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Musculoskeletal (MSK) Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner -Band 8aNHS AfC : Band 8a

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS TrustSurrey

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Job overview

The ESTH Pharmacy Team are looking for a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician or Epsom Hospital to start immediately.

The role would be to assist in the management of the day to day operational organisation of the dispensaries, including the safe, efficient and timely dispensing of prescriptions in accordance with departmental policy, to meet the needs of the patient and the pharmacy department.

Main duties of the job

Main Responsibilities

1.To ensure the efficient day to day running of the dispensary in liaison with the Principal Technician, Patient Services.

2.To undertake out-patient, discharge and in patient dispensing using the Pharmacy Computer System in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

3.To participate in the dispensing for clinical trials, completing relevant documentation in accordance with departmental procedures as required.

4.To counsel patients / carers regarding their medication.

5.To supervise the daily stock level / expiry checks as per audit requirement and be responsible for making the necessary adjustments referring to the Principal Technician, Patient Services, as appropriate.

6.To ensure the maintenance of a high standard of stock control and stock rotation for medicines.

7.To supervise a rolling 3 weekly check of the departmental holding of Controlled Drugs reporting any discrepancies to the Deputy Chief Pharmacist Operational and Patient Services in line with procedure.

8.To manage / co-ordinate stock ordering / requisitioning from the Pharmacy Store communicating with pharmacists, pharmacy stores staff and / orward staff regarding issues with medication as required.

9.To maintain a clean, tidy and organised work area.

10.To maintain Accredited Checking Technician status and perform final accuracy checks of prescriptions in accordance with departmental protocols.

For Points 10-23 of duties see JD

Working for our organisation

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values."

OUR MISSION : 'TO PUT THE PATIENT FIRST BY DELIVERING GREAT CARE TO EVERY PATIENT, EVERY DAY'

Theres never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.

Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

General Responsibilities

The post holder is required to : -

Work within agreed Trust and departmental policies and procedures and to accepted standards of practice.

Work on other sites in the Trust by agreement.

Undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time, as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade.

Ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity.

Treat patients and customers with dignity and courtesy.

Ensure that medicines do not fall into unauthorised hands.

Have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare for self and others and to comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety regulations, including COSHH.

Promote Equal Opportunities and to comply with the requirements of the legislation and the Trust’s policies.

Attend such training courses and meetings as are necessary for the efficient performance of the post holder’s duties.

Participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD), maintaining own CPD portfolio.

Participate in the Trust’s appraisal system.

Comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.

Comply with the Trust’s No Smoking Policy.

Comply with Duty of Candour principles.

This job description is a reflection of the current position and may change in emphasis or detail in the light of subsequent service development.

Person specification

General

Essential criteria

BTEC / NVQ Level 3 Certified Pharmacy Technician. Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) Certificate.

Post qualification hospital experience. Experience in supervision of staff. Computer literate for dispensing and stock keeping purposes. Staff training. Patient / carer counselling Multidisciplinary team work.

Good interpersonal skills Good communication skills – verbal and written. Ability to meet objectives and targets. Ability to motivate self and others. Ability to organise own workload and that of others. Good time management. Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work. Problem solving skills. Ability to work accurately with attention to detail. Competent in all areas of dispensing practice. Ability to identify and solve problems. Proven organisational skills, self and others. Customer Care Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Accurate numeracy skills

Desirable criteria

Experience with the CMM pharmacy computer system. Knowledge and experience of appraisal. Knowledge of NVQ process Dispensing / supply of clinical trials and GCP Understanding of and participation in data collection for KPIs and audit.

Ability to lead a team. Demonstrates initiative. Good IT skills Assertiveness skills. Ability to manage change.

Calm / Patient Friendly

experience

Essential criteria

experience

Experience of managing complex projects

Significant post registration hospital pharmacy experience at a senior level

Our mission : ‘to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.’

There’s never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.

Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.

We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement. Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you're attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.

FURTHER INFORMATION

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE STATED CLOSING DATE IF A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. IF YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU ARE ADVISED TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

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For new entrants into the NHS, your pay under the Agenda for Change or Medical & Dental Pay Bands, will normally be set at the minimum of the pay band as advertised.

If you apply for this position and do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been short-listed for interview on this occasion.

ESTH values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Employer we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.

Internal applicants from underrepresented minority groups are encouraged to seek development support such as work shadowing and interview skills coaching.

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