Band 5 -Clinical Pharmacy Technician, Medicine/ Acute Admissions Unit inWatford inWatford PUBLISHED 31 MAY 2024
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There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme.
Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our team of Clinical Pharmacy Technicians.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be required:
To liaise closely with appropriate clinical pharmacists with respect to the pharmaceutical care service provided to individual patients.
To work with clinical pharmacists to ensure discharge medication is planned for and is available as necessary.
To support patient discharge at ward level through dispensing TTAs using the workstation on wheels.
To identify those patients who require medication counselling and undertake that practice within agreed protocol.
To obtain accurate patient drug histories in accordance with departmental standard operating procedures
To participate in clinical audit.
About us
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.
We are a flexible working employer
At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.
www.jobsincare.com/job/ja7wSYkl
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work closely with clinical pharmacists in order to provide a comprehensive pharmaceutical care service to patients in Medicine/CoE and Acute Admissions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work closely with clinical pharmacists in order to provide a comprehensive pharmaceutical care service to patients in Medicine/CoE and Acute Admissions.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- BTEC or NVQ level 3 in pharmacy services or equivalent
- Professional Registration with The General Pharmaceutical Council
- Medicine Optimisation modules -in house or other
- Clinical Technician Accreditation in Medicines Management (or equivalent)
- Accredited technician checking qualification
Essential
- To be aware of Trust goals and objectives and how this may influence the process of supply of medicines.
- Basic clinical knowledge English language - IELTS level 7 or higher across all domains
Essential
- Experience of working with patients, including counselling.
- Time management skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills IT literate
- Organisational skills
- Ability to be flexible in response to the demands of the role
- Counselling skills
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
Essential
- Progressive outlook
- Self-motivating
- Reliable
- Flexible
- Innovative
Education and qualifications
Essential
- BTEC or NVQ level 3 in pharmacy services or equivalent
- Professional Registration with The General Pharmaceutical Council
- Medicine Optimisation modules -in house or other
- Clinical Technician Accreditation in Medicines Management (or equivalent)
- Accredited technician checking qualification
Essential
- To be aware of Trust goals and objectives and how this may influence the process of supply of medicines.
- Basic clinical knowledge English language - IELTS level 7 or higher across all domains
Essential
- Experience of working with patients, including counselling.
- Time management skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills IT literate
- Organisational skills
- Ability to be flexible in response to the demands of the role
- Counselling skills
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
Essential
- Progressive outlook
- Self-motivating
- Reliable
- Flexible
- Innovative
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Watford General Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
Employer's website
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our team of Clinical Pharmacy Technicians.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be required:
To liaise closely with appropriate clinical pharmacists with respect to the pharmaceutical care service provided to individual patients.
To work with clinical pharmacists to ensure discharge medication is planned for and is available as necessary.
To support patient discharge at ward level through dispensing TTAs using the workstation on wheels.
To identify those patients who require medication counselling and undertake that practice within agreed protocol.
To obtain accurate patient drug histories in accordance with departmental standard operating procedures
To participate in clinical audit.
About us
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.
We are a flexible working employer
At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.
www.jobsincare.com/job/ja7wSYkl
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work closely with clinical pharmacists in order to provide a comprehensive pharmaceutical care service to patients in Medicine/CoE and Acute Admissions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work closely with clinical pharmacists in order to provide a comprehensive pharmaceutical care service to patients in Medicine/CoE and Acute Admissions.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Education and qualifications
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Watford General Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
Employer's website
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our team of Clinical Pharmacy Technicians.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be required:
To liaise closely with appropriate clinical pharmacists with respect to the pharmaceutical care service provided to individual patients.
To work with clinical pharmacists to ensure discharge medication is planned for and is available as necessary.
To support patient discharge at ward level through dispensing TTAs using the workstation on wheels.
To identify those patients who require medication counselling and undertake that practice within agreed protocol.
To obtain accurate patient drug histories in accordance with departmental standard operating procedures
To participate in clinical audit.
About us
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.
We are a flexible working employer
At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.
www.jobsincare.com/job/ja7wSYkl
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work closely with clinical pharmacists in order to provide a comprehensive pharmaceutical care service to patients in Medicine/CoE and Acute Admissions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work closely with clinical pharmacists in order to provide a comprehensive pharmaceutical care service to patients in Medicine/CoE and Acute Admissions.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- BTEC or NVQ level 3 in pharmacy services or equivalent
- Professional Registration with The General Pharmaceutical Council
- Medicine Optimisation modules -in house or other
- Clinical Technician Accreditation in Medicines Management (or equivalent)
- Accredited technician checking qualification
Essential
- To be aware of Trust goals and objectives and how this may influence the process of supply of medicines.
- Basic clinical knowledge English language - IELTS level 7 or higher across all domains
Essential
- Experience of working with patients, including counselling.
- Time management skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills IT literate
- Organisational skills
- Ability to be flexible in response to the demands of the role
- Counselling skills
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
Essential
- Progressive outlook
- Self-motivating
- Reliable
- Flexible
- Innovative
Education and qualifications
Essential
- BTEC or NVQ level 3 in pharmacy services or equivalent
- Professional Registration with The General Pharmaceutical Council
- Medicine Optimisation modules -in house or other
- Clinical Technician Accreditation in Medicines Management (or equivalent)
- Accredited technician checking qualification
Essential
- To be aware of Trust goals and objectives and how this may influence the process of supply of medicines.
- Basic clinical knowledge English language - IELTS level 7 or higher across all domains
Essential
- Experience of working with patients, including counselling.
- Time management skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills IT literate
- Organisational skills
- Ability to be flexible in response to the demands of the role
- Counselling skills
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
Essential
- Progressive outlook
- Self-motivating
- Reliable
- Flexible
- Innovative
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Watford General Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
Employer's website
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