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University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 14,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England.
Job summaryDo you hold a GPhC registration? Are you looking to develop your skills in a specialist area?
Become a Pharmacy Technician at University Hospital's Bristol and Weston NHS Trust, where you will specialise in providing pharmacy services across Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery.
This is an exciting opportunity for you to develop your career within a tertiary centre at Bristol Heart Institute where you will offer specialist services to over 6-million patients!
The Cardiac Pharmacy department are a small, close-knit team based at the award-winning Bristol Heart Institute, where long-lasting relationships are built on the foundation of hard work and knowledge.
As a university hospital, UHBW is dedicated to development and education. The Cardiac Pharmacy team prides themselves on offering you the opportunity to flexiability around courses and study to ensure you're always able to progress. Find out more about Pharmacy at UHBW: UHBW Pharmacy
Main duties of the job
- This post will form part of the core adult clinical service, being integrated into the adult cardiac team where you will assist with the day-to-day service.
- Taking detailed medication histories, prioritising and actioning medication orders from ward staff, and providing medication counselling at discharge.
- To provide support and input to the clinical pharmacy team, including to the continuing development of the pharmacy service. There is an opportunity to gain experience in performing appraisals and supporting junior staff.
- To manage time and resources, prioritise daily tasks depending on workload, staffing and the needs of the service to ensure that pharmacy services are provided in a timely and appropriate manner at all levels within the hospital.
- To obtain and verify patient's drug histories in order to ensure the accurate continuation of patient's medication from Primary to Secondary care.
- To assist the clinical pharmacists, medical and nursing staff in identifying, prioritising and resolving patient's medication related problems.
- To minimise risk to patients, the public and other healthcare professionals by giving appropriate advice on drug handling, administration and disposal.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 14,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Accredited Medicines Optimisation Technician (Essential within 12 months of appointment and for progression from Band 4 to Band 5)
- Accredited Checking Technician (Essential within 12 months of appointment and for progression from Band 4 to Band 5)
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Additional qualifications such as coaching, leadership, prioritisation skills
Essential
- Proven ability to dispense medicines accurately without errors
- Experience of delivering dispensing services as a technician
- Experience of delivering dispensing services as a technician within a hospital
- Experience of medicines supply within the NHS
- Experience of supporting the training and teaching of others
- Previous participation in audit or quality improvement work
- Previous experience of working within a clinical patient-facing environment
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good time manager
- Ability to work alone and in a team
- Computer literate
- Evidence of ability to complete work on time and meet agreed deadlines
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Accredited Medicines Optimisation Technician (Essential within 12 months of appointment and for progression from Band 4 to Band 5)
- Accredited Checking Technician (Essential within 12 months of appointment and for progression from Band 4 to Band 5)
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Additional qualifications such as coaching, leadership, prioritisation skills
Essential
- Proven ability to dispense medicines accurately without errors
- Experience of delivering dispensing services as a technician
- Experience of delivering dispensing services as a technician within a hospital
- Experience of medicines supply within the NHS
- Experience of supporting the training and teaching of others
- Previous participation in audit or quality improvement work
- Previous experience of working within a clinical patient-facing environment
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good time manager
- Ability to work alone and in a team
- Computer literate
- Evidence of ability to complete work on time and meet agreed deadlines
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
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
Job summary
Do you hold a GPhC registration? Are you looking to develop your skills in a specialist area?
Become a Pharmacy Technician at University Hospital's Bristol and Weston NHS Trust, where you will specialise in providing pharmacy services across Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery.
This is an exciting opportunity for you to develop your career within a tertiary centre at Bristol Heart Institute where you will offer specialist services to over 6-million patients!
The Cardiac Pharmacy department are a small, close-knit team based at the award-winning Bristol Heart Institute, where long-lasting relationships are built on the foundation of hard work and knowledge.
As a university hospital, UHBW is dedicated to development and education. The Cardiac Pharmacy team prides themselves on offering you the opportunity to flexiability around courses and study to ensure you're always able to progress. Find out more about Pharmacy at UHBW: UHBW Pharmacy
Main duties of the job
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 14,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
Essential
Essential
Qualifications and Training
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
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
Do you hold a GPhC registration? Are you looking to develop your skills in a specialist area?
Become a Pharmacy Technician at University Hospital's Bristol and Weston NHS Trust, where you will specialise in providing pharmacy services across Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery.
This is an exciting opportunity for you to develop your career within a tertiary centre at Bristol Heart Institute where you will offer specialist services to over 6-million patients!
The Cardiac Pharmacy department are a small, close-knit team based at the award-winning Bristol Heart Institute, where long-lasting relationships are built on the foundation of hard work and knowledge.
As a university hospital, UHBW is dedicated to development and education. The Cardiac Pharmacy team prides themselves on offering you the opportunity to flexiability around courses and study to ensure you're always able to progress. Find out more about Pharmacy at UHBW: UHBW Pharmacy
Main duties of the job
- This post will form part of the core adult clinical service, being integrated into the adult cardiac team where you will assist with the day-to-day service.
- Taking detailed medication histories, prioritising and actioning medication orders from ward staff, and providing medication counselling at discharge.
- To provide support and input to the clinical pharmacy team, including to the continuing development of the pharmacy service. There is an opportunity to gain experience in performing appraisals and supporting junior staff.
- To manage time and resources, prioritise daily tasks depending on workload, staffing and the needs of the service to ensure that pharmacy services are provided in a timely and appropriate manner at all levels within the hospital.
- To obtain and verify patient's drug histories in order to ensure the accurate continuation of patient's medication from Primary to Secondary care.
- To assist the clinical pharmacists, medical and nursing staff in identifying, prioritising and resolving patient's medication related problems.
- To minimise risk to patients, the public and other healthcare professionals by giving appropriate advice on drug handling, administration and disposal.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 14,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Accredited Medicines Optimisation Technician (Essential within 12 months of appointment and for progression from Band 4 to Band 5)
- Accredited Checking Technician (Essential within 12 months of appointment and for progression from Band 4 to Band 5)
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Additional qualifications such as coaching, leadership, prioritisation skills
Essential
- Proven ability to dispense medicines accurately without errors
- Experience of delivering dispensing services as a technician
- Experience of delivering dispensing services as a technician within a hospital
- Experience of medicines supply within the NHS
- Experience of supporting the training and teaching of others
- Previous participation in audit or quality improvement work
- Previous experience of working within a clinical patient-facing environment
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good time manager
- Ability to work alone and in a team
- Computer literate
- Evidence of ability to complete work on time and meet agreed deadlines
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Accredited Medicines Optimisation Technician (Essential within 12 months of appointment and for progression from Band 4 to Band 5)
- Accredited Checking Technician (Essential within 12 months of appointment and for progression from Band 4 to Band 5)
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Additional qualifications such as coaching, leadership, prioritisation skills
Essential
- Proven ability to dispense medicines accurately without errors
- Experience of delivering dispensing services as a technician
- Experience of delivering dispensing services as a technician within a hospital
- Experience of medicines supply within the NHS
- Experience of supporting the training and teaching of others
- Previous participation in audit or quality improvement work
- Previous experience of working within a clinical patient-facing environment
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good time manager
- Ability to work alone and in a team
- Computer literate
- Evidence of ability to complete work on time and meet agreed deadlines
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
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
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