Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Higher-Level Pharmacy Technician's to work in the inpatient dispensary, If you are looking for that new and exciting challenge, to develop your leadership and management skills this could be just the role for you.
The Pharmacy team would love to hear from 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 develop our services and are committed to the development of our staff. We fully support CPD.
You will be responsible for managing the dispensary workload, labelling and dispensing medication for Inpatients, Outpatients, Controlled drugs and ensuring staff are supported and trained to provide a safe service for our customers. You will work as part of the wider Pharmacy team to support and develop the pharmacy provision, maximising efficiency and provide excellent patient care.
Full training will be funded and provided by the trust for nationally recognised ACPT and Medicines Optimisation courses.
Main duties of the job
1. To dispense inpatient, outpatient and discharge medication using a pharmacy computer and robotic system.
2. To dispense controlled drugs, unlicensed, cytotoxic and clinical trials medicines, keeping records according to departmental policy and legal requirements.
3. To organise and plan the supply of medicines to patients, wards and departments served by the Trust.
4. To develop and plan all section rotas and allocation of daily tasks as appropriate for all staff ensuring these are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
5. To carry out the final checking of dispensed items. To ensure that the daily stock check is completed and ensure all discrepancies areresolved.
6. To ensure good stock management is carried out using JAC report functions.
About us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work!
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, youll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
Were 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 within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
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.
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.
Person Specification
Skills, Abilities & Knowledgwe
Essential
7. Ability to work in an organised and calm fashion in a busy environment.
8. Be able to work on own initiative and be capable of making decisions.
9. Be able to delegate and co-ordinate other staff
10. Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner (verbal and written)
11. To be able to recognise limits of own competencies and when to refer and seek advice from colleagues
12. To be forward thinking and be able to develop new ideas
13. Intermediate keyboard/computer skills
14. The ability to identify the need for SOP's and assist in the preparation and implementation of new ones.
15. To have a positive attitude and be able to recognise and communicate need for change and be able to participate in change management processes
16. To be prepared to develop a good understanding of management issues and be prepared to attend any training sessions necessary for development
17. Ability to work to standard operating procedures accurately in a timely fashion
Special Circumstances
Essential
18. Ability to travel to other sites
Qualifications
Essential
19. NVQ level 3 or Apprenticeship in Pharmacy Services
20. Registered with GPHC
Desirable
21. ACPT Qualification
22. NVQ assessor or equivalent
23. Leadership or management course
24. Good communication, verbal and written
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
25. Previous Hospital Pharmacy Experience
26. At least two years experience
Desirable
27. Experience of Audits
28. Training other Pharmacy Staff
29. Experience of counselling patients
30. Able to manage and prioritise own workload
31. Work and communicate effectively
32. Ability to work alone or in a team
33. Experience of previous line management