Band 5 Clinical Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy inRoyal Sutton Coldfield inRoyal Sutton Coldfield PUBLISHED 17 MAY 2024

Job Summary


A fantastic opportunity has presented for an enthusiastic and committed individual to gain specialised skills in a clinical role. We are looking for a motivated pharmacy technician to join our diverse team.

You will be responsible for delivering a high standard of clinical care to patients at our hospital through the provision of a safe and effective clinical medicines optimisation service. As part of this role, you will work collaboratively with the clinical pharmacy team to bridge the gap between pharmacy and clinical area(s). You will build key relationships with the multidisciplinary team, acting as a key communication link.

Recruiting the best talent to fulfil this role is really important to us. To help us achieve this, you must be an astute and driven individual to join our busy team. Self-motivated and flexible, you must be able to demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and within the existing team.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for all essential and desirable criteria required for the role.

For further information about the role please contact Melanie Mitchell -- --


Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required


With a patient-focused approach, you will;

• Support the pharmacy department in the provision of complete pharmaceutical care to patients; *Deliver a high quality ward based medicines optimisation service to a multitude of areas throughout the Trust;
• Act as a role model and provide training and mentoring to junior staff members;
• Support the pharmacy satellite unit in cancer services;
• Carry out accuracy checking commitments;
  
  

Key Person Specification Requirements

• A nationally recognised pharmacy technician qualification and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council;
• Currently practicing as a registered pharmacy technician with post qualification experience within an acute setting
• A nationally recognised accredited accuracy checking qualification
• A professional attitude with the ability to motivate self and others
• The ability to remain calm under pressure
• A flexible approach and commitment to accommodate the needs of the service
• A strong attention to detail
• Experience working as a clinical pharmacy technician or similar capacity is desirable
  
  

This post offers in-service development training and the opportunity to gain valuable skills in a clinical role. A requirement to participate in one evening per week, 1 in 7-12 weekends, and one bank holiday per year on a rotational basis will be necessary.


About Us


We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;

Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.


Job Description


*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person specification


Qualifications


Essential


Must Have The Following

• Professional Registration with the GPhC.
• Dispensing Accuracy Accreditation. West Midland's scheme or equivalent.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
• Accredited Checking Technician (National Framework) or equivalent.
  
  

Plus One Of The Following

• Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians
  
  

OR

• BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science and Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills
  
  

OR

equivalent as defined by the General Pharmaceutical Council

Desirable

• Accredited Checking Technician (National Framework)
  
  

Experience


Essential

• Two years' work experience in Pharmacy pre-qualification
• Currently practicing as a band 4 pharmacy technician / equivalent or above with post-qualification experience within an acute setting
• The ability to demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge and the relevant practical experience for the post
• Significant experience within a pharmacy setting
• Experience of the specialist function for area of responsibility
• Experience of organising other grades of staff and their workload
• Experienced in working to policies and procedures
• Significant experience within a hospital pharmacy setting
• Understanding of Good Distribution Practice (GDP)
• Health and Safety at Work and COSHH
• Understanding of dispensing, stock control, supply and I.T systems and processes
• Knowledge of Code of Practice / Customer Care
• Knowledge of medicines, side effects and where to find further information
• Knowledge of practices, policies and procedures associated with the job
• Understands the need for delivering a cost effective service and the required work practices to reduce waste
  
  

Desirable

• Experience working as a C