Job summary
Employer heading
Senior Pharmacy Technician, Homecare Medicines Service Support
Band 7
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.
Job overview
Senior Pharmacy Technician, Homecare Medicines Service Support
Fixed Term 12 months
37.5hrs per week - with weekend and late duty commitments
A unique opportunity has arisen to join the Pharmacy Team at Bart's Health, to support and develop our Homecare Medicines Service across the Trust. The post holder will gain insight into how the service is managed working closely with the Lead Homecare Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician, building relationships with our Homecare Providers and Regional /National Homecare networks.
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Main duties of the job
The Pharmacy Homecare Medicines Service is a busy and large service, looking after over approximately 11,000 patients across various clinical specialties at the Trust. The service is well established and growing rapidly; we are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Pharmacy Technician to help move the service forward.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below
If you require more information please contact Safia Pheerunggee - [email protected]
Person specification
Skills
Essential criteria
- • IT literate and able to use Microsoft office
- • Methodical attention to detail
- perform pharmaceutical calculations
- • Organisational skills
- • Able to co-ordinate the duties of other staff.
- • Presentation skills
Desirable criteria
- Advanced excel and database skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- • Understanding of GPhC Revalidation requirements
- • Knowledge of medicines management systems at ward level
- • Up to date knowledge of legislation relevant to pharmacy practice, e.g. controlled drugs, Health and Safety at Work
- • Understanding of stock control systems
- • Knowledge of drugs, side effects and where to find further information
- • Knowledge of Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines requirements
- • Understanding of the importance of adherence to SOPs and legislation
- • Demonstrates a good understanding of patient safety initiatives
- • Awareness of NHS Standing Financial Instructions and Standing Orders
- • Knowledge of financial / operational procedures and budget management • Knowledge of current legislation
- Department of Health guidelines and National Homecare Medicines Committee concerning homecare services
- • Knowledge of hospital pharmacy stock control systems eg JAC/CMM
Desirable criteria
- • Understanding of development opportunities available to pharmacy technicians
- • Understanding of contract law, contracting and purchasing legislation
- • Knowledge of EU, procurement directives and legislation
- • Knowledge of Homecare Frameworks and ability to monitor and ensure compliance.
- • Knowledge and Understanding of Procurement and Homecare KPIs
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • Level 3 Diploma in Principles and practice for pharmacy technicians or equivalent.
- • Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- • Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification
Desirable criteria
- • HEE LaSE Medicines Optimisation qualification or equivalent
- • Practice Supervisor, Train the trainer or equivalent qualification
- • ILM Level 3 Leadership and Management qualification or equivalent
Other
Essential criteria
- Able to participate in on-call, late duty, weekend and bank holiday rotas
Desirable criteria
- • Membership of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK
Experience
Essential criteria
- • Post qualification experience in hospital pharmacy
- • Experience of performance management and effectively managing staff
- • Experience of working with Suppliers and or third party providers
- • Recruitment and selection training / experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience of audit and report writing
Skills
Essential criteria
- • Excellent interpersonal skills
- • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- • Interpret and dispense prescriptions accurately
- • Organisation and prioritisation of workload
- • Ability to identify prioritise and solve problems
- • Ability to motivate self and others
- • Time management skills
- • Can reflect and critically analyse own performance
- • Willing to learn and develop
- • Effective team worker
- • Ability to work as an individual
- • Ability to cope under pressure
- • Proactive, takes own initiative • Sensitive & supportive
- • Diplomatic
- • Strong professional values
- • Can identify own limitations
Other
Essential criteria
- Standard DBS check
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Safia Pheerunggee
- Job title
- Lead Pharmacist
- Email address
- [email protected]
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