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Pharmacy Technician - Formulary

Employer
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Location
Kings Lynn
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 per annum
Closing date
21 Jun 2024
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Profession
Pharmacist, Pharmacy technician
Grade
Band 6
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
We are pleased to offer this exciting opportunity for an experienced technician to join our Pharmacy team.

We are seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our dynamic team in a senior capacity, with a focus on developing commissioning skills as the Formulary Pharmacy Technician. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, along with strong organisational abilities and the capacity to thrive under pressure. A collaborator mentality is essential, as is adaptability to change and proficiency in IT and interpersonal relations.

While prior knowledge of NHS and commissioning processes is advantageous, we provide comprehensive training. The successful candidate will also be involved in clinical ward or dispensary duties.

This position offers a diverse role within a hospital pharmacy department, encompassing three key areas: formulary and medicines information, dispensary services, and medicines management.

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities include recommending improvements to prescribing and medicines optimisation systems, resolving prescription-related issues, and fostering pharmaceutical understanding among patients and healthcare teams. Collaboration within a multidisciplinary framework is key to enhancing the quality and safety of prescribing and medicines optimization within the practice.

Additionally, as the Formulary Pharmacy Technician, you will work closely with primary and secondary care clinicians. Your role will involve developing prescribing guidelines, conducting research, and supporting the implementation of effective patient pathways to optimize care and promote collaborative working across healthcare interfaces.

About us

There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications/training & professional development

Essential

  • BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent
  • Registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician
  • Accredited Checking Technician, or willing to undertake within 3 months of starting post


Desirable

  • Clinical Supervisor (CS), Educational Supervision (ES), or Practice Supervisor (PS) accreditation
  • Medicines Optimisation qualification or equivalent
  • ILM 3 or equivalent leadership /management qualification
  • Member of Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK)


Experience

Essential

  • Post registration experience working as a pharmacy technician
  • Notable experience working in an acute hospital setting
  • Experience of training and supervising staff
  • Highly experienced dispensing skills within a pharmacy setting


Desirable

  • Experience of ward-based technician activities such as Medicines Reconciliation
  • Experience of supporting commissioning work


Skills, abilities & knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrates excellent IT skills and proficient at Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work to deadlines and to achieve agreed objectives
  • Good interpersonal skills - able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to work in an accurate manner, following accepted methods of good practice and laid down SOP's


Desirable

  • Advanced Excel Skills
  • Knowledge of MiDataBank
  • Knowledge of WellSky pharmacy systems


Aptitude

Essential

  • Demonstrates an awareness of security and safety, for patients, staff, and medications
  • Good understanding of the management of High-Cost Drugs
  • Understanding of stock control systems
  • Knowledge of drugs, side effects and where to find further information
  • Able to remain calm and work effectively under pressure


Employer details

Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

Pharmacy Department - Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn NHS Foundation Trust

Gayton Road

Kings Lynn

PE30 4ET

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426-304-24TAM

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