Band 5 Pharmacy Technician - NHS Professionals : Job Details

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician

Grade: Band 5

Ward/Dept: Pharmacy - Dispensary JR

Trust: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Location: John Radcliffe Hospital, OX3 9DU

Hours: Full-Time - 09:00-17:00, Mon-Fri

Pay rate: Day £21.80

Are you a qualified and experienced Pharmacy Technician who has worked within Hospital Settings? Do you have an all-round knowledge of hospital pharmaceutical procedures?

NHS Professionals have exciting opportunities for a Pharmacy Technician with experience to support our client trusts. You will maintain key relationships with co-workers and other health care professionals across the Trust to ensure an effective service.

The John Radcliffe Hospital (JR) is Oxfordshire's main accident and emergency site. The JR provides acute medical and surgical services including trauma, intensive care and cardiothoracic services. It is situated in Headington, about three miles east of Oxford city centre.

The John Radcliffe site also houses many departments of Oxford University Medical School, is home to the George Pickering Education Centre and base for most medical students who are trained throughout the Trust.

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

Labelling and dispensing of medicine supplies to wards and departments including clinical trial dispensing. using the pharmacy computer system , according to the dispensary procedures; ensuring accuracy and attention to detail in processing of prescriptions.

To provide practical support and advice to the allocated team members in relation to managing monthly Dispensary Controlled Drug stock checks, auditing and correction of levels, ensuring the correct process is followed, and a clear audit trail is maintained.

Undertaking extemporaneous dispensing making relevant calculations for the formula and preparing products according to good Pharmacy Practice, in addition regular expiry date checking for designated bin locations in Pharmacy - to identify expired or short dated stock.

Counselling patients that attend Pharmacy on how to take their medicines in a safe manner and warning them of possible side effects that they may experience during treatment.

To assist in ensuring dispensary work is processed accurately, safely and efficiently. and according to procedures to support turnaround key performance indicators.

To provide support to the dispensary service under the direction of the senior technician or operational manager. Including taking the lead for the dispensary service when required.

To be successful in applying for this role you will need:

To be GPhC Registered and ACT Checking skills/experience are Essential.

Experience in using Cerner Millenium Electronic Prescribing System; hospital experience is Highly Desirable.

To be available for minimum 3 days per week & for minimum 3 months (offer of extension and/or alternative role).

Lower Band candidates will be considered, minimum qualification accepted is NVQ Level 2.

Who are NHS Professionals?

If a hospital cannot supply staff on a ward or area, due to increased demand, sickness, or common staff shortages, they need to call upon Bank staff. NHS Professionals works with Trusts to develop a 'Bank’ of highly skilled workers who want to work flexibly with the NHS.

Why NHS Professionals?

We value your skills, dedication, and commitment in supporting your local Trust and the NHS. We believe together we continue to deliver world-class healthcare service to our patients.

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of

· Relevant Qualifications

· Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.

In return for your hard work commitment NHS Professionals (NHSP) can offer you some fantastic benefits: -

• Competitive Pay Rates - work this week, get paid next week!
• First choice of placements at over 50 NHS Trusts in England
• Dedicated consultants
• Flexible working options
• Free DBS and free training
• Build holiday allowance
• Support when you need it - 24/7 365 days
• Stakeholder pension scheme

COVID-19 ADVICE:

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our bank members who are not clinically exempt from vaccination to get vaccinated.