Main area: Pharmacy & Medicines Optimisation
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 409-6837211
Employer: Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Southport District General Hospital
Town: Southport
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 24/01/2025 23:59
Interview date: 06/02/2025
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for a qualified Pharmacy Accuracy Checking Technician to join our developing team of pharmacy staff serving Southport & Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust.
This follows a significant investment in Pharmacy services by the Trust to improve medicines management and optimisation for all our patients throughout their hospital stay.
Please note, this post will be subject to Enhanced DBS Check + Children's & Adults' Barred Lists.
Main duties of the job
The post will be based at either Southport District General or Ormskirk District General but the ability to travel to all hospitals within the Trust is essential. Duties will include:
1. Technician Ward based services
2. Accuracy Checking
3. Inpatient, out-patient and ward based dispensing
4. Stock control
5. Aseptic preparation
6. Ordering and supply of medicines
Qualifications
* BTEC in Pharmaceutical science, S/NVQ 3 in Pharmacy services or equivalent
* A Northwest Framework Accredited Checking qualification or equivalent
Person specification
Knowledge and Skills
* Good communication skills, both written and verbal
* Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
* Ability to pay attention to detail
* Ability to work to a high specification of accuracy
* Ability to understand the importance of confidentiality
* Commitment to Continual Professional Development
* Self-motivating and flexible
Thank you for considering an application to work for Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust. You are part of an exciting and forward-thinking NHS Trust who are one of the best places to work for in England.
Given sometimes we receive a high volume of applications to work for us, please be aware that we may close a vacancy earlier than stated should a sufficient number of applications be received from which a shortlist can be confirmed. Therefore, you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
The Trust operates anonymous shortlisting where no personal information about you, including your name or personal details are shared with the recruiting manager. No equality information is shared at any time during the recruitment process with the recruiting manager or other people involved in the decision-making process.
The equality monitoring information you provide is used in the following situations: to review our recruitment practices; where a job is limited to a specific person to verify their eligibility to apply; and to offer disability reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and value the unique skills, perspective and experience you bring.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 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.
Please note if applicable, applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.
Flexible Working
We actively support flexible working patterns throughout MWL. Changes made to the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook mean that:
* All employees have the right to request flexible working from day one of employment.
* There is no limit on the number of requests they can make.
* Employees have the right to make requests, have them considered, regardless of the reason.
At Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, we will consider requests for flexible working. We would also encourage you to also discuss flexible working options at interview stage.
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