Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 434-SCS6684741-A
- Employer
- Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Stoke Mandeville Hospital (cross site working)
- Town
- Aylesbury
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 Per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/12/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Higher Level Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary
Band 5
Be part of our BHT family
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.
We care for over half a million patients every year:
- provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
- nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
- regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
- deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.
More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.
We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.
If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work – and invite you to join our BHT family.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Higher-Level Pharmacy Technician's to work in the inpatient dispensary, If you are looking for that new and exciting challenge, to develop your leadership and management skills this could be just the role for you.
The Pharmacy team would love to hear from Technicians who would like to expand their skills and knowledge by joining the developing and growing team in this exciting role.
In the heart of Buckinghamshire countryside, the Trust is located conveniently close to London and Oxford. We provide services to three main sites, Wycombe, Amersham and Stoke Mandeville. As a progressive department we continually look to develop our services and are committed to the development of our staff. We fully support CPD.
You will be responsible for managing the dispensary workload, labelling and dispensing medication for Inpatients, Outpatients, Controlled drugs and ensuring staff are supported and trained to provide a safe service for our customers. You will work as part of the wider Pharmacy team to support and develop the pharmacy provision, maximising efficiency and provide excellent patient care.
Full training will be funded and provided by the trust for nationally recognised ACPT and Medicines Optimisation courses.
Main duties of the job
- To dispense inpatient, outpatient and discharge medication using a pharmacy computer and robotic system.
- To dispense controlled drugs, unlicensed, cytotoxic and clinical trials medicines, keeping records according to departmental policy and legal requirements.
- To organise and plan the supply of medicines to patients, wards and departments served by the Trust.
- To develop and plan all section rotas and allocation of daily tasks as appropriate for all staff ensuring these are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
- To carry out the final checking of dispensed items. To ensure that the daily stock check is completed and ensure all discrepancies are
resolved. - To ensure good stock management is carried out using JAC report functions.
Working for our organisation
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work!
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ level 3 or Apprenticeship in Pharmacy Services
- Registered with GPHC
Desirable criteria
- ACPT Qualification
- NVQ assessor or equivalent
- Leadership or management course
- Good communication, verbal and written
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous Hospital Pharmacy Experience
- At least two years experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience of Audits
- Training other Pharmacy Staff
- Experience of counselling patients
- Able to manage and prioritise own workload
- Work and communicate effectively
- Ability to work alone or in a team
- Experience of previous line management
Skills, Abilities & Knowledgwe
Essential criteria
- Ability to work in an organised and calm fashion in a busy environment.
- Be able to work on own initiative and be capable of making decisions.
- Be able to delegate and co-ordinate other staff
- Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner (verbal and written)
- To be able to recognise limits of own competencies and when to refer and seek advice from colleagues
- To be forward thinking and be able to develop new ideas
- Intermediate keyboard/computer skills
- The ability to identify the need for SOP’s and assist in the preparation and implementation of new ones.
- To have a positive attitude and be able to recognise and communicate need for change and be able to participate in change management processes
- To be prepared to develop a good understanding of management issues and be prepared to attend any training sessions necessary for development
- Ability to work to standard operating procedures accurately in a timely fashion
Special Circumstances
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel to other sites
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Louise Watkins
- Job title
- Dispensary Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01296 316168
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