Job Title:Band 5 Dispensary Technician
Trust:Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Location:Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Mandeville Road, Aylesbury HP21 8AL
Pay Rates:£18.66 - £21.21 per hour
Please note that the rate of pay will amount to £21.21, inclusive of holiday pay.
Why might this job interest you?
We are excited to invite an enthusiastic and motivated Dispensary Technician to join our dedicated team at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, which is part of the Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual passionate about delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care and making a positive impact on patient outcomes. As part of our team, you will play a vital role in supporting the safe and effective use of medicines, contributing to the overall wellbeing of our patients, and ensuring that we maintain the highest standards of care across the hospital.
Participate in the dispensing of medications at the ward level and within the dispensary, following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Hold an Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification and maintain this by taking part in the ACPT rota in the main inpatient dispensary, as well as supporting medication delivery through satellite services.
Contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of the ward-based Medicines Optimisation Technician (MOT) service and the pharmacy strategy.
Support section leads in managing, developing, and delivering a high-quality, patient-centered, and cost-effective pharmacy service.
The post holder will:
Participate in the dispensing of medicines at ward level and in the dispensary in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Hold an Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification and maintain this by participating in the ACPT rota in the main inpatient dispensary and as part of the delivery of medication via the satellites.
Assist in the continuing development and roll out of the existing ward-based Medicines Optimisation Technician (MOT) service and pharmacy strategy.
Assist the section leads in the management, development and delivery of a high quality, patient centred and cost-effective pharmacy service.
Play a key role in the future planning and implementation of pharmacy ward-based Medicines Optimisation Technician services.
Undertake Medicines Optimisation duties at ward-based level as per rota.
Deliver and record savings from appropriate supply and re-use of medicines.
Assist in the writing and implementation of new SOPs and the implementation of any other procedures and practice changes required within the department.
Promote a culture of learning and development within the Pharmacy MOT and dispensary teams.
Support Pharmacy clinical and dispensary services to meet both departmental and Trust Quality and Key performance indicators (KPI).
Follow all legal and departmental practices including SOPs, COSHH, Lifting and Handling Regulations and all Trust Policies and Procedures.
Be expected to contribute to the development of pharmaceutical services, and to promote the highest standards of professional practice, whilst always observing the "Statement upon Matters of Professional Conduct" issued by the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Ensure good communication between ward-based pharmacy services, non-pharmacy healthcare professionals, inpatient dispensary, and procurement and distribution services to promote discharge planning and co-ordination to enhance contribution to the achievement of the Trusts targets.
Liaise with the other section leads with regards to annual leave and study leave for trainees to ensure continuity of service.