Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, qualified pharmacy technician to join our team.You will need to hold a NVQ level 3 and/or a BTEC National Diploma in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent) and be registered as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.We pride ourselves on supporting our colleagues to thrive in their existing roles and to develop their careers.Our pharmacy department is a friendly and progressive department that benefits from the successful working relationship between our clinical and technical teams with a strong emphasis on training and development. It has a well-established and respected Medicines Optimisation Technician Service that is developing new innovative more clinical roles in speciality areas (A&E, care of the elderly and orthopaedics). We welcome new members of staff whose aim is to work with patient-focused teams providing high quality clinical services and bring fresh ideas.Opportunities for further development are encouraged and unless already in possession you will be required to undertake recognised qualification in medicines management and final accuracy checking with possibility to move on to medicines administration training.Participation in the Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Trust Pharmacy Department late nights, week end and Band Holiday rotas are required. This vacancy is for a band 4 progression to band 5, or band 5, depending on qualifications. Main duties of the job To dispense all types of prescriptions and inpatient orders, (including Controlled drugs and extemporaneous preparations, unlicensed medication), presented to the Pharmacy from wards & departments at the base hospital and the outside hospitals in accordance with departmental procedures. To counsel outpatients on the use of their medication (compliance, side effects, possible drug interactions) and ensure patients understand the importance of correct compliance (after training) To maintain accurate stock levels and undertake regular stock takes of Controlled drugs in the dispensary including accuracy of computer and register entries according to departmental procedures To assist in the management of stock control in the dispensary for drugs, containers and other support items To undertake medication reconciliation, making any appropriate referrals to ward pharmacist and to refer any patient concordance issues to the pharmacist. To counsel patients regarding the correct and safe use of their medication where appropriate. To liaise with ward and pharmacy staff, to facilitate prompt discharge of patients. To participate in training pharmacy, nursing and medical staff regarding medicines management issues. About us Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond. Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey. We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care. Please see the supporting links which you can find on the right-hand side of this job advert. There is guidance on how to make an application on NHS Jobs as well as more information about joining the ASPH Team Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible. Date posted 20 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary Depending on experience per annum inc. HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 323-APST6730-ED Job locations St Peter's Hospital Chertsey KT16 0PZ Job description Job responsibilities Dispensary To dispense all types of prescriptions and inpatient orders, (including Controlled drugs and extemporaneous preparations, unlicensed medication), presented to the Pharmacy from wards & departments at the base hospital and the outside hospitals in accordance with departmental procedures. To counsel outpatients on the use of their medication (compliance, side effects, possible drug interactions) and ensure patients understand the importance of correct compliance (after training). To maintain accurate stock levels and undertake regular stock takes of Controlled drugs in the dispensary including accuracy of computer and register entries according to departmental procedures. To assist in the management of stock control in the dispensary for drugs, containers and other support items. To ensure that to follows and special orders are processed. To organise and prioritise work so that all prescriptions are completed in timely manner in respect of urgency and transport deadlines. To ensure that all activities carried out in the dispensary follow departmental Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs) and to assist in the maintenance of Pharmacy SOPs. To assist with duties relevant to the post as deemed necessary by the Dispensary Team Leader / Deputy. To be a Checking Technician within the department, performing final accuracy checks on prescriptions and orders that have previously been clinically checked by a Pharmacist in accordance with local procedures. To participate in the dispensary rota. To ensure ePACT FP10(HP) forms are issued correctly and according to protocol. To assist in the training of junior staff and act as a practice supervisor and the induction of new staff. To help ensure that medication is supplied in accordance with Drug and Therapeutics committee. To organise Dispensary services daily in the absence of senior Dispensary staff. Medicines Management To organise and maintain the One Stop Dispensing scheme by ordering inpatient and discharge medication at ward level as appropriate (once clinically screened by a Pharmacist). Assess the suitability of patients own drugs (PODs) for re-use during admission and on discharge according to Trust Policy. To undertake medication reconciliation, making any appropriate referrals to ward pharmacist and to refer any patient concordance issues to the pharmacist. To counsel patients regarding the correct and safe use of their medication where appropriate. To review ward stock lists in conjunction with ward pharmacists and ward managers. To liaise with ward and pharmacy staff, to facilitate prompt discharge of patients. To participate in training pharmacy, nursing and medical staff regarding medicines management issues. General To act as an Assessor / Facilitator for trainees To attend continuing education and training schemes relevant to the post. To take part in the monitoring of internal and external errors and give advice on improvements in working practice that will result in a reduction of error rates. To undertake Continuing Professional Development to keep pharmaceutical knowledge current, ensure best practice and comply with requirements for entry on the Pharmacy technician register. To take part in late night, weekend and flexible working as per pharmacy rota, to also take part in Bank holiday rotas. All pharmacy staff must show confidentiality regarding any information about patients, confidential information about the Trust and commercial information (e.g. drug prices). All work will be carried out in accordance with relevant laws, the guidance of the General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain, Trust procedures and standards of professional practice. Job description Job responsibilities Dispensary To dispense all types of prescriptions and inpatient orders, (including Controlled drugs and extemporaneous preparations, unlicensed medication), presented to the Pharmacy from wards & departments at the base hospital and the outside hospitals in accordance with departmental procedures. To counsel outpatients on the use of their medication (compliance, side effects, possible drug interactions) and ensure patients understand the importance of correct compliance (after training). To maintain accurate stock levels and undertake regular stock takes of Controlled drugs in the dispensary including accuracy of computer and register entries according to departmental procedures. To assist in the management of stock control in the dispensary for drugs, containers and other support items. To ensure that to follows and special orders are processed. To organise and prioritise work so that all prescriptions are completed in timely manner in respect of urgency and transport deadlines. To ensure that all activities carried out in the dispensary follow departmental Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs) and to assist in the maintenance of Pharmacy SOPs. To assist with duties relevant to the post as deemed necessary by the Dispensary Team Leader / Deputy. To be a Checking Technician within the department, performing final accuracy checks on prescriptions and orders that have previously been clinically checked by a Pharmacist in accordance with local procedures. To participate in the dispensary rota. To ensure ePACT FP10(HP) forms are issued correctly and according to protocol. To assist in the training of junior staff and act as a practice supervisor and the induction of new staff. To help ensure that medication is supplied in accordance with Drug and Therapeutics committee. To organise Dispensary services daily in the absence of senior Dispensary staff. Medicines Management To organise and maintain the One Stop Dispensing scheme by ordering inpatient and discharge medication at ward level as appropriate (once clinically screened by a Pharmacist). Assess the suitability of patients own drugs (PODs) for re-use during admission and on discharge according to Trust Policy. To undertake medication reconciliation, making any appropriate referrals to ward pharmacist and to refer any patient concordance issues to the pharmacist. To counsel patients regarding the correct and safe use of their medication where appropriate. To review ward stock lists in conjunction with ward pharmacists and ward managers. To liaise with ward and pharmacy staff, to facilitate prompt discharge of patients. To participate in training pharmacy, nursing and medical staff regarding medicines management issues. General To act as an Assessor / Facilitator for trainees To attend continuing education and training schemes relevant to the post. To take part in the monitoring of internal and external errors and give advice on improvements in working practice that will result in a reduction of error rates. To undertake Continuing Professional Development to keep pharmaceutical knowledge current, ensure best practice and comply with requirements for entry on the Pharmacy technician register. To take part in late night, weekend and flexible working as per pharmacy rota, to also take part in Bank holiday rotas. All pharmacy staff must show confidentiality regarding any information about patients, confidential information about the Trust and commercial information (e.g. drug prices). All work will be carried out in accordance with relevant laws, the guidance of the General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain, Trust procedures and standards of professional practice. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ level 3, BTEC in Pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent. Eligible for registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Desirable To undertake the Accredited Checking course. To undertake the Practice Supervisor Course or equivalent. To act as a NVQ Assessor / Facilitator for trainees. Experience Essential Previous Pharmacy experience. Experience of training others. Conducting an Audit. Desirable Supervisory experience. Ward based work. Knowledge Essential NHS Constitution. Trust vision, values and strategic objectives. Basic IT skills i.e. Microsoft, Office etc. Desirable Working knowledge of stock control e.g. use of pharmacy stock control system. NHS Constitution. Trust vision, values and strategic objectives. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ level 3, BTEC in Pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent. Eligible for registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Desirable To undertake the Accredited Checking course. To undertake the Practice Supervisor Course or equivalent. To act as a NVQ Assessor / Facilitator for trainees. Experience Essential Previous Pharmacy experience. Experience of training others. Conducting an Audit. Desirable Supervisory experience. Ward based work. Knowledge Essential NHS Constitution. Trust vision, values and strategic objectives. Basic IT skills i.e. Microsoft, Office etc. Desirable Working knowledge of stock control e.g. use of pharmacy stock control system. NHS Constitution. Trust vision, values and strategic objectives. 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 Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address St Peter's Hospital Chertsey KT16 0PZ Employer's website https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)