Job summary This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Pharmacy Technician, or a newly qualified Pharmacy Technician, wanting to develop in their role in medicines management. Main duties of the job We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our team of ward based clinical Pharmacy Technicians. You will be working alongside the pharmacy team and the wider MDT in a wide range of specialties, including: Surgery, Medicine, Elderly Care, Emergency Department and Acute Medicine. In addition to excellent communication and team-working skills, you must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and have completed an Accredited Medicines Management qualification. You must also hold an accredited Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification to be suitable for this post. Kingston Hospital Pharmacy Department is a friendly, dynamic and innovative team, committed to providing an excellent medicines management/ optimisation service. For more information please contact Anwarullah Muhammad, Lead Pharmacy Technician Medicine Management Services on: 020 8934 2768 or via email: anwarullah.muhammadnhs.net About us The Trust has defined its culture as one that is patient centred which puts safety first and where all staff take responsibility, are valued and value each other. To support this, our five values are that we are all: Caring - we design and deliver care around each individual patient's needs and wants Safe - we make the safety of patients and staff our prime concern (safety comes first) Responsible - all staff take responsibility for the hospital, its services and reputation. Value each other - we all value each other's contribution Inspiring -w e always strive to empower each other to develop and deliver improvements to benefit our patients. Our training, policies, procedures, and practices are all intended to support behaviours in line with our values and all staff are expected to uphold these by 'Living Our Values Everyday'. Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £34,521 to £41,956 a year p.a. pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Outer) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 396-NN-6734335-ACS-Z Job locations Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Galsworthy Road Kingston KT2 7QB Job description Job responsibilities Provide a pharmaceutical service for inpatients at Kingston Hospital in line with Trust and National standards. Complete medicines reconciliation within a timely manner to meet NICE guidance and highlight discrepancies to ward-pharmacist. Provide advice to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals on medication issues in order to achieve the best outcomes for the patients, as well as providing pharmaceutical training, supervision and support for colleagues. Assess patients own drugs (POD) for re-use. Adapt as required when working in different ward specialities. Maintain APCT qualification by supporting the dispensary on a regular and ad hoc basis. Job description Job responsibilities Provide a pharmaceutical service for inpatients at Kingston Hospital in line with Trust and National standards. Complete medicines reconciliation within a timely manner to meet NICE guidance and highlight discrepancies to ward-pharmacist. Provide advice to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals on medication issues in order to achieve the best outcomes for the patients, as well as providing pharmaceutical training, supervision and support for colleagues. Assess patients own drugs (POD) for re-use. Adapt as required when working in different ward specialities. Maintain APCT qualification by supporting the dispensary on a regular and ad hoc basis. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BTEC or NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent) Registration with the GPHC Accreditation as an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician Accredited Medicines Management Qualification Desirable Practice Supervisor's qualification Experience and Knowledge Essential Experience working as a Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician Good communication (at varying levels) and organisational skills Knowledge and skills to mentor and develop various grades of staff Computer literate inc. Word and Excel Desirable Knowledge and understanding of basic management principles including team management and motivation Person Specification Qualifications Essential BTEC or NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent) Registration with the GPHC Accreditation as an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician Accredited Medicines Management Qualification Desirable Practice Supervisor's qualification Experience and Knowledge Essential Experience working as a Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician Good communication (at varying levels) and organisational skills Knowledge and skills to mentor and develop various grades of staff Computer literate inc. Word and Excel Desirable Knowledge and understanding of basic management principles including team management and motivation 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. 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. 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 Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Galsworthy Road Kingston KT2 7QB Employer's website https://kingstonhospital.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)