Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a registered or soon-to-be registered Pharmacy Technician to join the department on a full-timebasis, to join our well established, friendly Pharmacy team based at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital. In doing so you will also be supporting a number of teams within Pharmacy, including the dispensary and medicines management ward technicians.
This developmental role starting as a band 4 Technician will support you through a guided programme to complete competencies over a 12-month period in order to move to a band 5 position. This will include Final Accuracy checking, Medicines Management skills as well as other leadership and development competencies.
Full support and training will be given to allow you to progress within the desired time frame. We are an experienced team that are here for you, and we want to you develop to your full potential.
Main duties of the job
Band 4 Pharmacy Technicians participate in rotations in dispensary, controlled drug dispensing, ward drug safety checks and supporting the homecare technician in homecare prescription management.
Band 5 Pharmacy Technicians - in addition to band 4 duties - participate in rotations in dispensary, ward based duties including medicines reconciliation, patient counselling, and TTO teach back. Ward based duties cover wards at LHCH and SLA sites.
Both Band 4 and 5 pharmacy technicians based in the dispensary are required to dispense and check prescriptions. Checking is dependant on the checking qualification held and additional training and/or competencies might be required to meet the standards of the BTEC
The General working pattern is 37.5 hours per week over a 7 day period, with usual working hours 8:45am-5pm Monday to Friday and that will include weekend and bank holiday working,
About us
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
To co-operate in the provision of patient focused pharmaceutical care with emphasis on the technical aspects of ordering, dispensing, issuing, distribution and stock control of medicines.
Band 4 Pharmacy Technicians participate in rotations in dispensary, controlled drug dispensing, ward drug safety checks, aseptics and supporting the homecare technician in homecare prescription management.
Band 5 Pharmacy Technicians in addition to band 4 duties - participate in rotations in dispensary, ward based duties including medicines reconciliation, patient counselling, and TTO teach back. Ward based duties cover wards at LHCH and SLA sites.
Both Band 4 and 5 pharmacy technicians based in the dispensary are required to dispense and check prescriptions. Checking is dependant on the checking qualification held and additional training and/or competencies might be required to meet the standards of the BTEC Professional Diploma in Dispensing Checking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
To co-operate in the provision of patient focused pharmaceutical care with emphasis on the technical aspects of ordering, dispensing, issuing, distribution and stock control of medicines.
Band 4 Pharmacy Technicians participate in rotations in dispensary, controlled drug dispensing, ward drug safety checks, aseptics and supporting the homecare technician in homecare prescription management.
Band 5 Pharmacy Technicians in addition to band 4 duties - participate in rotations in dispensary, ward based duties including medicines reconciliation, patient counselling, and TTO teach back. Ward based duties cover wards at LHCH and SLA sites.
Both Band 4 and 5 pharmacy technicians based in the dispensary are required to dispense and check prescriptions. Checking is dependant on the checking qualification held and additional training and/or competencies might be required to meet the standards of the BTEC Professional Diploma in Dispensing Checking.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in hospital pharmacy
- Ward work experience (e.g. Medicines Reconciliation, checking Patients Own Drugs)
Desirable
- Ward work experience (e.g. checking Patients Own Drugs)
- Experience of counselling patients on anticoagulant therapy and Amiodarone
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC (Pharmaceutical Sciences) and NVQ level 3 or BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians Services
- BTEC checking qualification or BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians Services with additional in-house checking competencies
Desirable
- Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good Communication and computer skills
- Able to organise time
Desirable
- Can demonstrate initiative
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Projections professional image
- Available to work of a weekend and to participate in Bank Holiday working
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in hospital pharmacy
- Ward work experience (e.g. Medicines Reconciliation, checking Patients Own Drugs)
Desirable
- Ward work experience (e.g. checking Patients Own Drugs)
- Experience of counselling patients on anticoagulant therapy and Amiodarone
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC (Pharmaceutical Sciences) and NVQ level 3 or BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians Services
- BTEC checking qualification or BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians Services with additional in-house checking competencies
Desirable
- Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good Communication and computer skills
- Able to organise time
Desirable
- Can demonstrate initiative
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Projections professional image
- Available to work of a weekend and to participate in Bank Holiday working
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).
