Job summary
As part of the Pharmacy & Medicines Optimisation Team the post holder will be providing a range of pharmacy services on behalf of the Trust to its patients and customers. The role provides comprehensive technical support to staff engaged in the provision of pharmaceutical services and an contributes to the development of technical services as appropriate. The post holder will be responsible for the supply of pharmaceuticals to wards, off site units and community clinics.
Main duties of the job
This is a split post that covers both in-patient and community services
The postholder will spend time organising supplies of medication for both the wards and the community services across Birmingham, including doing ward top ups on the West Heath site and at Birmingham Dental Hospital and arranging the transport schedules for the deliveries.
The postholder will be working in a small friendly and supportive team alongside pharmacists, pharmacy assistants and other technicians. The post is based at West Heath hospital but there will be a requirement to travel to other locations across the city on a regular basis. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in a large community trust to support community services. There will be opportunities to support you in your Continued Professional Development and for you to contribute to the development of others.
About us
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Dispensary Services:-
- Provide dispensing services for inpatients and outpatients within agreed department time frames, discussing necessary information relating to medications.
- Maintain adequate stock levels in the dispensary, including stock ordering, purchase order processing and stock control.
- Control and the review of stock levels in the pharmacy and on wards to reflect current and projected usage of medications and equipment.
- Maintain and develop systems of work which aim to be efficient, safe and error free, including maintaining the dispensary system
- To be skilled in the operation of computer systems which assist in the tasks to be performed this includes the use of the dispensary management system, EPR & EPMA as well as necessary Office products
- To undertake additional tasks delegated by the Senior Pharmacy Technicians for both in-patients and community services as appropriate
- Other duties relevant to the provision and development of technical services as determined by the Service Manager.
- Contribute to and participate in the technician-accredited checking programme, where appropriate
Support Services:-
- Responsible for the efficient and timely distribution of medicines to wards, community clinics and other Trust sites
- Provision of an efficient top-up service to wards, community services and other trust sites
- Participation in the provision of technical services to peripheral units
- Development and review of a technician role with wards and departments
- Responsible for the provision of training and support to student pharmacy technicians, ATOs and Pre-Registration pharmacists
- Provide input and proactive participation in quality development projects as required
- Provision and distribution of emergency boxes for appropriate services
- Take part in the department audit programme as appropriate
Job description
Job responsibilities
Dispensary Services:-
- Provide dispensing services for inpatients and outpatients within agreed department time frames, discussing necessary information relating to medications.
- Maintain adequate stock levels in the dispensary, including stock ordering, purchase order processing and stock control.
- Control and the review of stock levels in the pharmacy and on wards to reflect current and projected usage of medications and equipment.
- Maintain and develop systems of work which aim to be efficient, safe and error free, including maintaining the dispensary system
- To be skilled in the operation of computer systems which assist in the tasks to be performed this includes the use of the dispensary management system, EPR & EPMA as well as necessary Office products
- To undertake additional tasks delegated by the Senior Pharmacy Technicians for both in-patients and community services as appropriate
- Other duties relevant to the provision and development of technical services as determined by the Service Manager.
- Contribute to and participate in the technician-accredited checking programme, where appropriate
Support Services:-
- Responsible for the efficient and timely distribution of medicines to wards, community clinics and other Trust sites
- Provision of an efficient top-up service to wards, community services and other trust sites
- Participation in the provision of technical services to peripheral units
- Development and review of a technician role with wards and departments
- Responsible for the provision of training and support to student pharmacy technicians, ATOs and Pre-Registration pharmacists
- Provide input and proactive participation in quality development projects as required
- Provision and distribution of emergency boxes for appropriate services
- Take part in the department audit programme as appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications / training
Essential
- NVQ level 3, BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or Equivalent
- Registered with GPHC
- Up to date CPD Portfolio
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good customer service skills
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Worked to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Desirable
- Undertaking of audits and other clinical governance projects
- Communication of information to patients and/or carers regarding medicines
- Stock ordering and supply
- Good computer skills
Experience
Essential
- Relevant Experience applying procedures and practises in a busy pharmacy environment
Desirable
- Demonstrate and show understanding different roles and responsibilities of Pharmacy Technicians.
- Relevant experience of working in customer focused or a back-store type facility
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to work individually and as part of the medicines management team
- Self-motivated
- Organised and methodical
Desirable
- Able to recognise personal limitations and refer to appropriate person when necessary
Other job requirements
Essential
- Able to work and move around hospital and clinical environments.
- Flexible working between Trust sites.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training
Essential
- NVQ level 3, BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or Equivalent
- Registered with GPHC
- Up to date CPD Portfolio
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good customer service skills
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Worked to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Desirable
- Undertaking of audits and other clinical governance projects
- Communication of information to patients and/or carers regarding medicines
- Stock ordering and supply
- Good computer skills
Experience
Essential
- Relevant Experience applying procedures and practises in a busy pharmacy environment
Desirable
- Demonstrate and show understanding different roles and responsibilities of Pharmacy Technicians.
- Relevant experience of working in customer focused or a back-store type facility
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to work individually and as part of the medicines management team
- Self-motivated
- Organised and methodical
Desirable
- Able to recognise personal limitations and refer to appropriate person when necessary
Other job requirements
Essential
- Able to work and move around hospital and clinical environments.
- Flexible working between Trust sites.
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).
