Main area: Pharmacy Grade Band 4-5 (progression)
Contract: Permanent
Hours:
* Full time
* Part time
* Job share
37.5 hours per week (Full-time or part-time available)
Job ref: 279-6798889-DEC24
Employer: 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Sussex Hospital
Town: Brighton
Salary: £26,530 - £36,483 per annum pro rata (4-5 progression)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 09/01/2025 23:59
Senior Pharmacy Technician - Gastroenterology and Medicines Management
Band 4-5 (progression)
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Job overview
Working pattern: Whole time equivalent and flexible working to 0.6 WTE (gastroenterology only) will be considered. As a flexible employer, part-time working is supported where we can; however, cover must be provided on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Banding: Band 5, but we will consider appointing a band 4 on a band 4 to 5 progression scheme as we are happy to provide and support this training.
The Directorate of Abdominal Surgery and Medicine is developing their services towards a high-quality teaching centre for gastroenterology and we are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative pharmacy technician to join the pharmacy team.
Main duties of the job
The overarching function of the role is to improve the safe and efficient monitoring of complex medications and supply of medicines to gastroenterology patients. This is done via organizing and managing the gastroenterology drug monitoring service, managing the database, and contributing to all aspects of clinical governance within the directorate as delegated by the team.
You will be assigned a practice supervisor, and your development will be supported using our internal appraisal system with your designated supervisor.
You will be included in the dispensary rota (on week and weekend days).
For those appointed full-time, the more general duties are done either at PRH & RSCH, and potential ward rotations may include Acute and General Medicine, Care of the Elderly, Trauma surgery, ENT surgery, Digestive Diseases, Vascular, Stroke, Respiratory, Women's and Children's health.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be intrinsic to the gastroenterology team by supporting the IBD infusion clinic and helpline. You will be involved in the IBD multi-disciplinary team meetings and be supported to develop skills in patient consultation.
You will also work in our busy dispensaries, labeling, dispensing, and checking prescriptions for in-patients, TTOs, and out-patients.
If not already achieved, comprehensive in-house training will be provided including working towards achieving an accreditation as an ACPT.
Person specification
Professional
* NVQ levels 3 in Pharmacy Services, BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
* Registered Pharmacy Technician with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
* Experience in a hospital pharmacy post qualification
* Experience in Gastroenterology
Important information for applicants
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check.
Further Information: For help with the application process for non-medical vacancies only, please contact the Resourcing Team by Email.
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