Progressive Band 4 to 5 Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary

This post is a development opportunity for both Band 4 & 5 technicians depending on the initial skill set and experience of the candidate, we are offering a comprehensive training package that will develop your skills for you to progress from a Band 4 to 5 Pharmacy Technician.

Successful candidates will either be employed directly at the Band 5 level or will complete relevant training at the Band 4 level.

Band 4 level - If you do not have the required experience/qualifications to meet the Band 5 position upon successful completion of the development training and evaluation, the post holder will automatically become a Senior Technician in the dispensary.

Band 5 level - If you are already a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician within the NHS and can demonstrate the required competencies, you could be appointed to a Band 5 role immediately.

Interview Date TBC

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the post include

• To provide support to the Pharmacy Teams in the Dispensary.
• You will take part in audit activities, staff Training (PS Course) and in QI projects.
• You will also be required to co-ordinate work flow in the dispensary and take a lead role where necessary.
• You will assist in ACPT checking and in the training and development of staff you line manage.
• You will also be responsible for understanding, developing and scheduling plans and assist in writing procedures. For further information, please read job description.

See Job Description and the Persons Specification for further details about the job role.

Applicants will be highly motivated, organised and enthusiastic with excellent interpersonal skills

About us

Croydon Health Services is an integrated care organisation created on the 1st August 2010, providing hospital & community services from a number of locations throughout Croydon.

The Trust comprises of the former Croydon Community Health Services and Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 3500 staff provide services for a population of over 340,000 people from diverse community groups.

Our reputation rests on three things: the quality of the services we provide, the quality of the people that provide them, and the efficiency and effectiveness with which we operate. Croydon University Hospital strives to be the hospital of choice for the local population and is seeking to achieve Acute Hospital NHS Foundation Trust status in the very near future.

Would you like to be part of a dynamic and innovative team that strives to provide the highest quality of patient care?

Are you a team-orientated individual that is looking for a challenge? The post is a stimulating, exciting, and responsible job that will appeal to career-minded individuals who enjoy working in hospital pharmacy and want to make their mark if so, then this is the opportunity for you.

We are looking for highly motivated individuals to join our busy, friendly pharmacy department at Croydon University Hospital.

Job description

Job responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPHC
• Must Hold ACPT qualification

Desirable

• Qualified D32 / D33 or NVQ Assessor
• Significant relevant pharmaceutical experience
• JAC & Audit/ Quality Improvement Project

Experience

Essential

• Significant and proven post qualification experience in hospital pharmacy
• Proven ward based experience (minimum six months or more)
• Education and Training of Pharmacy Staff
• Supervision of Staff
• Top-up/distribution service

Desirable

• Knowledge of JAC computer system
• Working in a multidisciplinary team

Knowledge and Understanding

Essential

• Dispensing experience including patient counselling
• Understanding of a range of work procedures and current practices
• Developing, structuring and scheduling plans or relevant experience
• Knowledge of CPD
• Good knowledge of stock control

Desirable

• Knowledge of NVQ and accreditation systems
• Knowledge of regulations, legislations and GPhC standards of practice for pharmacy professionals

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good written / verbal communication skills
• Provides specialist technical services or relevant experience
• Good organisation and time-management skills
• Staff supervisory experience
• Good computer skills and ability to use Microsoft Excel / Word & Powerpoint

Desirable

• Presentation Skills
• Involvement in project work including audit analysis / drug ordering patterns and stock issue problems

Other

Essential

• Motivated / Confident / Enthusiastic / Self Starter
• Meet deadlines consistently
• Prioritise own work and delegate to others
• Role model and Team Player
• Empathy and sensitive to patient needs

Desirable

• Ability to work under pressure

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon University Hospital

530 London Road

Croydon

CR7 7YE

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199-NN-6177736-ACS-A-B