Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a number of qualified/trainee Pharmacy Accuracy Checking Technician to join our developing team of pharmacy staff serving Southport & Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust.
This follows a significant investment in Pharmacy services by the Trust to improve medicines management and optimisation for all our patients throughout their hospital stay.
We welcome applications from qualified Accuracy Checking Technicians (ACT's') and have created the opportunity for current Registered Pharmacy Technicians to train for the Processional BTec in Accuracy Checking Technicians under B5 Annex 21 as a training role.
Main duties of the job
The post will be based at either Southport District General or Ormskirk District General but the ability to travel to all hospitals within the Trust is essential. Duties will include Technician Ward based services, Accuracy Checking, inpatient, out-patient and ward based dispensing, stock control, Aseptic preparation, ordering and supply of medicines.
Qualification requirements: BTEC in Pharmaceutical science, S/NVQ 3 in Pharmacy services or equivalent and a Northwest Framework Accredited Checking qualification or equivalent.
Please note, this post will be subject to Enhanced DBS Check + Children's & Adults' Barred Lists.
About us
Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust provides healthcare in hospital and the community to 258,000 people across Southport, Formby and West Lancashire.
Acute care is provided at Southport and Formby District General Hospital and Ormskirk and District General Hospital. This includes adults' and children's accident and emergency services, intensive care and a range of medical and surgical specialities. Women's and children's services, including maternity, are provided at Ormskirk hospital.
The North West Regional Spinal Injuries Centre at Southport hospital provides specialist care for spinal patients from across the North West, North Wales and the Isle of Man.
The Trust also provides sexual health services for the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description for further details
Advertising date - 19th March 2024
Closing Date- 26th March 2024
Shortlisting Date - 28th March 2024
Interview Date - 23rd April 2024
Please be aware that we may close a vacancy earlier than stated should a sufficient number of applications be received, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description for further details
Advertising date - 19th March 2024
Closing Date- 26th March 2024
Shortlisting Date - 28th March 2024
Interview Date - 23rd April 2024
Please be aware that we may close a vacancy earlier than stated should a sufficient number of applications be received, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC / NVQ LEVEL III in Pharmacy Services with relevant underpinning knowledge (or equivalent)
- Professional Registration with the GPhC
- BTEC in Accuracy Checking (Northwest framework)
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Previous, relevant post qualification experience in a hospital / retail pharmacy
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Ability to pay attention to detail
- Ability to work to a high specification of accuracy
- Ability to understand the importance of confidentiality
- Commitment to Continual Professional Development
- Good time management skills
- Self-motivating and flexible
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC / NVQ LEVEL III in Pharmacy Services with relevant underpinning knowledge (or equivalent)
- Professional Registration with the GPhC
- BTEC in Accuracy Checking (Northwest framework)
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Previous, relevant post qualification experience in a hospital / retail pharmacy
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Ability to pay attention to detail
- Ability to work to a high specification of accuracy
- Ability to understand the importance of confidentiality
- Commitment to Continual Professional Development
- Good time management skills
- Self-motivating and flexible
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).
