong written communication skills
- Experience in dealing with difficult situations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered pharmacy technician with GPhC
- ACT qualification
Desirable
- Edward Jenner qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post qualification within a hospital
- Medicines Management Experience
Desirable
- Experience in education and training
Communication
Essential
- Strong written communication skills
- Experience in dealing with difficult situations
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).
