Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive pharmacy technician to join our ward-level clinical team at Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.We are a busy department and are looking for a highly motivated individual that shares our vision and is looking for a new challenge.
It is essential you can work accurately under pressure and possess the ability to manage and prioritise your workload efficiently ensuring a high level of professionalism, alongside providing a high-quality service to our patients.
You will gain experience across a variety of clinical specialities and so it is essential applicants are patient-focused, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and are passionate about upholding Trust values in order to provide the best possible service.
We welcome applications from community pharmacy staff, or candidates from other sectors of pharmacy seeking new experiences or are keen to develop their skills in a different area of practice.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to integrate into the multi-disciplinary team and work closely with the Clinical Pharmacist to maximise medicines optimisation; duties will include drug history taking, patient counselling, co-ordinating the supply of discharge medication from wards, audit, and training of multi-disciplinary team members in medicines management issues.
We are proud of our approach in maximising staff satisfaction and developing staff to reach their full potential. Staff satisfaction scores are high, and we proactively seek feedback regularly to continue to improve. We have a strong focus on training and development opportunities via a range of qualifications and a proactive process for appraisal and personal development planning.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be expected to integrate into the multi-disciplinary team and work closely with the Clinical Pharmacist to maximise medicines optimisation; duties will include drug history taking, patient counselling, co-ordinating the supply of discharge medication from wards, audit, and training of multi-disciplinary team members in medicines management issues.
We are proud of our approach in maximising staff satisfaction and developing staff to reach their full potential. Staff satisfaction scores are high, and we proactively seek feedback regularly to continue to improve. We have a strong focus on training and development opportunities via a range of qualifications and a proactive process for appraisal and personal development planning.
Please refer to the full job description for full details of responsibilities and duties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be expected to integrate into the multi-disciplinary team and work closely with the Clinical Pharmacist to maximise medicines optimisation; duties will include drug history taking, patient counselling, co-ordinating the supply of discharge medication from wards, audit, and training of multi-disciplinary team members in medicines management issues.
We are proud of our approach in maximising staff satisfaction and developing staff to reach their full potential. Staff satisfaction scores are high, and we proactively seek feedback regularly to continue to improve. We have a strong focus on training and development opportunities via a range of qualifications and a proactive process for appraisal and personal development planning.
Please refer to the full job description for full details of responsibilities and duties.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services / BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain
- Accuracy checking accredited certificate
- Experience of working as a qualified technician
- Working as an accuracy checker in a dispensary or on a ward/ other clinical area
- Pharmacy labelling and stock control systems
Desirable
- NVQ A1 workplace assessor
- Experience working in hospital pharmacy
- Preferably JAC stock control system
- Audit design
- Working with automated dispensing systems
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent written communication skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiasm for the position
- Accurate and methodical with good attention to detail
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Working effectively within a multi -disciplinary team
- Education and training of pharmacy staff
- Participated in audit service
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Organisation and prioritisation skills
- Excellent oral communication skills
- Ability to work alone and be a good team player
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Understanding of maintaining a live stock control system
Desirable
- Knowledge of medicines management and relevant legislation and policies
- Word processing, email, accurate data entry skills
- Ability to sell the vision for pharmacy services
Other Requirements
Essential
- Participation in evening, weekend and bank holiday working
- Ability to carry out moderate to intensive physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities including climbing ladders, stretching, bending and standing for long periods of time
- Satisfactory attendance record
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Lead by example - positive and optimistic
- Self motivated, reliable, proactive and conscientious
- Flexible in approach to work - ability to empathise with patients and other healthcare professionals
- Ability to concentrate for long periods of time and to work accurately under pressure
- Ability to multitask and change from one job to another frequently, working alone and as a team member
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services / BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain
- Accuracy checking accredited certificate
- Experience of working as a qualified technician
- Working as an accuracy checker in a dispensary or on a ward/ other clinical area
- Pharmacy labelling and stock control systems
Desirable
- NVQ A1 workplace assessor
- Experience working in hospital pharmacy
- Preferably JAC stock control system
- Audit design
- Working with automated dispensing systems
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent written communication skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiasm for the position
- Accurate and methodical with good attention to detail
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Working effectively within a multi -disciplinary team
- Education and training of pharmacy staff
- Participated in audit service
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Organisation and prioritisation skills
- Excellent oral communication skills
- Ability to work alone and be a good team player
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Understanding of maintaining a live stock control system
Desirable
- Knowledge of medicines management and relevant legislation and policies
- Word processing, email, accurate data entry skills
- Ability to sell the vision for pharmacy services
Other Requirements
Essential
- Participation in evening, weekend and bank holiday working
- Ability to carry out moderate to intensive physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities including climbing ladders, stretching, bending and standing for long periods of time
- Satisfactory attendance record
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Lead by example - positive and optimistic
- Self motivated, reliable, proactive and conscientious
- Flexible in approach to work - ability to empathise with patients and other healthcare professionals
- Ability to concentrate for long periods of time and to work accurately under pressure
- Ability to multitask and change from one job to another frequently, working alone and as a team member
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).
