Job summary We are looking for someone to join our small, friendly pharmacy team based at Fulbourn Hospital. We are looking for a pharmacy technician, or soon-to-be registered pharmacy technician to help with the service our dispensary provides to local community rehabilitation hospitals and to contribute to our ward-based medicines management service. The successful candidate will co-ordinate incoming work from our external hospital sites - acting as a focus point and trouble-shooter, and have some responsibility to regularly visiting an inpatient mental health ward to provide a medicines supply and advice service in combination with the ward pharmacist. You will contribute to activities such as dispensing, stock control and ordering, final accuracy checking, ward medicines managements duties and policy/procedure development for the complete dispensary service. You will work with other members of the dispensary team and the wider pharmacy team to support good medicines management across our services. We appreciate that applicants may take an interest but worry about having limited experience or need some training to develop their skills. We'll help with that too On appointment we will work with you to address your skills and learning needs and do what we can to support your development. Main duties of the job At Fulbourn Hospital we provide a medicines supply service to local community rehabilitation hospitals (at Brookfields Hospital and Princess of Wales Hospital)and to mental health wards and teams in the local area. We are looking for a pharmacy technician to join our team, to help support us in delivering this service. The post holder will contribute to two main aspects of our service: To support the dispensary manager in the provision of medicines to all wards and teams andsupport the dispensing and final checking of items. They will be expected to be the main trouble-shooter for the provision of medicines for the rehabilitation hospitals to promote safe and effective supply in a timely manner. In addition, the post holder willcontribute to general duties in the dispensary and to medicines management services across the Trust. To contribute to ward-based medicines management duties to mental health wards. The post holder will develop skills to work with other members of the clinical pharmacy team to help with duties such as medicines supply, patient's own drug assessments, medicines reconciliation, patient history taking and counselling. This is a great opportunity to build both dispensary and ward-based experience. The role will also allow for continued professional development inmental health and general medicine fields. About us Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life. Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development. To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ communities. Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications. Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process. Date posted 15 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 310-CORP-6885650 Job locations Fulbourn Hospital Cambridge Road Fulbourn, Cambridge CB21 5EF Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities To participate in the supply of medicines in the form of in and out-patient dispensing, including accurate prescription receipt, labelling and assembly, and ensuring prompt completion and distribution, in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Ensure medicines management and dispensing are undertaken in line with departmental and trust policies and current medicines legislation. Organise the day to day running of the mental health dispensary at Fulbourn pharmacy. Using own initiative, prioritise and be responsible for the workflow within the Fulbourn dispensary. Participate in agreed ward medicine supply services as appropriate to ensure adequate stock levels are provided on wards. Participate in dispensing and supply associated with external contracts, and be aware of dispensing practices for each area. Ensure the patients receive their medications in the appropriate packaging, completely labelled, and at a suitable time for administration. Liaise with clinical pharmacists, medicines management technicians and support services staff to ensure prescribed medicines, including controlled drugs, are promptly ordered, received, and processed in a timely manner to provide seamless care to patients. Participate in the issuing of controlled drugs, ensuring correct register and computer records are maintained. Participate in the supply of clozapine in the form of in and out-patient dispensing ensuring prompt completion, distribution, and documentation in accordance with the guidelines for use of this drug. Accurately dispense into compliance aids, following suitable assessment of the patients, or supply other methods for help with concordance as appropriate. Ensure good stock control and appropriate stock levels in the dispensing of drugs used by the unit, including appropriate re-use of drugs returned from the wards, in accordance with the Wholesaler Dealers Licence. Undertake training to allow development as a ward-based technician, as appropriate. Deputise for the Pharmacy Technician Higher Level/Pharmacy Technician Specialist, when required. Be jointly responsible along with other pharmacy staff for the safety and security of pharmaceuticals including controlled drugs. Liaise with ward staff to ensure optimum patient care, discussing any supply problems and offering alternatives if appropriate. Ensure medication problems are dealt with promptly and by the appropriate people. Build on patient partnerships to ensure medicines are taken as prescribed and to educate and counsel patients and carers on the safe and proper use of medicines. Act as an accredited checking technician, if adequately trained, in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Participate in training students as appropriate. Take an active role in contributing towards service development and improvement both within Fulbourn Hospital Pharmacy and the Trustwide pharmacy team. Be actively involved in the Joint Review and Development process and identify own development needs. Undertake training opportunities for the benefit of the post holder and the service. Ensure that prescribing is undertaken in line with trust contractual agreements and guidelines including for Formulary compliance, High Cost (excluded) Drugs and that non-compliant prescriptions are challenged appropriately. Participate in the rolling and annual stock take process. To assist in the smooth running of the pharmacy service and dealing with enquiries appropriately ensuring senior staff are informed of any problems encountered. Promote the development of pharmaceutical services in accordance with trust policies and current medicines legislation under the guidance of senior pharmacy staff Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities To participate in the supply of medicines in the form of in and out-patient dispensing, including accurate prescription receipt, labelling and assembly, and ensuring prompt completion and distribution, in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Ensure medicines management and dispensing are undertaken in line with departmental and trust policies and current medicines legislation. Organise the day to day running of the mental health dispensary at Fulbourn pharmacy. Using own initiative, prioritise and be responsible for the workflow within the Fulbourn dispensary. Participate in agreed ward medicine supply services as appropriate to ensure adequate stock levels are provided on wards. Participate in dispensing and supply associated with external contracts, and be aware of dispensing practices for each area. Ensure the patients receive their medications in the appropriate packaging, completely labelled, and at a suitable time for administration. Liaise with clinical pharmacists, medicines management technicians and support services staff to ensure prescribed medicines, including controlled drugs, are promptly ordered, received, and processed in a timely manner to provide seamless care to patients. Participate in the issuing of controlled drugs, ensuring correct register and computer records are maintained. Participate in the supply of clozapine in the form of in and out-patient dispensing ensuring prompt completion, distribution, and documentation in accordance with the guidelines for use of this drug. Accurately dispense into compliance aids, following suitable assessment of the patients, or supply other methods for help with concordance as appropriate. Ensure good stock control and appropriate stock levels in the dispensing of drugs used by the unit, including appropriate re-use of drugs returned from the wards, in accordance with the Wholesaler Dealers Licence. Undertake training to allow development as a ward-based technician, as appropriate. Deputise for the Pharmacy Technician Higher Level/Pharmacy Technician Specialist, when required. Be jointly responsible along with other pharmacy staff for the safety and security of pharmaceuticals including controlled drugs. Liaise with ward staff to ensure optimum patient care, discussing any supply problems and offering alternatives if appropriate. Ensure medication problems are dealt with promptly and by the appropriate people. Build on patient partnerships to ensure medicines are taken as prescribed and to educate and counsel patients and carers on the safe and proper use of medicines. Act as an accredited checking technician, if adequately trained, in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Participate in training students as appropriate. Take an active role in contributing towards service development and improvement both within Fulbourn Hospital Pharmacy and the Trustwide pharmacy team. Be actively involved in the Joint Review and Development process and identify own development needs. Undertake training opportunities for the benefit of the post holder and the service. Ensure that prescribing is undertaken in line with trust contractual agreements and guidelines including for Formulary compliance, High Cost (excluded) Drugs and that non-compliant prescriptions are challenged appropriately. Participate in the rolling and annual stock take process. To assist in the smooth running of the pharmacy service and dealing with enquiries appropriately ensuring senior staff are informed of any problems encountered. Promote the development of pharmaceutical services in accordance with trust policies and current medicines legislation under the guidance of senior pharmacy staff Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential BTEC/NVQ3 Pharmaceutical Sciences or CGLI/Apothecaries Hall pre 1985 or equivalent. Registration with GPhC.or concluding BTEC/NVQ 3 Pharmaceutical Sciences with the aim of registering within three months of job advert closing date. Desirable Accredited Checking Technician Qualification. Patient counselling qualification Experience Essential Experience in hospital pharmacy, multidisciplinary team working, research, clinical trials or audit, pharmacy standard operating procedure development. Desirable Significant years post qualification experience. Mental health speciality experience. Skills and Abilities Essential Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision Excellent organisational skills Ability to interpret prescription and dispense accurately Knowledge & Understanding Essential Specialist knowledge relating to technical pharmacy issues and procedures. Knowledge of medicines management procedures e.g. PODs, self-administration. Up to date knowledge of NHS and other relevant policies. Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential BTEC/NVQ3 Pharmaceutical Sciences or CGLI/Apothecaries Hall pre 1985 or equivalent. Registration with GPhC.or concluding BTEC/NVQ 3 Pharmaceutical Sciences with the aim of registering within three months of job advert closing date. Desirable Accredited Checking Technician Qualification. Patient counselling qualification Experience Essential Experience in hospital pharmacy, multidisciplinary team working, research, clinical trials or audit, pharmacy standard operating procedure development. Desirable Significant years post qualification experience. Mental health speciality experience. Skills and Abilities Essential Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision Excellent organisational skills Ability to interpret prescription and dispense accurately Knowledge & Understanding Essential Specialist knowledge relating to technical pharmacy issues and procedures. Knowledge of medicines management procedures e.g. PODs, self-administration. Up to date knowledge of NHS and other relevant policies. 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 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust Address Fulbourn Hospital Cambridge Road Fulbourn, Cambridge CB21 5EF Employer's website https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)