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Main area: Pharmacy
Grade: Band 4
Contract: Permanent: 1 in 8 Saturday or Sunday according to rota
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (1 in 8 Saturday or Sunday according to rota)
Job ref: 271-CCS-6792280
Site: Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Town: London
Salary: £31,944 - £34,937 per annum inclusive
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 13/01/2025 23:59
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for well-organised, enthusiastic and self-motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our technician rotation in operational services with a keen interest in the provision of medicines to paediatric patients. Working in the Dispensary, Homecare, Purchasing and Distribution Clinical trials. During each rotation you will gain practical experience, assisting in the delivery of the service in each section. This will include carrying out inpatient and outpatient dispensing including extemporaneous dispensing, patient counselling, ward top ups purchasing and homecare services. Applicants must be self-motivated and show a willingness to learn and be trained. You will also be supported towards achieving the accredited checking for Pharmacy Technician qualification/in house qualification. You must be able to pay close attention to detail and consistently produce work to the required standard within set deadlines. Applications from technicians working in community as full on the job training will be given. We will also consider applications from Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians who are due to qualify this year. You must be a registered Pharmacy Technician or planning to apply for registration pending your qualification.
You will be expected to participate in the extended hours rota which includes working late nights, weekends and Bank Holidays.
Main duties of the job
* To dispense outpatient, in-patient and discharge prescriptions in accordance with the standard operating procedures
* To dispense Controlled Drug requisitions for wards and departments
* To maintain the PMR on the pharmacy dispensing system
* To counsel patients/carers on the safe and effective use of their prescribed medicines
* To answer any queries in a professional and courteous manner or refer to the appropriate person as necessary
* To provide support to the Deputy Dispensary Team Leader with the co-ordination of the ward Topping Up rota and to assist with the training of new staff
* To become familiar with the operation of the automated dispensing robot and the Intelligent Storage system
* To be part of the Pharmacy Medicines Finance team and assist in updating homecare high-cost database. Maintain relevant computerised records and other financial documentation, complying with audit requirements
* To raise purchase orders and process invoices
* To attend and participate in the various departmental meetings including CPD sessions
* To comply with all Trust & Departmental policies & procedures, work safely and efficiently
* To assist in the training & supervision of other grades of staff
Working for our organisation
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
GOSH Culture and Values
* Our Always values
* BTEC and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) Level 3 (City and Guilds) and Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science (QCF) or equivalent qualification supported by Pharmacy work experience.
Experience/Knowledge
* Relevant Dispensary experience as a Pharmacy Technician
* Familiar with Dispensary and Distribution stock control systems
* Experience of Epic system
Skills/Abilities
* Ability to work well under pressure and to prioritise workload
* Proven ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and all level of staff in a courteous and professional manner
* Ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative
* Ability to maintain accurate records
* Ability to demonstrate good organisational and planning skills
* Ability to identify and resolve problems
* Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
Please be advised that:
The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.
The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.
We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Name: Ellie Berhane
Job title: Dispensary Manager
Email address: ellie.berhane@gosh.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 0207 829 7893
Or
Name: Sobia Altaf
Job title: Purchasing and Homecare Manager
Telephone number: 0207 405 9200 ext 5336
Email: sobia.altaf@gosh.nhs.uk
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