Job Summary
The inpatient pharmacy at East Lancashire Teaching Hospital provides a range of services to patients across East Lancashire.
Pharmacy Technicians at any stage of their career are welcome to apply. We have a comprehensive training program for each rotation. We want to hear from you if you’re interested in moving in a new sector, recently qualified, due to qualify, or thinking about returning to the register.
Our Pharmacy Technicians play a key role in our daily operations. The advancement and training opportunities for Pharmacy Technicians provide the opportunity to further develop your career as a Pharmacy Technician.
Making the transition can be a big decision, so we would welcome requests to view the department ahead of interviews.
We are rolling out a development pathway for pharmacy technicians from Band 4 to Band 5 later this year. This is a great time to make the move as your experience and transitional skills will be accounted for. You will be supported to complete a development progression program, if you wish to develop beyond this role. We will be happy to discuss this in more detail at the interview process.
Main duties of the job
Our rotational teams provide services across several areas including:
- Dispensary and controlled drug management
- Reconciling patient medication histories at ward level, ordering new supplies of medications, and supporting discharge planning
- Medicines management duties such as monitoring the security and storage conditions of medicines in clinical areas
- Providing counselling and advice on best use of medicines to patients
- Working in our aseptic unit to prepare IV medications
- Monitoring and managing specialist medications
- Stock management
About us
We are a big and friendly team, and we provide a full induction program to new starters.
The inpatient hospital services operate during core hours from 08:00 to 19:00. Our standard working hours are 09:00 to 17:30, with 1 in 8 weekends worked for lieu days, or overtime. We are happy to talk flex, as we have worked hard to ensure our existing team find a role to fit around commitments outside of work.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GPHC or about to qualify
- NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent qualification – approved for registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Desirable
- BTec Accuracy Checking Technician Qualification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Understanding of medicines legislation and guidance i.e. Medicines Act, Misuse of Drugs Act, Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines, MHRA Alerts
- Understanding of clinical practice
- General knowledge of NHS developments including primary and secondary care
- Understanding of clinical governance principles
- Ability to prioritise demands on service and plan workload
- Able to communicate information of a technical or clinical nature
Desirable
- Understanding of clinical and risk management guidance as applied to Medicines Management Framework
- Knowledge of external agencies concerned with patient safety NHSLA, NPSA, NPC
Experience
Essential
- Working within GMP/GDP/GCP guidelines
- Ability to maintain accurate records
- Reflects on own practice and learns from experience
- Able to identify, prioritise and evaluate work, meets deadlines
Desirable
- Practice in one or more relevant areas
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Can work independently and demonstrates flexibility when working within a team
- Demonstrates a systematic approach, is enthusiastic and works well under pressure
- Evidence of CPD
- Experience in the use of IT systems/ keyboard skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 25 November 2024
