We have an exciting opportunity for a well-organised, enthusiastic and self-motivated Pharmacy Medicines Management Technician with a keen interest in the provision of Medicines Management to work with our paediatric cardiac pharmacist team.The post is suitable for patient focused technicians who are sensitive to the needs of the patients, parents and carers with excellent patient counselling, communication and interpersonal skills. A methodical approach to working is essential, as well as excellent team working skills.You must be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and have the following qualifications:oBTEC and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) Level 3 (City and Guilds)oMedicines Optimisation ProgrammeoAccredited Checking Technician (ACPT)oLevel 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science (QCF) or equivalent is desirable

Interview date: week of January 20th 2025.

Main duties of the job

• Initiate supply of medicines against clinically screened prescriptions at the request of ward pharmacists
• Maintain stock control of medicines to ensure availability of medicines by good record keeping and regular checks of patients' medicines lockers
• Work closely with cardiac ward staff and pharmacists in order to facilitate a timely discharge by utilising patients' own drugs and newly prescribed / dispensed items
• Counsel patients and carers regarding their medicines including the supply and the use of appropriate leaflets and medicines reminder charts
• To accurately dispense NHS and private outpatient, in-patient and discharge prescriptions in accordance with the standard operating procedures.
• To accurately dispense 'unlicensed medicines', extemporaneous preparations and controlled drugs as required
• To dispense Clinical Trials in accordance with Good Clinical Practice as role requires
• To be responsible for own continuing professional development (CPD)
• To attend and participate in the various departmental meetings including the lunchtime CPD sessions
• To contribute to service review, performance monitoring, clinical audit, research & development.

About us

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.

Job description

Job 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

Essential

• Our Always values

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• BTEC and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) Level 3 (City and Guilds)
• GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician
• Medicines Optimisation Programme Accredited Checking Technician (ACPT)

Desirable

• Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science (QCF) or equivalent qualification supported by Pharmacy work experience

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Hospital pharmacy including dispensary experience
• One-stop or Near patient pharmacy ward experience
• Multidisciplinary team working
• Proven experience in training and assessment of junior staff
• Dispensing and Distribution stock control systems
• Experience of medicines management and medicines reconciliation

Desirable

• Use of medicines in specialist area of paediatrics

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good organisational and prioritisation skills
• Problem and decision-making skills
• Methodical approach to work and good attention to detail
• Patient focused and sensitive to patient needs
• Good patient counselling skills & proficient in providing advice to patients/parents
• Computer skills including Power Point, Excel

Employer details

Employer name

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Great Ormond Street Hospital

London

WC1N 3JH

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