Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a full time qualified Pharmacy Technician registered with the GPhC to join our aseptic team. Are you looking for a new challenge in your career? Full training and a progression position from band 5 to 6 will be offered to a suitable candidate.
Main duties of the job
You will be part of a motivated team of technicians and assistants working in the aseptic unit, leading the daily workload in providing chemotherapy to patients in the Trust. You will also work in the dispensary, supporting the dispensary team lead in supplying inpatients, outpatients and outside hospitals/units and helping with our expanding clinical trials service. The ideal candidate should have previous experience of working in aseptic services including clinical trials and will have current GCP training.
About us
Dorset County Hospital (400 beds) was officially opened in May 1998 and has a modern, bright, spacious and friendly working environment. The hospital is situated within easy walking distance of the historic town of Dorchester, which is eight miles from the spectacular Jurassic Coast ideal for sports and outdoor activities. It is also within easy reach of areas of outstanding natural beauty such as the New Forest, the natural harbour of Poole, and one of Britain's best beaches at Bournemouth.
The recently renovated Pharmacy provides a clinical pharmacy and medicines management service to Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (which includes a county wide renal service). The dispensary benefits from a new BD dispensing robot, an electronic prescription tracking system and a full Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA) system (Careflow Medicines Management, formerly JAC), which is also our existing stock control, accounting and dispensing system.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be part of a team of pharmacists, technicians and assistants providing a timely and accurate supply of aseptically prepared pharmaceuticals to wards and departments in Dorset County Hospital.
- To deputise in the absence of the principal technician for the technical delivery of the pharmacy aseptic and cancer services at Dorset County Hospital.
- To manage and prioritise the workload to ensure the timely delivery of chemotherapy and CIVAS products for adult and paediatric patients.
- To work independently and as part of a team ensuring work is undertaken in line with policies and procedures.
- To manage the team of technicians and support staff within the pharmacy aseptic unit.
- To provide training and support for ongoing development in aseptic techniques for all relevant personnel.
- To promote Health and Safety and quality issues within the pharmacy service.
- To participate in training and accreditations including intrathecal training, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) for clinical trials, to meet the demands of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be part of a team of pharmacists, technicians and assistants providing a timely and accurate supply of aseptically prepared pharmaceuticals to wards and departments in Dorset County Hospital.
- To deputise in the absence of the principal technician for the technical delivery of the pharmacy aseptic and cancer services at Dorset County Hospital.
- To manage and prioritise the workload to ensure the timely delivery of chemotherapy and CIVAS products for adult and paediatric patients.
- To work independently and as part of a team ensuring work is undertaken in line with policies and procedures.
- To manage the team of technicians and support staff within the pharmacy aseptic unit.
- To provide training and support for ongoing development in aseptic techniques for all relevant personnel.
- To promote Health and Safety and quality issues within the pharmacy service.
- To participate in training and accreditations including intrathecal training, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) for clinical trials, to meet the demands of the service.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifactions and Training
Essential
- BTEC National Certificate in Pharmacy and/or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
- Registered with GPhC
- Accredited in Pre and In Process Checking
Desirable
- Qualified Product Approver or willing to undertake PAAP training.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a pharmacy technician at Band 5 or above in an aseptic unit.
- Experience of training technicians and pharmacy assistants in aseptics
- Experience of Line Management
Desirable
- Experience of working within clinical trials
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, methodically and accurately.
- Evidence of knowledge of aseptic procedures, GMP and Pharmacy Quality Systems
- Ability to cope with difficult situations, challenges and changes.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good understanding of hospital pharmacy practice in order to support and advice other staff
- Able to analyse and interpret prescriptions, identify problems and decide upon an appropriate course of action.
- Good communication skills both oral & written. Ability to communicate with health care professionals and members of the public.
- Demonstrated ability to work on own initiative, able to plan and organise straightforward activities, adjusting plans and priorities as necessary depending on circumstances.
- Good knowledge of legal requirements (Law & Ethics) for dispensing and supplying medicines, including controlled drugs.
- Ability to work flexibly and participate in weekend working, Bank Holiday rotas and other rotas as operational duties require.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Evidence of computer literacy (Word, Excel etc)
Person Specification
Education, Qualifactions and Training
Essential
- BTEC National Certificate in Pharmacy and/or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
- Registered with GPhC
- Accredited in Pre and In Process Checking
Desirable
- Qualified Product Approver or willing to undertake PAAP training.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a pharmacy technician at Band 5 or above in an aseptic unit.
- Experience of training technicians and pharmacy assistants in aseptics
- Experience of Line Management
Desirable
- Experience of working within clinical trials
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, methodically and accurately.
- Evidence of knowledge of aseptic procedures, GMP and Pharmacy Quality Systems
- Ability to cope with difficult situations, challenges and changes.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good understanding of hospital pharmacy practice in order to support and advice other staff
- Able to analyse and interpret prescriptions, identify problems and decide upon an appropriate course of action.
- Good communication skills both oral & written. Ability to communicate with health care professionals and members of the public.
- Demonstrated ability to work on own initiative, able to plan and organise straightforward activities, adjusting plans and priorities as necessary depending on circumstances.
- Good knowledge of legal requirements (Law & Ethics) for dispensing and supplying medicines, including controlled drugs.
- Ability to work flexibly and participate in weekend working, Bank Holiday rotas and other rotas as operational duties require.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Evidence of computer literacy (Word, Excel etc)
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
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).
