Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and forward-thinking pharmacy technician to join the pharmacy homecare team at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. We are a dynamic, innovative, and friendly team dedicated to improving our clinical pharmacy services for our 12000+ patients on homecare.
You will be based within the pharmacy department and develop close working relationships with clinics, patients, homecare service providers and others in the multi-disciplinary team. You will assist with day-to-day tasks including prescription management, governance of the homecare services, managing complaints and incidents and the review of KPI's and audits. In addition, you will be expected to work closely with finance, pharmacy procurement and clinical teams.
We are looking for someone with a passion in this area of work and who is a motivated and patient orientated pharmacy technician. The successful candidate must have proven organisational skills and demonstrate attention to detail in their work. They must also be proficient in using Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word and Excel. Excellent communication skills are essential.
As part of this role, you will be required to provide cross site cover and you will have a regular weekly dispensary session and participate in weekend, late duty and bank holiday dispensary rotas
Main duties of the job
To provide support in the delivery of a quality homecare medicines and dispensary supply service.
To maintain the safe, efficient, and cost-effective supply of medicines to homecare patients at STH.
To provide support in implementing developments within operational services to meet the needs of the patient.
To work with the Pharmacy Homecare Medicines Supply Service Manager to provide and support the delivery and development of pharmacy homecare services within the trust.
To work flexibly as part of the operational team to provide and maintain a comprehensive pharmaceutical service in line with current departmental policies and procedures.
To mentor and develop junior homecare staff and act as a technical point of call for any queries and day to day service issues.
To counsel patients on the homecare service, in pharmacy or in clinic as required.
To work directly with clinical teams to enhance the delivery of homecare services, and to review and improve existing services in association with the Homecare Manager/Deputy Homecare Manager.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent (Band 4 & 5)
- BTEC in Pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent (Band 4 & 5)
- English and Maths GCSE 4/C or above (Band 4 & 5)
- GPhC registration and evidence of Continuing professional development (Band 4 & 5)
- Must be willing to undertake an accredited checking qualification (Band 4)
- Microsoft office packages - evidence of short courses or relevant experience (Band 4 & 5)
- Accredited checking technician qualification (Band 5)
- Evidence of relevant professional learning and development, preferably to undergraduate level/ or willing to work towards (Band 5)
- Successful completion of the Band 4 -5 Development Pathway or equivalent experience (Band 5)
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience within a hospital pharmacy environment (Band 4 & 5)
- Relevant experience within a pharmacy dispensary (Band 4 & 5)
- Excellent interpersonal, motivational, organisational, analytical and communication skills (Band 4 & 5)
- Ability to prioritise tasks and time (Band 4 & 5)
- Supervisory experience or willing to undertake a range of short courses in HR and management. (Band 5)
Desirable
- Supervisory experience or willing to undertake a range of short courses in HR and management. (Band 4)
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Supervisory experience
- Staff development/training experience
Further Training
Essential
- Accredited to dispense prescriptions (Band 4 & 5)
- IT literate with advanced keyboard skills (Band 4 & 5)
- Competent to label and dispense including controlled drugs (Band 4 & 5)
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Reliable, trustworthy & punctual
- Evidence that you have the ability to concentrate for long periods and work under pressure
- Personable and professional
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
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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
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Northern General Hospital,
Herries Road
Sheffield
S5 7AU
United Kingdom
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