This is a broad summary of the role detailing key areas of operation and responsibilities - further detail will be provided in the Main Duties and Responsibilities section, below, which provides more granular detail.

The post holder will work in different localities in the Hertfordshire division in our trust as part of an integrated team to ensure patients in the Community Bedded Services have access to high quality clinical Medicines Management.

When in a non-patient facing role the post holder will ensure high standards are maintained within Community Health Services through the promotion of safe and secure handling and storage of medicines in accordance with local and national policy and medicines legislation to achieve best practice.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work in different localities in the Hertfordshire division in our trust as part of an integrated team to ensure patients in the Community Bedded Services have access to high quality clinical Medicines Management.

When in a non-patient facing role the post holder will ensure high standards are maintained within Community Health Services through the promotion of safe and secure handling and storage of medicines in accordance with local and national policy and medicines legislation to achieve best practice.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Job description

Job responsibilities

**Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.**

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Technician
• BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in pharmaceutical services or equivalent
• Practical experience (as evidenced by CPD)
• Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT)
• Accreditation in PODs and Transcribing via HEE Medicines Optimisation Course
• Accreditation in Medicines Reconciliation via HEE Medicines Optimisation Course

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post-qualification hospital experience
• Primary and Community Health experience
• Experience of providing a ward based Clinical Pharmacy Service with good medicines management initiatives.
• Experience of research and audit techniques
• Experience of education and training
• Experience in financial reporting
• Experience of using ePACT
• Experience in supervising a team/service.
• Experience of managing staff

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the NHS and political climate
• Knowledge of all regulations and legislation and good practice in relation to medicines, Controlled Drugs and FP10 Prescriptions
• Sound knowledge of medicines management issues faced in primary and secondary care

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communicator - both verbal and written including presentation skills
• Ability to provide and receive complex information on medicines use from a variety of settings.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills and ability to negotiate and deal with complaints in the first instance.
• Ability to carry out calculations related to medication doses and quantities for supply.
• Computer literate in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Outlook
• Advanced Excel spreadsheet skills

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Harpenden Memorial Hospital

Carlton Road

Harpenden

AL5 4TA

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