Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to make a difference to patient care within a hospital setting?
An opportunity has arisen within the Pharmacy Department at Broomfield Hospital for a motivated and enthusiastic Dispensary based Senior Pharmacy Technician.
We are looking for a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician, registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, to join our department. The post holder will actively be involved in delivering a clinical ward service within the hospital. The right applicant will be a dedicated, hardworking individual that works well in a team environment as well as under own initiative. Attention to detail and organisational skills are essential.
Current recognised ACT qualification is essential.
Based in the busy town of Chelmsford, Mid Essex Hospital is part of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust and the Pharmacy Department now has around 300 staff working across 3 sites.
Main duties of the job
Dispense inpatient, outpatient and TTA (discharge) prescriptions. Process prescriptions using the pharmacy stock control and ePrescribing system, select, count, package and label prescription items according to department procedure. Make records as necessary.
Final check clinically screened prescriptions and orders prepared by other Pharmacy staff before release to the patient.
Hand out completed prescriptions with appropriate counselling
Answer drug information queries from patients, nursing and medical staff using appropriate reference resources, and refer to Pharmacist when necessary.
Assess suitability of medication for return to stock. Return items to stock using the pharmacy stock control and ePrescribing system or dispose of according to departmental procedure.
Assess the suitability of patients own medicines for use in Hospital
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 aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Senior Dispensary Pharmacy Technician role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Senior Dispensary Pharmacy Technician role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 or 4 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT)
- Maths and English grade C/4 or above
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of working in a busy pharmacy
Desirable
- Experience of working under pressure and to strict deadlines
- Experience of working within a hospital setting
- Trained in medication history taking and full medication reconciliation
Communication Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to communicate information effectively using clear written and spoken English
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 or 4 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT)
- Maths and English grade C/4 or above
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of working in a busy pharmacy
Desirable
- Experience of working under pressure and to strict deadlines
- Experience of working within a hospital setting
- Trained in medication history taking and full medication reconciliation
Communication Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to communicate information effectively using clear written and spoken English
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).
