Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a one year Secondment as a Higher Level Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician. The Medicines Optimisation Technician team would love to hear from Pharmacy Technicians who would like to expand their skills and knowledge by joining the developing and growing team in this exciting role. In the heart of Buckinghamshire countryside, the Trust is located conveniently close to London and Oxford. We provide services to three main sites, Wycombe, Amersham and Stoke Mandeville. As a progressive department we continually look to be at the forefront of medicines management and are committed to the development of our staff. We fully support CPD. Main duties of the job Participate in the dispensing of medicines via "dispensing for discharge" system at ward level Aid in the continuing development and roll out of the existing ward-based Medicines Optimisation Technician (MOT) service and pharmacy strategy. To play a key role in the future planning and implementation of pharmacy ward-based Medicines Optimisation Technician services. Undertake Medicines Optimisation duties on a rotational basis within a defined area of ward-based practice. Deliver and record savings from appropriate supply and re-use of medicines. Promote a culture of learning and development within the Pharmacy MOT team. Support Pharmacy clinical services to meet the Trust Key Performance Indicators (KPI). About us Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work - https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. Why work for us? We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families. What do we stand for? Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable. Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum (pro rata for part time) Contract Secondment Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number 434-SCS6615815-B Job locations Stoke Mandeville Hospital (Cross site working) Mandeville Road Aylesbury HP21 8AL Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitmentnhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number. Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitmentnhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number. Person Specification Education Essential Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Desirable Accredited Checking Technician (or willingness to undertake) Accredited Medicines Management Technician ((or willingness to undertake - recognised qualification). Experience Essential Relevant hospital experience Desirable Experience of Medicines Optimisation at ward level Experience of audits Experience of counselling patients Experience of training other pharmacy staff Additional Pharmacy Skills Essential Medicines Optimisation Qualification or similar experience Desirable Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician Qualification Skills Essential Able to prioritise and manage own workload Work, communicate and provide effective leadership within a team Desirable Ability to work alone and in a team Flexibility Essential Available to work weekend and public holidays on rota Desirable Ability to be flexible and to travel across sites to help if required with workloads and upcoming projects/training Person Specification Education Essential Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Desirable Accredited Checking Technician (or willingness to undertake) Accredited Medicines Management Technician ((or willingness to undertake - recognised qualification). Experience Essential Relevant hospital experience Desirable Experience of Medicines Optimisation at ward level Experience of audits Experience of counselling patients Experience of training other pharmacy staff Additional Pharmacy Skills Essential Medicines Optimisation Qualification or similar experience Desirable Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician Qualification Skills Essential Able to prioritise and manage own workload Work, communicate and provide effective leadership within a team Desirable Ability to work alone and in a team Flexibility Essential Available to work weekend and public holidays on rota Desirable Ability to be flexible and to travel across sites to help if required with workloads and upcoming projects/training 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 Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Address Stoke Mandeville Hospital (Cross site working) Mandeville Road Aylesbury HP21 8AL Employer's website https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)