Job summary East Cheshire NHS Trust have an exciting new opportunity for qualified Pharmacy Technicians to start a career path in hospital pharmacy. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are keen to expand their experience by joining a pharmacy department committed to high-quality patient care. As part of the departments innovation agenda, and following significant investment, we are excited to announce multiple vacancies to join our enthusiastic and dynamic team. The post holder will successfully meet set competencies during our expansive training programme designed to provide the required experience to work at the Band 5 level. The length of competency training will be dependent on what level of experience and qualifications the staff member has achieved already. We offer excellent in house training where you will be supported in developing the skills and knowledge required to move to a Band 5 level. For further information please see the Pharmacy Technician Progression Programme document attached. You will be a qualified Pharmacy Technician with the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technician (or recognised equivalent) and a BTEC accuracy checking qualification or equivalent. In addition to this you should have current professional registration with the GPhC. We are a flexible department and recognise the individual needs of our employees. We will consider both full-time and part-time hours from applicants. Hours per week: 37.5 Main duties of the job Your duties will include dispensary services, patient counselling, accuracy checking and ward based medicines optimisation. This will include the safe and effective provision of medication and working as part of a team coordinating the supply of discharge medications on the wards. You will also support the training and development of a range of staff including Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians and Trainee Pharmacists. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient and effective provision of patient care. You must possess excellent communication and organisational skills in order to provide efficient and safe pharmacy services for patients. As a Pharmacy Technician, you will: Rotate between dispensary and ward-based services. Be an effective and proactive team member of our team. Be responsible for the supply of medication to patients. Complete Medicines reconciliation for our newly admitted patients. Provide medicines management support to wards. Provide counselling and advice on medications to patients. Management and processing of discharge prescriptions at ward level. To complete accuracy checking both at ward level and on designated slots within the dispensary. Be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Support service improvement and becoming an integral part of the team. About us It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve. COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring. Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert. Date posted 31 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £36,483 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 209-A-24-6724857-A Job locations Macclesfield District General Hospital Victoria Road, Macclesfield SK10 3BL Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information. Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role. As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications. We look forward to receiving your application Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information. Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role. As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications. We look forward to receiving your application Person Specification Qualifications Essential BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians (or equivalent) Accuracy checking qualification Registered pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council UK (GPhC) Knowledge & Skills Essential Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail Ability to work in busy and challenging environments Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team Self-motivated Experience Desirable Ward Based service experience Significant accuracy checking experience. Understanding hospital pharmacy working practices Post qualification experience as a registered technician Other Role Requirements Essential Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details Person Specification Qualifications Essential BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians (or equivalent) Accuracy checking qualification Registered pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council UK (GPhC) Knowledge & Skills Essential Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail Ability to work in busy and challenging environments Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team Self-motivated Experience Desirable Ward Based service experience Significant accuracy checking experience. Understanding hospital pharmacy working practices Post qualification experience as a registered technician Other Role Requirements Essential Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details 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 East Cheshire NHS Trust Address Macclesfield District General Hospital Victoria Road, Macclesfield SK10 3BL Employer's website https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)