Main area Pharmacy Grade NHS AfC: Band 4
Contract Permanent
Hours:
* Full time
* Part time
* Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (up to 37.5 hours per week)
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Employer: Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Calderdale and Huddersfield Hospitals NHS Trust
Town: Huddersfield
Salary: £26,530 - £29,114 per annum, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 12/01/2025 23:59
Interview date: 23/01/2025
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.
We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.
Job overview
The post holder undertakes technical duties in two or more of the following areas of pharmaceutical care:
* Dispensary
* Aseptic Dispensing
The post holder will be an integral part of the Pharmacy team working alongside all Pharmacy staff and link with a range of healthcare professionals to optimise concordance and compliance with prescribed medication.
Main duties of the job
* Work closely with the Pharmacy Team and ward staff to ensure patients are able to derive the maximum benefit from prescribed medication
* Assess compliance with medication and any other factors related to medication which may lead to readmission
* Obtain accurate patient medication histories, using appropriate sources, including GP surgeries, to facilitate medicines reconciliation
* Provide skilled pharmaceutical counselling to patients to improve concordance and compliance with medicines and reduce risks from medication-related events
* Work in partnership with the patient, carers and relatives to support self-care
* Check patient’s own medicines on admission for suitability for use within the Trust and alert the ward pharmacist of any discrepancies
* Arrange supplies of newly prescribed medication
* Assist discharge planning through locker checks and supply of medication
* Liaise with community pharmacies and G.P’s if patients use Monitored Dosage Systems
* Ensure that patients are transferred to other wards with appropriate supplies of medication and relevant information
* Ensure that adequate levels of stock medicines are available on the wards
* Advise on the safe and secure storage of medicines at ward level
Working for our organisation
We are committed to your personal development and will give you every opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge. If you are an ambitious registered Pharmacy Technician seeking a challenging and rewarding role, with a passion for the optimal use of medicines for patients, then this is the role for you.
Applications will be considered from candidates from hospital or community pharmacy.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Dispensary Duties:
* Carry out the dispensing and issue of prescriptions in the Pharmacy of the base hospital
* Query prescriptions with prescribers under the supervision of a high-level Pharmacy Technician or when delegated by a pharmacist
* Contribute to the efficient use of the drug budget through effective medicines management
* Process controlled drug orders and prescriptions
* Participate in the ordering, stock checks and stock control of medicines
* Follow guidance on rotas and prioritise own workload
* Accurately input data, patient and prescription details onto the computer system
* Assist in the assessment of situations, informing the relevant higher-level Pharmacy Technician if necessary
* Work toward achieving Accredited Checking Technician status
* May undertake activities in relation to clinical trials in line with standing operating procedures
Aseptic Duties
* Undertake the aseptic dispensing process according to SOPs once a required level of competence and validation has been achieved
* Maintain concentration to minimize the risk of medication errors
* Work in a busy aseptic unit environment with frequent interruptions
* Handle hazardous compounds such as cytotoxic medicines and other cleaning products
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
* BTEC/NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy services or equivalent qualification recognized by the General Pharmaceutical Council
* Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
* Competent to work in Dispensary and on Wards
* Demonstrate commitment to CPD
* Knowledge of dispensing standards and legislation relating to hospital pharmacy
* Calm and professional manner under pressure
* Basic problem-solving skills
* Training and supervisory skills
* Self-motivated with meticulous attention to detail
* Aseptic dispensing skills, computer literate, Ward-based skills
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS
* Able to work on own or as part of a team
* Good oral and written communication skills
Our vision is to provide One Culture of Care for one another to provide compassionate care for the people who use our services. We take pride in the diversity of our workforce and encourage applications from all. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants.
Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment/education history over the last three years. We will request electronic Factual Employment References from your previous employers.
If you are appointed to a post, information will be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system. The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process will transfer your previous NHS employment data, if applicable.
You may be required to undertake a DBS. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost from your salary when you commence in post. You will also be required to participate in the DBS Update Service.
CHFT is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate.
If you have any questions please contact ask.recruitment@cht.nhs.uk for assistance.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name: Sarah Peckett Job title: Chief Pharmacy Technician Email address: sarah.peckett@cht.nhs.uk
Additional information: Elizabeth Preston - elizabeth.preston@cht.nhs.uk 01484355849, Jill Mobbs - jill.mobbs@cht.nhs.uk 01422154354
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