Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy Team. We provide high quality support to our patients and are looking for a motivated, flexible and forward-thinking Pharmacy technician. This post offers you the opportunity to progress your career in an innovative and supportive environment. We support flexible working and will consider minimum of 30hrs per week. This role will include taking part in late nights and weekend rotas. Main duties of the job As Pharmacy Technician you will join our friendly team of assistants, technicians and pharmacists and work flexibly to deliver a Pharmacy Service rotating between, Dispensary, Aseptic unit and Medicines Optimisation on the wards. Medicines Optimisation This role will include Medicine reconciliation, assessment of patient's own drugs, counselling patients about their medicine, discharge facilitation and ward and dispensary-based medication supply. Aseptic services Working in our newly refurbished aseptic suite at the Beacon Production Unit preparing chemotherapy treatments, this is a Pharmacy run production unit with specialist equipment to help prepare individual patient treatments. Dispensary Dispensing medication for inpatients and outpatients from the pharmacy robot including controlled drugs. Take part in the final accuracy checking rotation and support the dispensary manager to supervise the dispensary team. About us As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan there is truly something for everyone Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 184-OL-PU-1303 Job locations Musgrove Park Hospital Musgrove Road Taunton Somerset TA1 5DA Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level in 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent and BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent Accredited Accuracy Checking Technician Desirable In-process Pre process (PIPC)checking qualification in Aseptic production Accredited Medicines Optimisation Technician Managing Patients medicines requirements (PODs & One stop) PWDS or equivalent Medicine Reconciliation PWDS or equivalent Discharge facilitation PWDS or equivalent Experience Essential Sound knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice Experience of dispensing medicine for patients and counselling and providing advice for patients/carers Desirable Understanding of medicine optimisation in mental health environment Working as part of a multi-professional team within a clinical/ward environment Contribution to audit and project work Demonstrated experience of delivering high quality training to multiple staff groups such as Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level in 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent and BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent Accredited Accuracy Checking Technician Desirable In-process Pre process (PIPC)checking qualification in Aseptic production Accredited Medicines Optimisation Technician Managing Patients medicines requirements (PODs & One stop) PWDS or equivalent Medicine Reconciliation PWDS or equivalent Discharge facilitation PWDS or equivalent Experience Essential Sound knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice Experience of dispensing medicine for patients and counselling and providing advice for patients/carers Desirable Understanding of medicine optimisation in mental health environment Working as part of a multi-professional team within a clinical/ward environment Contribution to audit and project work Demonstrated experience of delivering high quality training to multiple staff groups such as Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants. 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 Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Address Musgrove Park Hospital Musgrove Road Taunton Somerset TA1 5DA Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)