• Job Description

  Req#: C9426-24-0363?language=en&page=324&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are pleased to offer this exciting opportunity for an experienced technician to join our Pharmacy team.

  We are seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our dynamic team in a senior capacity, with a focus on developing commissioning skills as the Formulary Pharmacy Technician. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, along with strong organisational abilities and the capacity to thrive under pressure. A collaborator mentality is essential, as is adaptability to change and proficiency in IT and interpersonal relations.

  While prior knowledge of NHS and commissioning processes is advantageous, we provide comprehensive training. The successful candidate will also be involved in clinical ward or dispensary duties.

  This position offers a diverse role within a hospital pharmacy department, encompassing three key areas: formulary and medicines information, dispensary services, and medicines management.

  Main duties of the job

  Responsibilities include recommending improvements to prescribing and medicines optimisation systems, resolving prescription-related issues, and fostering pharmaceutical understanding among patients and healthcare teams. Collaboration within a multidisciplinary framework is key to enhancing the quality and safety of prescribing and medicines optimization within the practice.

  Additionally, as the Formulary Pharmacy Technician, you will work closely with primary and secondary care clinicians. Your role will involve developing prescribing guidelines, conducting research, and supporting the implementation of effective patient pathways to optimize care and promote collaborative working across healthcare interfaces.

  About us

  There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.

  Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

  At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

  We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

  We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.

  Date posted

  07 June 2024

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

  Reference number

  426-304-24TAM

  Job locations

  Pharmacy Department - Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn NHS Foundation Trust

  Gayton Road

  Kings Lynn

  PE30 4ET

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For further information about this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For further information about this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications/training & professional development

  Essential

  • BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent
  • Registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician
  • Accredited Checking Technician, or willing to undertake within 3 months of starting post

  Desirable

  • Clinical Supervisor (CS), Educational Supervision (ES), or Practice Supervisor (PS) accreditation
  • Medicines Optimisation qualification or equivalent
  • ILM 3 or equivalent leadership /management qualification
  • Member of Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK)

  Experience

  Essential

  • Post registration experience working as a pharmacy technician
  • Notable experience working in an acute hospital setting
  • Experience of training and supervising staff
  • Highly experienced dispensing skills within a pharmacy setting

  Desirable

  • Experience of ward-based technician activities such as Medicines Reconciliation
  • Experience of supporting commissioning work

  Skills, abilities & knowledge

  Essential

  • Demonstrates excellent IT skills and proficient at Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work to deadlines and to achieve agreed objectives
  • Good interpersonal skills - able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to work in an accurate manner, following accepted methods of good practice and laid down SOP's

  Desirable

  • Advanced Excel Skills
  • Knowledge of MiDataBank
  • Knowledge of WellSky pharmacy systems

  Aptitude

  Essential

  • Demonstrates an awareness of security and safety, for patients, staff, and medications
  • Good understanding of the management of High-Cost Drugs
  • Understanding of stock control systems
  • Knowledge of drugs, side effects and where to find further information
  • Able to remain calm and work effectively under pressure

  Person Specification

  Qualifications/training & professional development

  Essential

  • BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent
  • Registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician
  • Accredited Checking Technician, or willing to undertake within 3 months of starting post

  Desirable

  • Clinical Supervisor (CS), Educational Supervision (ES), or Practice Supervisor (PS) accreditation
  • Medicines Optimisation qualification or equivalent
  • ILM 3 or equivalent leadership /management qualification
  • Member of Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK)

  Experience

  Essential

  • Post registration experience working as a pharmacy technician
  • Notable experience working in an acute hospital setting
  • Experience of training and supervising staff
  • Highly experienced dispensing skills within a pharmacy setting

  Desirable

  • Experience of ward-based technician activities such as Medicines Reconciliation
  • Experience of supporting commissioning work

  Skills, abilities & knowledge

  Essential

  • Demonstrates excellent IT skills and proficient at Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work to deadlines and to achieve agreed objectives
  • Good interpersonal skills - able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to work in an accurate manner, following accepted methods of good practice and laid down SOP's

  Desirable

  • Advanced Excel Skills
  • Knowledge of MiDataBank
  • Knowledge of WellSky pharmacy systems

  Aptitude

  Essential

  • Demonstrates an awareness of security and safety, for patients, staff, and medications
  • Good understanding of the management of High-Cost Drugs
  • Understanding of stock control systems
  • Knowledge of drugs, side effects and where to find further information
  • Able to remain calm and work effectively under pressure

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  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).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  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).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

  Address

  Pharmacy Department - Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn NHS Foundation Trust

  Gayton Road

  Kings Lynn

  PE30 4ET

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

  Address

  Pharmacy Department - Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn NHS Foundation Trust

  Gayton Road

  Kings Lynn

  PE30 4ET

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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