Job summary
We have an exciting and unique opportunity for a band 5 Pharmacy Technician to complement our existing pharmacy team and work closely with other experienced Healthcare Professionals (including GPs, nurses, HCAs and social prescribers) in Hammersmith and Fulham North PCN. We already have an established team of pharmacists and a pharmacy technician in post and are looking for another Technician to enhance the service provided.
The post will predominantly be working in GP practices within Hammersmith and Fulham North PCN and will involve lone-working and travelling between sites. The post holder may also be required to travel to other sites and services within the organisation, so will require flexibility as the organisation continues to grow.
Main duties of the job
The postholder must be a qualified Pharmacy Technician, registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. You must be able to demonstrate good organisational, interpersonal and teamwork skills. Previous experience of working as a qualified, registered Technician in primary care or community is desirable. A knowledge of medicines management issues faced in primary care is essential with excellent decision-making and problem solving skills. Additionally compassion, flexibility, excellent communication and time management skills are essential; as well as the ability to build relationships with various health and social care professionals (e.g. Pharmacists, GPs, hospital clinicians, Nurses, Carers, family and care coordinators).
About us
Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.**
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.**
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Technician
- BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in pharmaceutical services or equivalent
- Practical experience (as evidenced by CPD)
- Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT)
- Accreditation in PODs and Transcribing via HEE Medicines Optimisation Course
- Accreditation in Medicines Reconciliation via HEE Medicines Optimisation Course
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-qualification hospital experience
- Primary and Community Health experience
- Experience of providing a ward based Clinical Pharmacy Service with good medicines management initiatives.
- Experience of research and audit techniques
- Experience of education and training
- Experience in financial reporting
- Experience of using ePACT
- Experience in supervising a team/service.
- Experience of managing staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS and political climate
- Knowledge of all regulations and legislation and good practice in relation to medicines, Controlled Drugs and FP10 Prescriptions
- Sound knowledge of medicines management issues faced in primary and secondary care
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communicator - both verbal and written including presentation skills
- Ability to provide and receive complex information on medicines use from a variety of settings.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills and ability to negotiate and deal with complaints in the first instance.
- Ability to carry out calculations related to medication doses and quantities for supply.
- Computer literate in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Outlook
- Advanced Excel spreadsheet skills
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Technician
- BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in pharmaceutical services or equivalent
- Practical experience (as evidenced by CPD)
- Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT)
- Accreditation in PODs and Transcribing via HEE Medicines Optimisation Course
- Accreditation in Medicines Reconciliation via HEE Medicines Optimisation Course
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-qualification hospital experience
- Primary and Community Health experience
- Experience of providing a ward based Clinical Pharmacy Service with good medicines management initiatives.
- Experience of research and audit techniques
- Experience of education and training
- Experience in financial reporting
- Experience of using ePACT
- Experience in supervising a team/service.
- Experience of managing staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS and political climate
- Knowledge of all regulations and legislation and good practice in relation to medicines, Controlled Drugs and FP10 Prescriptions
- Sound knowledge of medicines management issues faced in primary and secondary care
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communicator - both verbal and written including presentation skills
- Ability to provide and receive complex information on medicines use from a variety of settings.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills and ability to negotiate and deal with complaints in the first instance.
- Ability to carry out calculations related to medication doses and quantities for supply.
- Computer literate in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Outlook
- Advanced Excel spreadsheet skills
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
