We require reliable, enthusiastic and motivated Bank Pharmacy Technicians to join our bank. In return we will offer you:
* Flexible hours choose when and where you want to work
* Competitive pay rates including enhanced pay for unsociable hours
* Paid annual leave
* NHS pension scheme
* A fast-track recruitment process if you move to a substantive role
* Opportunities to work in different wards and departments, including community, dental and specialist services
* Access to Services, such as those provided by our Staff Wellbeing Team
* Ability to book your shifts from home using our online portal
* Option to block-book shifts in a set period
* SMS notifications of shift availability
* Access to staff newsletters and bulletins
* Eligible for various local and national discounts which are available to NHS staff
* Free uniform, where applicable
Main duties of the job
Our Medicines Management Pharmacy Technicians (Band 5) are accredited checkers and have substantial ward based and functional responsibilities. Opportunities for further development are available within our expanding forward-thinking service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
* To provide technical support on pharmaceutical matters, medicines management issues and medicines legislation within a delegated area of responsibility on a routine basis, but also, whenever required, to other specialist areas e.g. ward/clinical setting, aseptics.
* To deliver on a delegated area of responsibility on a departmental basis, as specified by the Dispensary and Ward Services Manager e.g. Health and Safety, management of patients on clozapine, staff rosters, over-labelling or emergency drug cupboard.
* To participate in a weekend pharmacy service and relevant bank holiday arrangements (unless otherwise agreed upon appointment).
* To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* BTEC in pharmaceutical science or NVQ Level 3 supported by appropriate underpinning knowledge e.g. BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences, NPA or equivalent qualification.
* Regional Qualification or equivalent for Medicines Management for Pharmacy Technicians.
* Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
* Evidence of relevant specialist continuing professional development.
* To have successfully completed an appropriate accredited technician checking qualification e.g. Regional Scheme, Buttercups.
* A1 or equivalent NVQ assessor qualification.
* IT skills to include pharmacy systems, Microsoft Word and Excel.
* Relevant evidence of CPD demonstrating that their knowledge and training are current and show evidence of revalidation if appropriate.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
* Extensive relevant experience working in Pharmacy with post-qualification relevant experience in a hospital or primary care setting as a qualified/registered pharmacy technician.
* The post holder will have experience of working at ward level or in a clinical setting, or primary care setting.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
* Supervisory skills.
Desirable
* Experience of working in an aseptic unit / knowledge of how to prepare aseptic products.
Employer details
Employer name
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trustwide
NE29 8NH
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