Senior Pharmacy Technician

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and committed Pharmacy Technician to join the Luton and Bedford Inpatient pharmacy team. The post holder will lead on a full range of clinical & dispensing activities, using their enthusiasm to motivate the team to meet department deadlines, as well as participating in the line management of junior staff. You will use pharmacy computer systems to co-ordinate and maintain the supply of medicines.

You should have great communication and interpersonal skills; be flexible and adaptable; and be able to work in a dynamic environment.

You will be expected to develop good working relationships with other staff within pharmacy and with the directorate multidisciplinary team.

All applicants must have completed a BTEC / NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent and be registered as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council. You will possess an accreditation in medicines management training (AIMMS/MOPs) and have completed accredited checking technician training (ACPT),

The Inpatient pharmacy team works across multiple sites within the luton and bedford directorate .

For any further information please contact Mehwish Mehmood or Rajesh Jethwa on 01582 657 564

Main duties of the job

• • To assist with the provision of a high quality clinical pharmacy service to patients of the Trust and work closely with all pharmacy staff and maintain a close working relationship with other members of the multidisciplinary team
  • To undertake general dispensary, stores and procurement activities as required
  • To take a lead in the day-to-day running of the team/department
  • To maintain the ACPT qualification
  • To line manage, train and support junior staff
  • To work in a number of different environments including mental health in-patient wards, PICU, Home Treatment Teams and the Luton Satellite pharmacy dispensary.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting young people and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

We are passionate about staff well-being and the trust also pride themselves on learning and development.

Job responsibilities

Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for further details.

Person specification

Educational/ Qualification

Essential

• GPhC approved level 3 pharmacy services/technician qualification/course (i.e. BTEC/City & Guilds/NVQ3) or equivalent
• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC or eligible to be registered
• Completed final accuracy checking training as part of the pharmacy technician qualification (post-2020) OR accredited with a final accuracy checking (ACPT) qualification
• Completed medicines optimisation training as part of the pharmacy technician qualification (post-2020) OR accredited with a medicine's optimisation qualification (AIMMs/MOPs)

Desirable

• NVQ Assessor or Educational Supervisor qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in hospital pharmacy post qualification
• Working within a multidisciplinary team
• Previous Leadership and Management Experience
• Experience of dealing with the public

Desirable

• Ward based clinical work
• Experience in teaching and training
• Previous experience of service quality measurement/audit
• Experience of ordering and invoicing
• Writing and Implementation of policies and procedures

Knowledge/ Skills

Essential

• Ability to plan, assess and monitor workload to meet deadlines
• Knowledge and proven experience of good stock control
• Ability to work independently and in an organised manner
• Conflict Resolution and Negotiation skills
• Ability to work carefully with attention to detail
• Has an understanding of the need for patient confidentiality
• Use of Microsoft Excel/Word to intermediate level

Desirable

• Management of pharmacy robotics and IT systems
• Ability to plan and chair meetings