Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Job responsibilities

Technical Duties

Maintain competence in all outpatient pharmacy tasks to support the team

Work as an accredited checking technician in the outpatient dispensary

Supervise and plan the day to day workload of the outpatient dispensary

Interpret complex prescriptions and calculate doses and quantities to supply on prescriptions

Contribute to the safe and accurate issue of completed dispensed prescriptions to patients

Accurately input data, patient and prescription details onto the computer system and assist with the maintenance of records relating to work and workload statistics

Dispense and maintain records of controlled drugs for outpatients

Ensure competent use of prescription tracking system. Produce reports to ensure dispensary standards are achieved and maintained as necessary

Follow up prescription queries as required

Professional leadership

Be a positive role model to pharmacy team

Participate in all areas of pharmacy practice within the outpatient setting

Participate in the training and supervision of relevant staff groups to ensure their competence

Responsible for problem solving and making judgements involving a range of situations which may require analysis

Personal and Professional Development

Participate in continuing professional development (CPD) in accordance with Trust policy and the requirements of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Identify own learning needs, and devise a plan for meeting them

Participate in and contribute towards an annual individual appraisal, with the dual goals of enhancing performance and developing a personal development plan

Take responsibility for own development, learning and performance; sharing and demonstrating such skills and activities with team members to encourage their performance in similar developmental work

Ensure maintenance of professional registration with GPhC and competence for accuracy checking

Communication

Provide quality customer service to all outpatient pharmacy customers including multidisciplinary healthcare professionals

Provide / receive routine information that may require tact or persuasive skills where there may be difficulties in understanding, especially when answering the telephone

Deal effectively with general enquiries and complaints. Ensure that all communication by the post holder with patients, carers and other healthcare professionals is of a high standard

Liaise with other healthcare professionals to assist in the continuity of patient care across primary and secondary care sectors

Develop and maintain positive working relationships to facilitate an efficient and effective outpatient dispensing service

General Duties

Work flexibly to support the team and service needs

Deal with conflicting pressures of work and make decisions to prioritise work when required to do so

Act as one of the departments fire wardens

Adhere to all policies and procedures for CHS and CHFT

Complete all mandatory training

Carry out duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity policy

Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary

Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ3 / BTEC in pharmacy service skills (or equivalent)
• Registered with GPhC as a pharmacy technician
• Working towards (or eligible to complete) GPhC accredited checking pharmacy technician qualification

Desirable

• Completed GPhC accredited checking pharmacy technician qualification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Accredited to do final accuracy check for prescriptions dispensed by other
• Able to work autonomously, requiring minimal supervision
• Able to work to set procedures and relevant regulations
• Work to high standard of accuracy
• Able to clearly and accurately complete routine documentation
• Implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) within the technical team
• Demonstrate computer literacy skills and confidence in the use of Microsoft programs such as Word/Excel/Outlook
• Knowledge of the principles of stock contro
• Implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) within the technical team
• Make judgements how to fulfil urgent orders where there are a range of options

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification pharmacy practice experience
• Evidence of supervisory experience

Desirable

• Hospital pharmacy experience
• Have participated in clinical audit

General

Essential

• Eligible to work in the UK
• Able to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by the Company/Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development and academic progression
• Able to fulfill the health requirements of the post as identified in the Job Description, taking into account any reasonable adjustments recommended by Occupational Health

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions

Address

Calderdale Royal Hospital

Halifax

HX3 0PW

Employer's website

https://chs-limited.co.uk/welcome/ (Opens in a new tab)