Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen in ourdepartment for a band 4 technician. Accuracy checking qualification orwillingness to undergo accreditation within 12 months of commencement isessential. Current students (PrPT) closeto completion are also encouraged to apply.
The role is varied and constantly evolving tomeet the needs of the service, which delivers pharmaceutical care to communityhospitals, mental health inpatient wards, mental health community teams andspecialised clinical services across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. You willwork with a diverse range of staff and patients, so must be able to workcollaboratively to deliver the highest quality of care, and to encourage thedevelopment of others, the service and yourself. Currently there are noweekend duties, bank holiday working or late nights. You may be expected to work some Saturdaymornings in the future.
Main duties of the job
Mainduties for the post holder include
* Dispensing activities including final accuracychecks of pharmacist clinically screened prescriptions (ACT once qualified).
* Supervise designated members of staff.
* Act as Practice or Educational Supervisor (asrequired) for designated pharmacy staff.
* Assist with the pharmacy stores anddistribution services.
* Contribute to keeping the different clinicalareas across the Trust within agreed budgets.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)
Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the roleplease refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Experience
* Detailed knowledge/experience of working in a hospital dispensary
* Knowledge of the national pharmacy agenda
* Management of resources and delivery of services
* Minimum 2 years experience in a relevant clinical/dispensary setting
Qualifications
* Knowledge of pharmaceutical technical procedures for specialist area acquired though training, NVQ3, BTEC in pharmaceutical science or equivalent
* Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
* I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
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.
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
£26,530 to £29,114 a yearpro rata for part time
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