Expected Shortlisting Date: 28/01/2025
Planned Interview Date: 11/02/2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered, ambitious, self-motivated Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician to join the Medicines Management and Pharmacy Services team at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals in our Clinical Trials department on a 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.
You will work as part of our dedicated Clinical Trials dispensary team alongside other technicians, pharmacists, assistants, and apprentices providing support services to the clinical trial research teams.
You will act as a point of contact for clinical research associates, investigators, and research staff, playing a key role in setting up trials and the day-to-day maintenance of studies at all hospitals within our Trust.
You will assist with managing all aspects of the technical pharmacy clinical trials service and contribute to its future development as we build our two new hospitals in the city.
Main duties of the job:
This is a varied role where you will be able to use your leadership skills to support the development of the junior members of the team and manage the daily workflow.
You will rely on your comprehensive technical knowledge to manage the pharmacy requirements for handling medicinal products (dispensing, accuracy checking, drug accountability, storage, disposal of medicinal products, and monitoring visits).
You will support the set-up process for clinical trials within pharmacy by creating, implementing, and maintaining procedures to ensure that all trials are conducted in accordance with the highest possible standards, and in compliance with the principles of GCP (Good Clinical Practice).
Experience in clinical trials would be an advantage; however, it is not a requirement as all necessary training will be provided and we will support you through a structured learning pathway.
This post will involve working across all sites at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Job description:
Job responsibilities:
JOB PURPOSE: Perform a range of dispensing and medicine supply functions in order to provide an efficient pharmaceutical service to wards and departments. These will be predominantly concerned with labelling, assembly, preparation, dispensing, accuracy checking, and issuing of pharmaceuticals. There will be some audit, stock control, and clerical duties assigned to this post.
JOB DIMENSIONS: There are no line management responsibilities for this post. The post holder will support, supervise, and train other staff within the department. The post holder may be required to support other dispensaries or departments in addition to that where they are usually based. The post holder will be required to work evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays on a rotational basis and if appropriate undertake the role and responsibility of the Lead Technician for their shift.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
* BTEC in pharmaceutical science, NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services
* Registrant of or eligible to become technician registrant of General Pharmaceutical Council
* Knowledge of good dispensing/distribution/manufacturing practice
* Knowledge of stock control systems
* Previous hospital or industry Pharmacy experience
* Good literacy and numeric skills
* Basic computer skills
* Experience of working to Standard Operating Procedures
* Accredited accuracy checking experience
* Experience of supervising and training staff.
CORE VALUES:
* Honesty
* Integrity
* Reliable
* Respects patient confidentiality
* Empathy to patients and carers
* Commitment to continual professional development
* Support and value others
* Uses mistakes as a continual learning experience
* Enthusiasm
* Commitment to high standards of service delivery
CORE BEHAVIOURS AND SKILLS:
* Team working
* Can work independently
* Flexibility
* Can use initiative but know when to refer
* Can manage time effectively
* Ability to prioritise workload
* Effective verbal, numeric, and written communication skills
* Ability to work accurately following standard operational procedures
* Ability to interpret written instructions
* Behave professionally at all times - be a leading example to Junior Staff
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
* Participation in accuracy checking of prepared medicines
* Organises the workflow of a section or ward(s)
* Involved in counselling patients on their medicines. Liaise with GPs and carers where appropriate
* Contribute to develop new ways of working and implementation of new policies and procedures
* Support, supervise, and train staff allocated to the section
* Provide ad-hoc cover for Pharmacy Technician Specialist in their absence
* Supporting the Pharmacy Technician Specialist in ensuring accurate stock levels are maintained
* Undertaking technical responsibilities at ward level and in out-patient clinics
* Ensure that medicines are stored safely, securely, and are in date and suitable for use
* Prioritise workload and analyse situations to resolve problems
* Participate in recruitment and selection of junior technical staff
* Provide information to patients/carers and other service users on routine medicine enquiries
* Accurately label, assemble, prepare, and dispense medicines to wards, in-patients, and out-patients attending clinics
* Taking payments for prescription charges
* Labelling and dispensing of un-licensed and clinical trial medicines to set protocols
* Accurately label and dispense Controlled Drugs, including accurate record keeping and secure storage
* Participate in stock takes for assigned dispensary
* Assist in ordering processes for medicines and consumables
* Resolve immediate problems with out of stock medicines
* Ensure all medicines released to wards are distributed in a safe and secure manner following SOP
* Reception duties to include: incoming calls, booking work in and out of the pharmacy logger system
* Perform clerical tasks associated with the dispensary
* Participate and encourage others to ensure good housekeeping is maintained
* Participate with recycling of medicines
* Participate in the weekend and Bank Holiday working on a rotational basis
* Other duties associated with providing an efficient Pharmacy Service to patients and wards
Person Specification:
Skills & behaviours:
Essential:
* Flexible/adaptable
* Able to accurately work under pressure
* Good team player
* Able to prioritise workload and use initiative to solve problems
* Good verbal and written communication skills
Desirable:
* Experience of customer care and patient counselling
Qualifications:
Essential:
* BTEC in pharmaceutical science, NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services
* Registrant of General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable:
* GCP Training
Experience:
Essential:
* Hospital, Retail or industry experience
* Working to standard operating procedures
Desirable:
* Medicines management experience
Employer Details:
Employer name: Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address: St. James's University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF
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