Job summary This is an exciting time to join University Hospitals Plymouth. Following significant investment by the Trust board as part of a 5-year workforce plan, we are able to offer at least three Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician posts. Working as part of our current team of Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technicians, thesuccessful applicant(s) will have the opportunity to improve the quality of care of patients in a clinical area (Medicine, Surgery, Women's & Children & Urgent and Emergency Care) through the provision of ward based pharmacy services. Applications are open to current pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians and demonstrably experienced pharmacy technicians or those in their early years of career with the necessary medicines management qualifications. Demonstrably experienced pharmacy technicians who have their ACPT and MMT Qualifications and at least 6 months demonstrable post-registration experience in a hospital pharmacy will commence in post as Band 5. Newly qualified pharmacy technicians without 6 months demonstrable post-registration experience in hospital pharmacy will initially be recruited to band 4 for a 6 month post-registration period. Upon completion of this 6 month period, progression to band 5 will be awarded. If you are an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacy technician, who would like the opportunity to develop their skills in an innovative department, we would love to hear from you. Main duties of the job o To improve the quality of care of patients in a clinical area by provision of an efficient medicines management service. This will include drug history taking and medicines reconciliation, facilitation of the use of patients' own drugs, one-stop dispensing, clinical prioritisation, counselling patients about their medicines and discharge co-ordination/processing. o Provide operational support to the dispensary, undertaking a wide range of dispensing and checking duties for inpatients, outpatient and discharge medication. o Supervise, mentor and coach junior staff in the pharmacy team. Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification. About us We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted. Date posted 10 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £36,483 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 216-AH-C6851837 Job locations University Hospital Plymouth Trust Derriford Road Plymouth PL6 8DH Job description Job responsibilities This is a band 4 to band 5 progression post - Newly qualified pharmacy technicians without demonstrable 6 months post-registration experience in hospital pharmacy will initially be recruited to band 4 for a 6 month post-registration period. Upon completion of this 6 month period, progression to band 5 will be awarded. To complete medicines reconciliations on patients admitted ensuring discrepancies are identified, resolved or escalated appropriately to Clinical teams. To liaise with patients, their representatives, care homes and onward care and community pharmacies to ensure medicines optimisation upon discharge and continuity of supply. To assist in monitoring and developing the current ward-based technician service. To assist in the training of all staff involved with the ward-based technician service. Job description Job responsibilities This is a band 4 to band 5 progression post - Newly qualified pharmacy technicians without demonstrable 6 months post-registration experience in hospital pharmacy will initially be recruited to band 4 for a 6 month post-registration period. Upon completion of this 6 month period, progression to band 5 will be awarded. To complete medicines reconciliations on patients admitted ensuring discrepancies are identified, resolved or escalated appropriately to Clinical teams. To liaise with patients, their representatives, care homes and onward care and community pharmacies to ensure medicines optimisation upon discharge and continuity of supply. To assist in monitoring and developing the current ward-based technician service. To assist in the training of all staff involved with the ward-based technician service. Person Specification Qualifications Essential 5 GCSE grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English, Maths, Science and 2 others. City & Guilds, BTEC or NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services. Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC. Accredited final accuracy checking qualification or Accredited Medicines Management (Managing patient medication & Medicines Reconciliation) qualification. Desirable Educational supervisor training Accredited Medicines Management (Clinical Prioritisation) qualification (training will be provided if not accredited). Knowledge and Experience Essential Minimum of 6 months post-registration demonstrable experience in an acute setting/ hospital pharmacy (Band 5) Qualified pharmacy technicians without 6 months post-registration demonstrable experience will initially be recruited to Band 4 post for a 6 month post registration period. Upon completion of this 6 month period, progression to band 5 will be awarded Current, proven evidence of CPD. Recent demonstrable experience/practice within pharmacy. Proven ability to accurately input data and generate labels using the pharmacy computer system Desirable Demonstrable experience of hospital ward based pharmacy services. Counselling skills Aptitude and Abilities Essential Good communication skills; written and verbal. Attention to detail Desirable Teaching and tutoring skills Mentoring skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential 5 GCSE grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English, Maths, Science and 2 others. City & Guilds, BTEC or NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services. Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC. Accredited final accuracy checking qualification or Accredited Medicines Management (Managing patient medication & Medicines Reconciliation) qualification. Desirable Educational supervisor training Accredited Medicines Management (Clinical Prioritisation) qualification (training will be provided if not accredited). Knowledge and Experience Essential Minimum of 6 months post-registration demonstrable experience in an acute setting/ hospital pharmacy (Band 5) Qualified pharmacy technicians without 6 months post-registration demonstrable experience will initially be recruited to Band 4 post for a 6 month post registration period. Upon completion of this 6 month period, progression to band 5 will be awarded Current, proven evidence of CPD. Recent demonstrable experience/practice within pharmacy. Proven ability to accurately input data and generate labels using the pharmacy computer system Desirable Demonstrable experience of hospital ward based pharmacy services. Counselling skills Aptitude and Abilities Essential Good communication skills; written and verbal. Attention to detail Desirable Teaching and tutoring skills Mentoring skills 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 University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Address University Hospital Plymouth Trust Derriford Road Plymouth PL6 8DH Employer's website https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)