Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technician to form part of our Dispensary team, supplying medicines to a wide variety of patients and supporting a number of new future developments. We currently use Wellsky systems, Pyxis cabinets and have an integrated V-Max robot. We have implemented live EPMA on our hospital wards and we will be rolling out EPMA to our outpatient clinics next year. You must hold a recognised Pharmacy Technician qualification and be registered, or eligible for registration, with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Previous hospital pharmacy experience is not essential, and we welcome applications from candidates with a retail pharmacy background, however you must be willing to undertake training to become an Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician.
Main duties of the job
To dispense and issue prescriptions and provide advice to patients and carers, in order to
support the provision of a high quality, cost effective and efficient patient centred pharmacy
service to Health and Community Services
To supervise trainee pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants
About us
Jersey is just 14
miles (20km) from the west coast of France and 85 miles (137km) from the south
coast of England. The island is easy to get to from the UK and mainland Europe.
There are up to 40 daily flights in and out of the island.
Striking scenery, a
safe and inclusive society, miles of sandy beaches, high performing schools, an
enviable work-life balance, a heritage, political and economic stability, low
personal taxes, warm summers and mild winters.
Find out more at
gov.je/movingtoJersey
Jersey has been a
Crown Dependency since 1290, which means its not part of the UK but a
self-governing possession of The Crown. Jersey has its own democratically
elected parliament, government, tax system, and laws. However, the island does
have a close historic relationship with France and the UK and relies on the UK
for defence and international relations. It is also part of the Common Travel
Area (CTA) which allows British citizens to move freely between the UK,
Republic of Ireland, and the Channel Islands without a passport.
Jersey offers
extensive and quality healthcare services, with private and state supported
options available. The NHS is not available in Jersey, healthcare services are
delivered by Health and Community Services. For the first 6 months, health care
services will be provided at an added cost.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To dispense medicines for in-patients, outpatients, and clients of the Drugs and Alcohol
service. This will involve clinical trial medicines, cytotoxic medicines, extemporaneous
products, controlled drugs, including daily supervised ingestion of Methadone and
Buprenorphine, and to contribute to the supply of pharmaceutical items to the wards and
departments
2. To complete all necessary records of supply of Controlled Drugs in order to fulfil the
requirements of the Misuse of Drugs (Jersey) Law. To maintain accurate and adequate
stock levels at all times by applying strict stock control and security procedures and
ensuring further supplies are ordered when necessary.
3. To deal with all aspects of the Clozaril scheme, including obtaining blood results,
processing results and liaising with other healthcare professionals where appropriate.
4. To ensure that all provisions for Emergency Drugs within the hospital are met by assembly
and replenishment of resuscitation boxes and the maintenance and replenishment of the
Emergency Cupboard.
5. To inform and advise patients on the safe and effective use of medicines to ensure that
they understand and are able to obtain maximum benefit from prescribed treatment.
6. To provide a ward stock top-up service to designated wards and/or departments to ensure
that an appropriate range and level of drug stocks is maintained in each area and that
these medicines are stored under suitable conditions.
7. To participate in rotational stock checks for the purposes of reconciling department stock
levels with computer data in support of audit procedures and to maintain accurate records
of any errors and amendments made.
8. To operate all Pharmacy Computer systems in order to record patient information relating
to prescription drug supplies and stock movements to ensure accurate patient medicines
information and stock levels.
9. May be required to prepare sterile and non-sterile products, including cytotoxic injections
and infusions, extemporaneous products, parenteral nutrition and any other aseptic
products as required. This involves the physical skill of aseptic techniques where all
manipulations require a high degree of dexterity and co-ordination, thus minimising risk of
contamination to IV products being prepared by staff.
10. To participate in educational and training programmes both within and outside the
Pharmacy department to maintain current professional knowledge and acquire new skills
to meet departmental objectives, including supporting the training and development of
student technicians and assistants within the department
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To dispense medicines for in-patients, outpatients, and clients of the Drugs and Alcohol
service. This will involve clinical trial medicines, cytotoxic medicines, extemporaneous
products, controlled drugs, including daily supervised ingestion of Methadone and
Buprenorphine, and to contribute to the supply of pharmaceutical items to the wards and
departments
2. To complete all necessary records of supply of Controlled Drugs in order to fulfil the
requirements of the Misuse of Drugs (Jersey) Law. To maintain accurate and adequate
stock levels at all times by applying strict stock control and security procedures and
ensuring further supplies are ordered when necessary.
3. To deal with all aspects of the Clozaril scheme, including obtaining blood results,
processing results and liaising with other healthcare professionals where appropriate.
4. To ensure that all provisions for Emergency Drugs within the hospital are met by assembly
and replenishment of resuscitation boxes and the maintenance and replenishment of the
Emergency Cupboard.
5. To inform and advise patients on the safe and effective use of medicines to ensure that
they understand and are able to obtain maximum benefit from prescribed treatment.
6. To provide a ward stock top-up service to designated wards and/or departments to ensure
that an appropriate range and level of drug stocks is maintained in each area and that
these medicines are stored under suitable conditions.
7. To participate in rotational stock checks for the purposes of reconciling department stock
levels with computer data in support of audit procedures and to maintain accurate records
of any errors and amendments made.
8. To operate all Pharmacy Computer systems in order to record patient information relating
to prescription drug supplies and stock movements to ensure accurate patient medicines
information and stock levels.
9. May be required to prepare sterile and non-sterile products, including cytotoxic injections
and infusions, extemporaneous products, parenteral nutrition and any other aseptic
products as required. This involves the physical skill of aseptic techniques where all
manipulations require a high degree of dexterity and co-ordination, thus minimising risk of
contamination to IV products being prepared by staff.
10. To participate in educational and training programmes both within and outside the
Pharmacy department to maintain current professional knowledge and acquire new skills
to meet departmental objectives, including supporting the training and development of
student technicians and assistants within the department
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC / NVQ/ SVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences, or National Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent
- Current registration (or eligible for registration) as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical council of Great Britain.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical technical procedures acquired through training.
- Up to date knowledge of national guidelines and legislation relating to medicines use and pharmacy practice.
- Understanding of clinical governance, medication incidents and risk management.
- Practical knowledge of maintaining records according to confidentiality and data protection protocols.
- Practical knowledge of interpreting and dispensing prescriptions
Experience
Essential
- Previous Pharmacy experience. This could be hospital, retail or other area of practice
- Experience of dealing with members of the public
Desirable
- Previous experience working within a hospital pharmacy environment
- Patient counselling skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC / NVQ/ SVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences, or National Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent
- Current registration (or eligible for registration) as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical council of Great Britain.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical technical procedures acquired through training.
- Up to date knowledge of national guidelines and legislation relating to medicines use and pharmacy practice.
- Understanding of clinical governance, medication incidents and risk management.
- Practical knowledge of maintaining records according to confidentiality and data protection protocols.
- Practical knowledge of interpreting and dispensing prescriptions
Experience
Essential
- Previous Pharmacy experience. This could be hospital, retail or other area of practice
- Experience of dealing with members of the public
Desirable
- Previous experience working within a hospital pharmacy environment
- Patient counselling 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.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Health and Community Services
Address
Government Of Jersey
19-21 Broad Street
St. Helier
Jersey
Channel Islands
JE2 3RR
Employer's website
https://www.gov.je (Opens in a new tab)