Description
The Pharmacy Department at Whittington Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Senior Pharmacy Technician to join a rotational team. The role involves gaining experience across Medicines Management, Dispensary Services, and Pharmacy Technical Services, supporting high-quality patient care.
The post holder will contribute to delivering the department's vision of excellent Medicines Optimisation services, ensuring patients receive the highest standard of care, and providing advice and leadership on medicines management.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing a medicines management service to various wards
- Working as part of the near-patient dispensing team
- Liaising with ward staff and healthcare professionals regarding medication discrepancies
- Advising patients on their medication
- Acting as a role model and helping train new staff members
- Participating in the Accredited Checking Technician dispensary role
- Contributing to the economic and efficient supply of medication
The role requires rotating across different areas, including:
- Medicines Management
- Dispensary Services
- Pharmacy Technical Services
In the dispensary rotation, the post holder will assist in running an efficient and safe inpatient dispensary service. In the Technical services rotation, they will assist and supervise the provision of a chemotherapy compounding service.
The Trust values diversity and aims to employ a workforce representative of the population it serves.
The salary for this role is £34,186 to £46,852 per annum.
Person Specification:
- Education and Qualifications:
+ BTEC LEVEL 3 diploma in the principles and practice for pharmacy technicians or NVQ Level 3 in pharmacy services or equivalent + Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council + Accredited for final accuracy checking
- Knowledge and Experience:
+ Underpinning knowledge to standards required for NVQ level 3 in pharmacy services + Experience of patient counselling on discharge medication + Hospital experience as a qualified or student pharmacy technician
- Skills and Abilities:
+ Able to manage stock effectively + Experience of working in an environment requiring attention to detail + Experience of using computer systems + Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy
Benefits:
The Trust offers a range of benefits, including opportunities for professional development and a commitment to equality and diversity.
Additional Information:
- This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
- Applicants must have current UK professional registration.