Senior Rotational Pharmacy Technician

Job overview

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This role is either a Band 4 or 5 depending on experience and qualifications.  We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated technician to join our strong team, delivering a high quality of service.

The role is a split position between dispensary and medicines management and will involve working in the Main Inpatient Dispensary, and as part of the ward based Medicines Management Team.

You will be offered a variety of experience and training within each area of your rotation:

Dispensary - Dispensing and checking prescriptions within the main Inpatient Dispensary as well as assisting with the supervision and training of new staff and providing advice to patients. Liaising with external Trust staff and covering the day to day running of the dispensary in the absence of the Lead Pharmacy Technician.

Medicines Management Services - Working with the pharmacists at ward level, you will check patients’ own drugs, compile medicine reconciliations, initiate further supplies, counsel patients on their medicines and final check medication on discharge.

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Main duties of the job

It is essential that you have a BTEC and/or NVQ3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent qualification, be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and have experience within Pharmacy practice.

We are looking for candidates who are accredited checkers although we welcome applications from people willing to undertake this qualification during employment.  Ideally they should have some medicines management experience, although full training is given. There will also be the opportunity to train as an Educational Supervisor. Please note: Candidates without the ACPT qualification will be taken on as a Band 4 Rotational Pharmacy Technician (Higher Level Trainee) until they have completed the required training and qualifications to work at a Band 5 level ideally within 1 year of employment.

If you are a team player with an ability to work under your own initiative, work well under pressure, have good communication skills and a high level of accuracy this is the job for you!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will work within the main Inpatient Dispensary and participate in the Ward Based Medicines Management (MM) Service.

To assist the Lead Technicians in coordinating the workflow, training and supervision of staff. Accurately dispense and deliver pharmaceuticals to patients from the RSCH Dispensary.  Work towards and complete the national accredited checking qualification (ACPT) to undertake the final checking of dispensed products, if not already qualfied Work towards and complete the Educational Supervisor qualification (if funing available) to assess and support NVQ candidates. Participate in the distribution service for stock drugs and vaccines to wards and departments.

A Band 4 on a development pathway can be considered for this post. Confirmation to Band 5 will be subject to achievement of key objectives depending on person’s knowledge and experience.

If a relevant qualification is not already held the post holder will study and work towards the National Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification to achieve a Band 5 post.  This should be obtained within 12 months of starting the course. It may also be necessary to obtain the Educational Supervisor qualification (depending on funding and availability).

Act as a role model for all trainees and act as a witness for NVQ programmes. During training as an Educational Supervisor, support candidates and complete assessor duties under the guidance of a trained NVQ Assessor. Assist in training new staff including pharmacists, trainee pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pre-registration pharmacy technicians, assistants and staff from primary care. Liaise with the Lead Technicians to ensure an appropriate level of competence. Approve evidence for NVQ 2 and NVQ 3 trainees ensuring the evidence produced is valid, under the guidance of a trained Assessor, Participate in the induction programme for new pharmacy staff and complete in-house validations within each area of rotation. Undertake Continuing Professional Development and participate in training and development activities as are considered appropriate for the role and to keep up to date with advances in the service. Attend study days and departmental educational meetings. Performance will be formally reviewed regularly as part of the 1-2-1 and professional development process.