An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and proactive Pharmacy Technician to join our department. The role is varied and constantly evolving to meet the needs of the service. Whether you are working alongside Clinical Ward Pharmacists, supporting the Digital Pharmacist, conducting audits or investigations for the Chief Pharmacist or accuracy checking, no two days are the same. You must be able to work collaboratively to deliver the highest quality of care, and to encourage the development of others, the service and yourselves. It will involve travel across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Accuracy checking qualification or willingness to undergo accreditation within 12 months of commencement is essential. Currently there are no weekend duties, bank holiday working or late nights. You may be expected to work some Saturday mornings in the future. Part-time hours worked across Monday to Friday will be considered. Initially 12 month fixed term, with a view to extend.

If you wish to be considered for a secondment please gain permission from your Substantive Manager before applying

Main duties of the job

You will need to be a confident decision maker, with clear leadership skills, excellent pharmaceutical knowledge and technical skills and a sound understanding of pharmacy service and hospital service.

Main duties include:

• Management of Discharge Medication Service
• Engagement with patients in discussions about their medication.
• Conducting audits or investigations
• Writing/Updating medicine policies or standard operating procedures.
• Clinical support for digital pharmacy systems.
• Dispensing medication or accuracy checking as appropriate.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer

27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service

Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours

Flexible and agile working opportunities

Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support

Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)

Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes

Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Detailed knowledge/experience of working in a hospital dispensary
• Detailed knowledge/experience of prescribing and medicines management
• Management of resources and delivery of projects

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ3, BTEC in pharmaceutical science or equivalent plus specialist training and experience to degree or equivalent level
• Registered with GPhC as Pharmacy Technician
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer

Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

2 Kings Court

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1JR

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C9798-0720