Expected Shortlisting Date

28/01/2025

Planned Interview Date

11/02/2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered, ambitious, self-motivated Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician to join the Medicines Management and Pharmacy Services team at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals in our Clinical Trials department on a 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.

You will work as part of our dedicated Clinical Trials dispensary team alongside other technicians, pharmacist, assistants and apprentices providing support services to the clinical trial research teams.

You will act as a point of contact for clinical research associates, investigators and research staff, playing a key role in setting up trials and the day-to-day maintenance of studies at all hospitals within our Trust.

You will assist with managing all aspects of the technical pharmacy clinical trials service and contribute to its future development as we build our two new hospitals in the city.

Main duties of the job

This is a varied role where you will be able to use your leadership skills to support the development of the junior members of the team and manage the daily workflow.

You will rely on your comprehensive technical knowledge to manage the pharmacy requirements for handling medicinal products (dispensing, accuracy checking, drug accountability, storage, disposal of medicinal products and monitoring visits).

You will support the set-up process for clinical trials within pharmacy by creating, implementing and maintaining procedures to ensure that all trials are conducted in accordance with the highest possible standards, and in compliance with the principles of GCP (Good Clinical Practice).

Experience in clinical trials would be an advantage however is not a requirement as all necessary training will be provided and we will support you through a structured learning pathway.

This post will involve working across all sites at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

About us

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the largest and busiest acute trusts in England. We are involved in research at all levels, developing and trialling new treatments for patients. We believe that being involved in cutting-edge research helps us to provide better care.

We offer a unique range of services to our region, treating and managing the simplest to the most complex conditions and diseases, including advanced therapies and early phase studies.

We are a friendly, supportive and forward thinking department. We continuously support our workforce to develop their potential and are committed to delivering a high quality service and providing the very best standard of care for patients. Recruiting the best talent to fulfil this role is really important to us.

As a large teaching hospital we operate a weekend, evening and Bank Holiday service in our inpatient dispensaries. You will be required to work these on a rotational basis.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE

Perform a range of dispensing and medicine supply functions in order to provide an efficient pharmaceutical service to wards and departments. These will be predominantly concerned with labelling, assembly, preparation, dispensing, accuracy checking and issuing of pharmaceuticals. There will be some audit, stock control and clerical duties assigned to this post.

JOB DIMENSIONS

There are no line management responsibilities for this post. The post holder will support, supervise and train other staff within the department. The post holder may be required to support other dispensaries or departments in addition to that where they are usually based. The post holder will be required to work evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays on a rotational basis and if appropriate undertake the role and responsibility of the Lead Technician for their shift.

ORGANISATIONAL CHART

Head of Pharmacy

Operational Services Manager

Operational Lead

Pharmacy Technician Specialist

Pharmacy Technician Higher level

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

BTEC in pharmaceutical science, NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services

Registrant of or eligible to become technician registrant of General Pharmaceutical Council

Knowledge of good dispensing/distribution/manufacturing practice

Knowledge of stock control systems

Previous hospital or industry Pharmacy experience

Good literacy and numeric skills

Basic computer skills

Experience of working to Standard operating Procedures

Accredited accuracy checking experience

Experience of supervising and training staff.

CORE VALUES

Honesty

Integrity

Reliable

Respects patient confidentiality

Empathy to patients and carers eg terminally ill

Commitment to continual professional development

Support and value others

Uses mistakes as a continual learning experience

Enthusiasm

Commitment to high standards of service delivery

CORE BEHAVIOURS AND SKILLS

Team working

Can work independently

Flexibility

Can use initiative but know when to refer

Can manage time effectively

Ability to prioritise workload

Effective verbal, numeric and written communication skills

Ability to work accurately following standard operational procedures

Ability to interpret written instructions

Behave professionally at all time - be a leading example to Junior Staff

CORE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

Good dispensing/distribution/manufacturing practice

Accredited accuracy checking

Customer care

Stock control

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Works under guidance of SOPs, GMP, COSHH, works independently and supervises others :

Participation in accuracy checking of prepared medicines

Organises the workflow of a section or ward(s)

Involved in counselling patients on their medicines. Liaise with GPs and carers where appropriate

Contribute to develop new ways of working and implementation of new policies and procedures

Support, supervise and train staff allocated to section

Provide ad-hoc cover for Pharmacy Technician Specialist in their absence. Receive support from other operational managers during this time.

Supporting the Pharmacy Technician Specialist in ensuring accurate stock levels are maintained.

Undertaking technical responsibilities at ward level and in out-patient clinics. This will include reviewing prescriptions, taking drug

histories and initiating medicine supplies.

Ensure that medicines are stored safely, securely and are in date and suitable for use

Prioritise workload and analyse situations to resolve problems

Participate in recruitment and selection of junior technical staff

Provide information to patients/carers and other service users on routine medicine enquires

Accurately label, assemble, prepare and dispense medicines to wards, in-patients and out-patients attending clinics. Ensuring the standard operating procedures are adhered to.

Taking payments for prescription charges

Labelling and dispensing of un-licensed and clinical trial medicines to set protocols.

Accurately label and dispense of Controlled Drugs, including accurate record keeping and secure storage.

Participate in stock takes for assigned dispensary

Assist in ordering processes for medicines and consumables, including requisitioning, unpacking, checking, booking in and storage.

Resolve immediate problems with out of stock medicines, analysing the situation and liaising with wards, pharmacists and suppliers where necessary

Ensure all medicines released to wards are distributed in a safe and secure manner following SOP.

Reception duties to include: - incoming calls, booking work in and out of the pharmacy logger system and responsible for receipts of money for prescription charges. Dealing with patients and carers.

Perform clerical tasks associated with the dispensary e.g. filing, expiry date checks and data collection for statistics.

Participate and encourage others to ensure good housekeeping is maintained.

Participate with recycling of medicines

Participate in the weekend and Bank Holiday working on a rotational basis.

Other duties associated with providing an efficient Pharmacy Service to patients and wards.

Person Specification

Skills & behaviours

Essential

• Flexible/adaptable
• Able to accurately work under pressure
• Good team player
• Able to prioritise workload and use initiative to solve problems
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Desirable

• Experience of customer care and patient counselling

Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC in pharmaceutical science. NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services
• Registrant of General Pharmaceutical Council

Desirable

• GCP Training

Experience

Essential

• Hospital, Retail or industry experience
• Working to standard operating procedures

Desirable

• Medicines management experience

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

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