Job description

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Job Description

Clinical Pharmacist / Independent Prescriber

Job Summary

St. Georges Medical Centre is seeking an experienced Clinical Pharmacist who is a qualified Independent Prescriber to join our multidisciplinary primary care team.

The post holder will work closely with GPs, nurses, HCAs, pharmacists and other members of the practice team to provide high-quality, safe and effective medicines management and clinical care.

The role will include managing patients with long-term conditions, undertaking structured medication reviews, medicines optimisation and independent prescribing within the post holders clinical competence.

We are particularly interested in appointing a pharmacist with experience or a strong clinical interest in diabetes, who can contribute to the management and optimisation of treatment for patients with Type 2 diabetes and other associated long-term conditions.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The post holder will: -

• Undertake patient-facing clinical medication reviews and Structured Medication Reviews.
• Independently prescribe, amend and discontinue medication within their recognised scope of competence.
• Manage patients with long-term conditions in accordance with evidence-based guidance and agreed practice protocols.
• Provide particular support for the management of patients with diabetes, including medication reviews, treatment optimisation, monitoring and appropriate follow-up.
• Review patients taking multiple medications and identify opportunities to reduce inappropriate polypharmacy.
• Review patients with complex medication regimes and those at increased risk of medicines-related harm.
• Support the practice in achieving high standards of prescribing quality and medicines safety.
• Review medication following hospital admission, outpatient appointments and other transitions of care.
• Undertake medication reconciliation following hospital discharge.
• Identify and resolve prescribing discrepancies and medicines-related problems.
• Provide advice and support to GPs, nurses and other members of the clinical team on medicines-related matters.
• Support repeat prescribing processes and deal with appropriate medication queries from patients and healthcare professionals.
• Review monitoring requirements for medicines and ensure appropriate investigations and follow-up are undertaken.
• Support patients in understanding their medicines and encourage adherence and shared decision-making.
• Refer patients appropriately to GPs or other healthcare professionals where issues fall outside the pharmacists clinical competence.

Diabetes and Long-Term Condition Management

The successful candidate will be encouraged to take an active role in the care of patients with diabetes.

Depending on experience and competence, this may include:-

• Reviewing patients with Type 2 diabetes.
• Optimising oral and injectable diabetic medication.
• Reviewing cardiovascular and renal risk factors associated with diabetes.
• Monitoring medication effectiveness, side effects and adherence.
• Supporting achievement of individualised HbA1c and other treatment targets.
• Reviewing blood results and other clinical monitoring.
• Supporting patients with lifestyle and medicines-related education.
• Working collaboratively with GPs, nurses and other clinicians in the management of more complex patients.
• Supporting the practice in meeting relevant QOF and locally commissioned diabetes indicators.

The post holder must work within their own professional competence and refer appropriately where specialist or medical input is required.

Medicines Optimisation and Prescribing

The post holder will: -

• Promote safe, effective and cost-effective prescribing.
• Apply national and local prescribing guidance where appropriate.
• Support implementation of medicines alerts, safety communications and prescribing guidance.
• Identify patients who may benefit from changes to medication or additional monitoring.
• Support appropriate antimicrobial stewardship.
• Review high-risk medications and associated monitoring.
• Contribute to initiatives designed to improve prescribing quality and reduce medicines-related harm.
• Work with community pharmacies, secondary care providers and other healthcare professionals to resolve medicines-related issues.

Quality and Clinical Governance

The post holder will: -

• Contribute to the achievement of QOF and other contractual or locally commissioned clinical targets.
• Participate in clinical audits and quality-improvement work.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records using the practice clinical system.
• Work in accordance with practice policies, clinical protocols and information-governance requirements.
• Report and contribute to the investigation of significant events, prescribing errors and patient-safety incidents where appropriate.
• Participate in clinical meetings and multidisciplinary discussions as required.
• Maintain appropriate professional registration and fulfil continuing professional development requirements.

Communication and Teamworking

The post holder will: -

• Work as an integral member of the practice multidisciplinary team.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers and healthcare professionals.
• Provide clear explanations to patients regarding medication changes, benefits, risks and monitoring.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, HCAs, pharmacists, administrative staff, community pharmacists and secondary care teams.
• Develop effective working relationships across the practice and wider Primary Care Network.

Professional Responsibilities

The post holder must: -

• Be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Hold a recognised Independent Prescribing qualification.
• Practise in accordance with GPhC professional standards.
• Work within their individual scope of competence and seek appropriate support when required.
• Maintain appropriate professional indemnity arrangements.
• Maintain continuing professional development relevant to the role.
• Demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Confidentiality

The post holder will have access to confidential information relating to patients, their carers, practice staff and other healthcare organisations.

All information must be treated in the strictest confidence and managed in accordance with data protection legislation, NHS information-governance requirements and practice policies.

Safeguarding

The post holder must be aware of their responsibilities in relation to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and must undertake appropriate safeguarding training in accordance with their role.

Health and Safety

The post holder is required to comply with the practices health and safety policies and take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of colleagues, patients and visitors.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

St. Georges Medical Centre is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing an inclusive working environment. The post holder is expected to treat patients, colleagues and visitors with dignity and respect at all times.

Flexibility

This job description is intended to provide an outline of the main responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive. Duties may develop over time in response to changes within the practice, primary care and the wider NHS.

Any significant changes will be discussed with the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent
• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Qualified Independent Prescriber
• Evidence of relevant continuing professional development

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy, primary care, diabetes or a related area
• Additional recognised qualification or training in diabetes management

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience as a pharmacist
• Experience of undertaking clinical medication reviews
• Experience of medicines optimisation and managing complex medication regimes
• Experience of independent prescribing within own scope of competence
• Experience of managing patients with long-term conditions

Desirable

• Experience working in General Practice or Primary Care
• Experience of managing patients with Type 2 diabetes
• Experience of optimising diabetes medication, including newer therapies
• Experience of Structured Medication Reviews
• Experience of polypharmacy and high-risk medication reviews
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary primary care team
• Experience of QOF and other primary care clinical targets

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Strong knowledge of medicines, prescribing and medicines optimisation
• Ability to assess patients and make appropriate evidence-based prescribing decisions
• Ability to recognise the limits of own clinical competence and refer appropriately
• Good understanding of medication monitoring requirements and medicines safety
• Ability to interpret relevant clinical information and blood-test results
• Good understanding of the management of common long-term conditions
• Knowledge of local and national prescribing guidance
• Understanding of antimicrobial stewardship

Desirable

• Strong knowledge and practical experience of diabetes management
• Knowledge of current guidance relating to Type 2 diabetes
• Understanding of cardiovascular and renal risk management in patients with diabetes

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.

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

St. George's Medical Centre

Address

7 Sunningfields Road

London

NW4 4QR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stgeorgesmc.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.

Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.

How to applyStep 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Member of the Royal College of Pharmacy (RCPharm).
• Specialist knowledge acquired through postgraduate Diploma Level or equivalent training/experience

Desirable

• Hold a leadership or management qualification relevant to the NHS at Diploma or Master's Level.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in a leadership and management role.
• Significant post-registration pharmacy practice in a hospital or primary care/community setting.
• Experience of developing Patient Group Directions (PGDs).
• Significant experience of managing drug expenditure

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Full UK driving licence (up to 3 points may be considered dependent upon point code) including C1.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

East of England Ambulance Service

Address

Letchworth Ambulance Station

Letchworth Gate

Letchworth Garden City

SG6 2AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Masters Degree in Pharmacy or UK recognised equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• NHS experience is Essential.
• Experience within Aseptic/Oncology is Essential.

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.

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

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be a GPhCregistered Pharmacy Technician responsible for contributing to the delivery of safe, effective and patientcentred pharmacy services.

• You will be expected to:
• Demonstrate accuracy, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.
• Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Follow established procedures and uphold high professional standards.
• Support service improvement and patient safety initiatives across the pharmacy service.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered as a Pharmacy technician with GPHC
• Recognised Accredited. Checking qualification.
• Management/Optimisatio Accreditation.

Desirable

• NVQ A1 Assessor
• Practice/Education Supervisor
• Leadership/management Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Hospital pharmacy experience.

Desirable

• Experience in supervising people.
• Experience of using the EPIC EPR system.
• Experience of recruitment and selection

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of CPDs.
• Knowledge of common medications to be able to accurately counsel patients and carers.
• Clear communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload
• Able to work on several issues simultaneously; able to reprioritise work in a rapidly changing environment.

Desirable

• Knowledge of EPIC.
• Knowledge of common computers systems and Microsoft apps including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Special Requirements

Essential

• Ability to be work flexible hours including late evenings, bank holidays and weekends on a rotational Basis.
• This post may require you to work cross site therefore must have a willingness to travel between sites.

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.

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

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough

SL2 3AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

All staff at this organisation have a duty to conform to the following

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

A good attitude and positive action towards Equality Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) creates an environment where all individuals can achieve their full potential. Creating such an environment is important for three reasons it improves operational effectiveness, it is morally the right thing to do, and it is required by law.

Patients and their families have the right to be treated fairly and be routinely involved in decisions about their treatment and care. They can expect to be treated with dignity and respect and will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Patients have a responsibility to treat other patients and our staff with dignity and respect.

Staff have the right to be treated fairly in recruitment and career progression. Staff can expect to work in an environment where diversity is valued, and equality of opportunity is promoted. Staff will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Staff have a responsibility to ensure that they treat our patients and their colleagues with dignity and respect.

Safety, Health, Environment and Fire (SHEF)

The organisation is committed to supporting and promoting opportunities for staff to maintain their health, wellbeing and safety.

The post-holder is to manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients and monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.

All personnel have a duty to take reasonable care of health and safety at work for themselves, their team and others and to cooperate with employers to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

All personnel are to comply with the:

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

Environmental Protection Act 1990

Environment Act 1995

Fire Precautions (workplace) Regulations 1999

Other statutory legislation which may be brought to the post holders attention

Confidentiality

The organisation is committed to maintaining an outstanding confidential service. Patients entrust and permit us to collect and retain sensitive information relating to their health and other matters pertaining to their care. They do so in confidence and have a right to expect all staff will respect their privacy and maintain confidentiality at all times.

It is essential that, if the legal requirements are to be met and the trust of our patients is to be retained, all staff must protect patient information and provide a confidential service.

Quality and Continuous Improvement (CI)

To preserve and improve the quality of organisations outputs, all personnel are required to think not only of what they do but how they achieve it. By continually re-examining our processes, we will be able to develop and improve the overall effectiveness of the way we work.

The responsibility for this rests with everyone working within the practice to look for opportunities to improve quality and share good practice and to discuss, highlight and collaborate with the team to create opportunities to improve patient care.

At this organisation, we continually strive to improve work processes which deliver healthcare with improved results across all areas of our service provision. We promote a culture of continuous improvement where everyone counts, and staff are permitted to make suggestions and contributions to improve our service delivery and enhance patient care.

Staff should interpret national strategies and policies into local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practice. All staff are to contribute to investigations and root cause analyses whilst participating in serious incident investigations and multidisciplinary case reviews.

Induction

We will provide a full induction programme, and management will support you throughout the process.

Learning and development

The effective use of training and development is fundamental in ensuring that all staff are equipped with the appropriate skills, knowledge, attitude and competences to perform their role. All staff will be required to partake in, and complete mandatory training as directed. It is an expectation for this post-holder to assess their own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate.

The post-holder will undertake mentorship for team members and disseminate learning and information gained to other team members to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments (e.g., courses and conferences). The post-holder will provide an educational role to patients, carers, families and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learning.

Collaborative working

All staff are to recognise the significance of collaborative working and understand their own role and scope and identify how this may develop over time. Staff are to prioritise their own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded within the culture of the team.

Teamwork is essential in multidisciplinary environments, and the post-holder is to work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working and to work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care delivery

Effective communication is essential, and all staff must ensure they communicate in a manner which enables the sharing of information in an appropriate manner. All staff should delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence. Plans and outcomes by which to measure success should be agreed.

Managing information

All staff should use technology and appropriate software as an aid to management in the planning, implementation and monitoring of care and presenting and communicating information.

Data should be reviewed and processed using accurate SNOMED codes to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processes.

Service delivery

Staff will be given detailed information during the induction process regarding policy and procedure.

The post-holder must adhere to the information contained within practice policies and regional directives, ensuring protocols are always adhered to.

Security

The security of the organisation is the responsibility of all personnel. The post-holder must ensure they always remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity immediately to their line manager.

Under no circumstances are staff to share the codes for the door locks with anyone and are to ensure that restricted areas remain effectively secured. Likewise, password controls are to be maintained and are not to be shared.

Professional conduct, uniforms and appearance

All staff are required to dress appropriately for their role and in accordance with the organisations Uniforms, Dress and Appearance Policy. All staff members are to ensure that their conduct is commensurate with line management expectations and practice protocol.

Leave

All personnel are entitled to take leave. Line managers are to ensure all their staff are afforded the opportunity to take a minimum of 27days leave each year and should be encouraged to take all their leave entitlement.

Public holidays will be calculated on a pro-rated basis dependent on the number of hours worked.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• - Confirmation of registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• - Meets the specific qualification and training requirements as specified by the GPhC criteria to register as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Training requirements are currently in transition and further information is available at GPhC

Desirable

• - Enrolled in, undertaking or qualified from, an approved training pathway. For example, the Primary Care Pharmacy Educational Pathway (PCPEP) or Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes (MOCH)

Clinical knowledge and skills

Essential

• - Ability to communicate information effectively with people at all levels by telephone, email and face to face
• - Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure
• - Ability to record accurate clinical notes
• - Understanding of safeguarding adults and children

Desirable

• - Good clinical system IT knowledge
• - Broad knowledge of clinical governance
• - Problem solving and analytical skills

Other requirements/wider responsibilities

Essential

• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Occupational Health clearance
• Meet the requirements and produce evidence for GPhC revalidation
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role

Experience

Essential

• - Is working under appropriate clinical supervision to ensure safe, effective and efficient use of medicines

Desirable

• - Experience of working in a primary care setting
• - Understanding and knowledge of healthcare provision in GP practices, QOF and enhanced services
• - An appreciation of the new NHS landscape including the relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners

Problem solving and analytical skills

Essential

• Effective time management (planning and organising)
• Ability to follow legal, ethical and professional policies/ procedures and codes of conduct
• Ability to use own initiative, discretion, and sensitivity
• Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
• Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good organisational skills
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Knowledge of and ability to work to key policies and procedures
• Clear, polite telephone manner

Desirable

• Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure.
• Knowledge of IT systems including the ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet to create simple plans and reports
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• Effectively utilise resources

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.

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

Bolton Community Practice C.I.C

Address

Waters Meeting Health Centre

Waters Meeting Road

Bolton

BL1 8TT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.boltoncommunitypractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full job description and outline of main responsibilities please see attached documents.

Policy/Service Development

• To manage and develop the operational and clinical services at QMH, working with principal and lead technicians and pharmacists, and contribute to the development of operational services at PRUH.
• To lead and manage pharmacy technicians and assistant technical officers within operational services at PRUH and QMH.
• To ensure that operational and clinical processes, policies and procedures are followed by all staff.
• To maintain and develop high quality, consistent, patient-focused pharmacy services in conjunction with operational and clinical staff.
• To adhere to and maintain quality standards and performance indicators for safe medicines use.
• To support the agenda for medication waste and sustainability within the Trust by developing systems that are sustainable and minimise waste.
• To support stock management and control and initiatives to optimise these processes.
• To participate in pharmacy and clinical audits and research.
• To follow departmental procedures and dispense and check medication accurately.
• To develop procedures, policies and guidelines pertaining to the pharmacy service.
• To use pharmacy computer systems correctly and enter data accurately and ensure that data is stored and archived appropriately in accordance with local and other agreed guidelines.
• To develop and support initiatives for patient centred care.
• To support the delivery of compliant homecare services across the Trust.
• To encourage and support compliance with the formulary and departmental policies & procedures.
• To highlight operational and clinical incidents using the incident reporting system and investigate and develop corrective or preventive action plans in conjunction with the pharmacy leads for reported incidents.

To ensure that operational and clinical services satisfy all legislation and good practice recommendations relating to the safe storage and supply of medicines.

To provide regular activity and quality monitoring information and to use this information to develop the service and improve and/or maintain a quality service.

To be responsible for and manage the distribution of FP10 prescription pads, ensuring secure storage arrangements in the pharmacy and when in use throughout the hospital.

To support the safe and secure management of controlled drugs as per the legal requirements and standard operating procedures including weekly and monthly cycle counts, adjusting ward stock levels, and managing the introduction of new practice or drugs. To understand the use of the Omnicell system and train staff when required.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 3 in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent
• Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice
• Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician qualification

Desirable

• Successful completion of short courses relevant to practice, to include supervisory/management qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
• Good knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel applications
• Good Management Practice
• Significant experience relevant to Hospital Pharmacy Practice with assessed competencies

Desirable

• Experience of research and audit work

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Be able to provide and receive complex information on medicines use, ward and dispensary services
• Be able to communicate effectively and accurately in both written and verbal formats with staff and patients
• Track record of successfully working within teams
• Be able to analyse information relating to service provided or individual patients where there are a range of facts requiring analysis and where a range of options need to be compared
• Be able to analyse and interpret information relating to medicines and their uses

Desirable

• Be able to use presentational aids

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).

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princess Royal University Hospital

Farnborough Common

Orpington

BR68ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Areas of Responsibility

The post holder will support the Greenwich Training Hub ARRS Lead in the delivery of workforce development priorities across Greenwich, with a particular focus on:

Workforce Intelligence and Reporting: Supporting workforce data collection, analysis, reporting and quality improvement activities.

Training Hub Support: Coordinating induction, learning events, communities of practice and workforce initiatives.

ARRS Workforce Development: Supporting professional development, retention, engagement and career progression across ARRS roles.

Programme and Project Coordination: Coordinating agreed workstreams, project plans, reporting requirements and action trackers.

1. Core Responsibilities

Provide programme coordination and workforce development support to the ARRS Lead.

Coordinate agreed workforce development, education and engagement activities.

Maintain programme plans, action logs, risk registers and project documentation.

Support delivery of workforce transformation and integrated neighbourhood initiatives.

Contribute to workforce reporting, evaluation and quality improvement activity.

Act as a key point of contact for ARRS workforce-related enquiries and initiatives.

2. Communication & Relationships

Act as a key point of contact between the Greenwich Training Hub, ARRS staff, PCNs, neighbourhood teams, Greenwich Health, South East London ICB and other partner organisations.

Coordinate meetings, forums, communities of practice and learning events.

Prepare agendas, reports, presentations, meeting notes and action logs.

Support communication and engagement activities with ARRS staff across Greenwich.

Build and maintain effective working relationships with clinicians, managers, educators, commissioners and workforce partners.

3. Financial & Physical Resources

Support the administration and monitoring of workforce development programmes and associated budgets.

Maintain records relating to attendance, expenditure and programme outcomes.

Support efficient use of Training Hub resources and systems.

4. Management & Leadership

Support induction and onboarding processes for new ARRS staff.

Assist with the coordination of mentorship, supervision and professional development programmes.

Support workforce wellbeing, retention and staff engagement initiatives.

Provide first-line support and signposting for routine ARRS workforce enquiries.

5. Analytical & Judgement Skills

Collect, maintain and analyse workforce intelligence and performance information.

Produce reports, dashboards and workforce summaries to support decision making.

Monitor progress against agreed objectives and identify risks or issues requiring escalation.

6. Planning & Organisational Skills

Coordinate workforce development projects across multiple organisations and professional groups.

Organise workshops, conferences, training events and networking opportunities.

Support planning and delivery of communities of practice and workforce forums.

Coordinate stakeholder engagement activities across Greenwich neighbourhoods and PCNs.

7. Autonomy/Freedom to act

The post holder will be responsible for managing own workload and work autonomously while following legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures and complying with code of conduct under General Pharmaceutical Council.

8. Information management/resources including any databases used / IM&T responsibilities

Maintain workforce and stakeholder databases.

Produce reports, presentations and workforce intelligence summaries.

Support data collection, analysis and reporting activities.

Ensure compliance with information governance and GDPR requirements.

Utilise Microsoft Office applications and workforce management systems to support programme delivery.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Administrative qualification
• Qualification in an ARRS related role e.g pharmacy technician
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Understanding of Primary Care Networks, neighbourhood working or ARRS roles

Experience

Essential

• Experience working within the NHS, primary care, community healthcare or social care environment
• Experience providing programme, project, workforce or administrative support
• Experience organising meetings, events, training programmes or stakeholder engagement activities
• Experience maintaining records, databases and producing reports
• Experience working with a range of professional groups and stakeholders

Desirable

• Experience supporting workforce development, education or quality improvement initiatives
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams
• Experience of ARRS roles, medicines optimisation, pharmacy services or Training Hubs

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Ability to analyse information and produce accurate reports and summaries
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office applications and Teams
• Ability to coordinate projects and monitor delivery against agreed objectives
• Ability to support and engage a diverse workforce across multiple organisations

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of workforce development and training principles
• Understanding of the challenges facing the primary care workforce
• Understanding of integrated neighbourhood working and multidisciplinary teams
• Understanding of medicines optimisation, pharmacy workforce or ARRS roles

Others

Essential

• Enthusiasm for workforce development and service improvement
• Collaborative approach to team working
• Ability to work flexibly across multiple projects and priorities
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Greenwich Health Ltd

Address

25 John Wilson Street

London

SE18 6PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.greenwich-health.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The pharmacy team in TEWV has over 100 team members including drivers, pharmacy assistants, administration, nurses, pharmacy technicians and pharmacists. Individual team members are spread across multiple sites, with a dispensary in each of our 3 localities. The locality teams work independently, but come together to agree standards and best practice, learning from each other and trying to improve.

We developed a 5 year Medicines Optimisation and Pharmacy Framework which was created with the teams to produce a shared set of themes and priorities.

Please refer to the attached job descriptions and person specifications for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the Tees locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 with BTEC underpinning knowledge in pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) (At the time of applying Pre-registration Pharmacy technicians MUST be due to qualify/register in four months or less)
• Accredited checking qualification (or willing to work towards)

Desirable

• NHSEngland Medicines Optimisation Modules 1-7
• CPPE The community Pharmacy technician: advancing your role programme
• CPPE Mental Health

Experience

Essential

• Experience of pharmacy practice

Desirable

• Experience of a patient facing role

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the risk issues associated with medicines

Desirable

• Microsoft Office including Teams, word, Powerpoint and Excel
• Use of email
• Use of internet

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Organisational and time management skills
• Patient centred care
• Able to follow legal and organisational policies and procedures
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• Leadership experience and/or staff supervision

Other

Essential

• Suitable to work with vulnerable patients
• Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Roseberry Park Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Pharmacy Technician Brighton Hospital | Pharmacy | Permanent | Full- Time | Up to £35,000 per annum, depending on experience 37.5 hours per week This is a specialist role with experience in oncology/haemato-oncology. Build a brighter future while you're helping us build a healthier nation. At Nuffield Health, our approach is to fully integrate medicines into a personalised pathway of patient care. That means you'll benefit from a way of working that allows you to do the best job you can. It's everything you need to grow your career. As a Pharmacy Technician at our Brighton Hospital, you'll be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and you'll have proven post-qualification experience in oncology and systemic anticancer therapy (SACT). It's also important that you have excellent communication and people skills, as you'll be working closely with our patients and a variety of clinical staff. As a Pharmacy Technician you will: * Work in partnership with the specialist oncology pharmacist and pharmacy manager to deliver a clinical pharmacy service to oncology and haemato-oncology patients. * Undertake medicines reconciliation, prepare discharge medications, provide medicines information and counselling to patients. * Liaise with colleagues and suppliers to plan and order SACT in preparation for patients' appointments. * Train and support colleagues in SACT ordering, dispensing and administration. * Assist with the procurement of pharmaceutical stock for the pharmacy and other departments using appropriate electronic systems * Assist with supplying stock to other departments * Participate in pharmacy stock takes and audits Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital. At Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital, we work with leading medical Consultants to provide first-class treatments and high standards of care for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of medical and surgical conditions using the latest facilities and technology. We take pride in delivering high standards of patient care to both private patients and the NHS. Our facilities include 44 purpose built en-suite rooms, three operating theatres and an endoscopy theatre. Other facilities include physiotherapy, Oncology, health screening, diagnostics and a dental suite. We are located in Woodingdean, on the east side of Brighton with easy access by rail and road, including free parking. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• As a Pharmacy Technician at our Brighton Hospital, you'll be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and you'll have proven post-qualification experience in oncology and systemic anticancer therapy (SACT)

Experience

Essential

• It's also important that you have excellent communication and people skills, as you'll be working closely with our patients and a variety of clinical staff.

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.

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

Nuffield Health

Address

Warren Road

Brighton

BN2 6DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail, please read the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.

The successful candidate will support Cancer Pharmacy services through a dual operational and governance-focused role, contributing to SACT protocol management, electronic prescribing system support.

They will be expected to work independently within their scope of practice, manage competing priorities, support the daily operational rota, assist with training and competency development, and contribute to audits, key performance indicators, quality improvement and service development.

The ideal candidate will have hospital pharmacy experience, GPhC registration, accredited medicines management and checking technician qualifications, and experience of supporting training, SOP development, audit or multidisciplinary working. Experience in cancer care, aseptic services, PIPC, PAAP, data analysis or report writing would be desirable

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Pharmaceutical Science and BTEC in Pharmacy Services
• Registration to The General Pharmaceutical Council
• Accredited Pre and In-Process checking within Aseptic Services (PIPC)
• Accredited Medicines Management Technician

Desirable

• APTUK member
• Leadership qualification
• Accredited Product Approval Accreditation Programme (PAAP)
• Pre and In-Process Checking (PIPC)

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post qualified hospital aseptic pharmacy experience
• Experience of education & training or mentoring of pharmacy staff
• Experience of developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures
• Experience of multidisciplinary and/or collaborative working
• Good IT skills (MS word, MS Excel, internet and email)
• Experience of undertaking audits, data collection

Desirable

• Supervisory and appraisal experience
• Experience of data analysis and writing reports
• Experience of producing memos/alerts/newsletters
• Experience of delivering training presentations
• Experience of working in cancer care

Technical Skills

Essential

• Neat, accurate, numerate
• Good IT skills (MS word, MS Excel, internet and email)
• Able to prioritise work /time management
• Good organisational skills (self and others)
• Logical approach to problem solving &Demonstrates initiative
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills - able to liaise confidently with patients, consultants, prescribers, nurses, colleagues and other healthcare staff
• Good analytical and evaluative skills

Desirable

• Familiarity with JAC/WellSky pharmacy computer system
• Extracting and applying information
• Familiarity with Mosaiq or any electronic prescribing program
• Experience procuring RTA and patient-specific SACT medicines in collaboration

Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive knowledge of standards required within NHS section 10 aseptic service
• Good understanding of pharmacy law and ethics, roles and responsibilities

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Poole Hospital

Longfleet Road

Poole

BH15 2JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To safely and accurately carry out and monitor the dispensing and issuing of prescriptions, including in-patients, outpatients, discharge, unlicensed and controlled drugs in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures within the department.

To carry out the final accuracy check of clinically screened complex paediatric prescriptions dispensed by others in accordance with safe systems of work practice ensuring the maintenance of records and information.

To use the pharmacy computer system to dispense and label pharmaceuticals, produce stock reports, extemporaneous worksheets and audit trails in accordance with the level of training provided

To supervise and participate in the maintenance of stock control systems within the dispensary dealing with any discrepancies, reporting these and action taken to the Chief Pharmacy Technician Patient Services.

To assist in the provision of service quality and cost effectiveness of medicines identifying any improvements to senior pharmacy staff.

To organise and supervise the day to day workload and problems that may arise within the designated area of work ensuring the implementation of department rotas and planning and referring any issues to relevant senior pharmacy staff.

To supervise and participate in the assembly and preparation of extemporaneous products demonstrating Good Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Practice and adhering to Health and Safety and COSHH requirements.

To support the training of student pharmacy technicians, pharmacy technicians, Pre - registration pharmacists and pharmacy assistants in accordance with departmental trainingpackages.

To dispense clinical trials in accordance with the dispensing protocol, ensuring themaintenance of records and information.

To accurately carry out formula and measurement checks on extemporaneous products following set procedures to ensure quality and safety standards are met.

To support the replacement of and accurately check the dispensing of the Hospital Emergency Drug Boxes to ensure a safe and effective service.

To carry out label checks for Accident and Emergency out of hour dispensing packs, ensuring information is clear and correct and that item is labelled appropriately.

To provide support to all areas of the pharmacy department as and when required.To answer queries of a complex technical nature from a wide range of staff groups, either in the pharmacy or on the ward. To answer queries from the public referring appropriate queries to a senior member of the pharmacy team.

To undertake patient counselling, providing clear and concise information to patients/carers regarding the safe and effective use of their medication to ensure understanding and compliance. This will include providing information of a more complex nature and providing demonstrations where applicable, both in the dispensary and on the wards.

To participate in the Near Patient Pharmacy scheme on assigned wards. This will include daily patient medication reviews, medicines reconciliation, assessment of patients own drugs (PODS), discussing any clinical problems with the ward pharmacist and arranging for appropriate supplies of medications.

To undertake Continuing Professional Development in order to keep pharmaceutical clinical and technical knowledge current, ensure best practice and comply with requirements for entry on the pharmacy technician register.

Person Specification

Proof of registration with General Pharmaceutical Council

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services & BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science
• Registered with the Pharmaceutical Council
• Good working knowledge of safe dispensing practices and responsible attitude to quality and accuracy
• Demonstrated experience of delivering staff training
• Demonstrated experience of supervising pharmacy technicians and assistants
• Previous experience of 'Near Patient Pharmacy' and POD's
• Good understanding of the job description and expectations of the role
• Ability to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with patients and staff
• Ability to work effectively within various teams
• Ability to solve complex technical problems

Desirable

• Experience of working within a hospital pharmacy setting
• Ability to adapt to different computer packages
• Knowledge and expertise in extemporaneous manufacture of medicines and Good Pharmacy Manufacturing Practice
• Pro-active approach to the extended roles for technicians
• In-house NPP ward-based / Medicines Reconciliation training
• Demonstrated experience of maintaining stock control systems
• Previous experience of completing department projects and audits

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Alder Hey Children's Hospital

Eaton Road

Liverpool

L12 2AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

In this role:

As part of the pharmacy anti-infectives team you will work closely with the clinical teams across UHS, you will provide highly specialist clinical pharmacy expertise while leading and implementing innovative sustainability projects. You will support the delivery of key initiatives including:

• Developing and implementing Trust-wide IV to oral antimicrobial switch programmes.

• Reducing inappropriate use of intravenous paracetamol through evidence-based medicines optimisation.

• Leading projects to increase the use of tablets and capsules in place of liquid medicines where clinically appropriate.

• Identifying and delivering further sustainable prescribing and medicines use initiatives across the Trust and wider ICB.

• Supporting business case development, medicines governance and service improvement programmes.

• Working alongside divisional clinical sustainability leads to deliver transformational change.

• You will be a core member of multidisciplinary clinical teams, providing expert pharmaceutical care, contributing to consultant ward rounds, supporting prescribing practice, developing guidelines and policies, supervising junior pharmacists, and delivering education across the organisation.

Why this role is different:

• This post offers an exceptional opportunity to combine advanced clinical pharmacy practice with sustainability leadership. The successful candidate will help deliver projects with measurable impacts on:

• Patient outcomes and experience.

• Medicines safety and optimisation.

• NHS carbon reduction ambitions.

• Workforce productivity.

• Financial sustainability of the Trust.

  Examples of planned projects include:

• IV to oral antimicrobial optimisation with estimated recurrent savings of £250,000 per annum.

• IV to oral paracetamol conversion with potential savings of £34,000 per annum.

• Switching suitable liquid medicines to tablets/capsules with potential savings of £46,000 per annum.

• Development of further pharmacy-led sustainability and medicines optimisation programmes across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

About you:

• You will be a motivated pharmacist with:

• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience.

• Experience delivering clinical pharmacy services within a specialist area.

• A strong track record of service improvement, audit and implementing change.

• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Experience supervising and developing junior pharmacy staff.

  Independent prescribing and experience of leading quality improvement or sustainability initiatives would be advantageous.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
• Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council
• Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience
• Can demonstrate Advanced Stage 1 competencies in the RPS Advanced Pharmacy Framework in relation to medical or surgical patients

Desirable

• Management qualification or equivalent experience
• MSc in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience
• Independent Prescribing qualification
• Can demonstrate Advanced Stage 2 or Mastery competencies in the RPS Advanced Pharmacy Framework in relation to medical or surgical patients
• Leadership qualification or experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Sound knowledge of clinical pharmacy services acquired while working within a suitable specialty.
• Experience of audit and evaluative work
• Teaching and tutoring experience
• Experience of supervising others
• Experience of implementing change and change management
• Development and implementation of guidelines and procedures
• Experience of change management

Desirable

• Sound understanding of healthcare priorities and political agendas
• Training in medicines information
• Project Management training or qualification
• Experience of managing others

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

*INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY 13 OCTOBER 2026*

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Technician will be an integral member of the Jurassic Coast Primary Care Network pharmacy team, supporting the safe, effective and efficient use of medicines across our member practices.

Working under the supervision of the Lead Clinical Pharmacist, the postholder will undertake a combination of patient-facing, clinical, technical and administrative duties. They will work closely with pharmacists, GPs, practice teams, community pharmacies, care providers and other healthcare professionals to improve medicines safety and patient outcomes.

Main Responsibilities

• Undertake patient-facing and patient-supporting work to help patients understand and use their medicines effectively.
• Use shared decision-making and consultation skills to support patients with their medication.
• Complete medicines reconciliation for patients following hospital discharge or transfer between care settings.
• Support medication reviews, including reviews for patients who are newly admitted to care homes.
• Create medication reminder charts and other resources to support patients with taking their medicines safely.
• Carry out medication safety audits and support the monitoring of patients prescribed high-risk medicines.
• Provide appropriate lifestyle and public health advice within the postholders level of competence.
• Support pharmacists and the wider multidisciplinary team with prescribing information, medicine availability and medicines-related queries.
• Participate in shared care arrangements and liaise with specialist pharmacists when supporting patients with complex needs.
• Contribute to antimicrobial stewardship work to help reduce inappropriate antibiotic prescribing.
• Support medicines management incentive schemes, national prescribing policies, enhanced services and Quality and Outcomes Framework activity.
• Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement work, including audits relating to antibiotic use and medication safety.

Medicines management and prescribing systems

• Work with the multidisciplinary team to improve medication ordering and return processes and help reduce medicines waste.
• Support practice reception and administrative teams to appropriately triage routine prescription requests, enabling pharmacists and GPs to focus on more complex clinical queries.
• Support the effective use of electronic prescriptions, repeat prescribing systems and the Electronic Prescription Service.
• Help ensure that monitoring for high-risk medicines is completed safely and within appropriate timescales.
• Provide training and support to practice staff on safe medicines handling and medicines optimisation processes.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with pharmacy technicians, pharmacists and other professionals across primary care, community pharmacy, secondary care and social care.

Working arrangements

• The postholder will be expected to plan and manage their own workload, working independently within agreed procedures and appropriate clinical supervision.
• The role will involve working across the PCNs member practices: Ammonite Health Partnership, Barton House Medical Practice and Lyme Bay Medical Centre.
• Independent travel between PCN sites and attendance at meetings hosted by other organisations will be required. Hot desking may be necessary depending on room availability.

General Responsibilities

• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all relevant information governance and data protection requirements.
• Follow the health and safety, incident reporting, safeguarding, equality and diversity policies of the PCN and its member practices.
• Treat patients, colleagues and visitors with dignity and respect.
• Take responsibility for continuing professional development and keeping knowledge of medicines management, primary care pharmacy and relevant guidance up to date.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role that support the effective operation and development of the PCN pharmacy service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Desirable

• Enrolled in, undertaking, or qualified from an approved training pathway such as: Primary Care Pharmacy Educational Pathway (PCPEP), Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes (MOCH), Courses approved by the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK) or other approved pathways aligned with the UK-wide APTUK/PCPA National Competency Framework

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrated competency in delivering patient-facing and supporting roles within primary care or similar settings
• Proficiency in medicines optimisation tasks, including medication reviews, reconciliation, and techniques for effective medicine use
• Understanding of clinical protocols, shared care frameworks, and antimicrobial stewardship
• Proven experience in medicines management, clinical audits, and contributing to quality improvement measures within healthcare frameworks (e.g., QOF)

Desirable

• Experience in working with multi-disciplinary teams within primary care, including knowledge of the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS)
• Experience in providing public health and lifestyle advice, especially to reduce local health inequalities

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Strong clinical and technical skills in medicines management
• Effective communication skills with patients and the ability to engage in shared decision-making
• Ability to work autonomously within clinical supervision and contribute actively to a healthcare team
• Leadership skills to support medicines optimisation systems and train other staff members in safe handling and efficient use of medicines
• Commitment to continuous professional development and staying updated with relevant policies and best practices in primary care pharmacy

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.

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

Jurassic Coast Primary Care Network

Address

West Allington

Bridport

Dorset

DT6 5BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

• Registered pharmacy professional with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• BTEC in pharmaceutical sciences
• NVQ Level 3 in pharmaceutical sciences with recognised underpinning knowledge course, or equivalent, recognised by the General Pharmaceutical Council for registration as a Pharmacy Technician
• Maintain Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
• Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician and/or Medicines Management qualification
• Experience of working within a pharmacy - including a variety of different aspects e.g. dispensary, ward top ups, aseptics and stores.
• Adhere to legislation-Good Clinical Practice (GCP) on a day to day basis.

Desirable

• Accredited accuracy checking technician in primary care or willing to undertake

Experience

Essential

• Proven track record in Pharmacy

Desirable

• Experience of staff supervision
• Previous experience of working in a hospital pharmacy

Values

Essential

• Well motivated, reliable, methodical
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Enthusiasm for training
• Committed to self study and development

Desirable

• Understanding and responsive to patient needs

Skills & Atributes

Essential

• Knowledge of current medicines legislation
• Ability to prioritise own workload effectively

Desirable

• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Glan Clwyd Hospital

Rhuddlan Road

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe main responsibilities of the post include the following:

Clinical Services To provide information, advice and guidance on the safe, effective and economical use of medicines and to challenge poor practice. To clinically validate and prescribe (if qualified, competent and registered on the Trust Non-Medical Prescribers register) medicines to ensure patients are safely treated and have access to medicines in hospital and for discharge in a timely manner To maintain appropriate standards of service and safety; to enforce guidelines, policies and procedures to ensure standards are met. To fulfil the requirements of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Good Professional Practice. To optimise medicines management by reconciling drug histories, performing medication reviews, using patients own medicines, counselling and ensuring continuity of care on discharge. To detect, record and report adverse drug reactions to the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and via Datix as per Trust Policy. To monitor pharmacy interventions and Datix reports to identify training and information needs To identify and implement service improvements To lead and support on the auditing of medicines and prescribing To implement countywide and local prescribing strategies within the Trust. Facilitate the expansion of the tools within EPMA. Support the development and implementations of medicine related guidance, policies and procedures within medicine and urgent care Support the process for new medicines being integrated into the Trust by Formulary submissions. To undertake validation duties in the dispensary. To supervise, check and, if necessary, undertake the supply of medicines. Technical checking is in place; pharmacists make initial validations and have a professional responsibility to decide on the need for their further involvement in the supply process.

Advanced Clinical Pharmacy Role To lead and develop practice and protocols and how these relate to national and other guidance. To optimise medicines through prescribing role operating within areas of competence (where appropriately qualified and authorised via the Trust NMP register). Provide a specialist clinical pharmacy service to the specialist area. To deputise for the Principal Pharmacist, Medicine and Urgent Care and support other Advanced Pharmacists within this division To provide Advice and Guidance for other pharmacists or other healthcare professionals To demonstrate an understanding of relevant pharmacy services priorities and contribute to the implementation of these priorities Develop and submit relevant business cases Requirement to undertake and support in project work To liaise with High Cost Pharmacy team in relation to biologics and the provision of the service To work across organisational boundaries (primary, secondary, community) to improve integration and reduce variation e.g. to work alongside tertiary care centre in the initiation and continuation of biologics; work alongside primary care in their formulary Leads the development and redesign of services and clinical pathways in collaboration with stakeholders, using data, evaluation, feedback, and workforce insight to inform decisions, and works across organisational boundaries to deliver measurable improvements in patient care and outcomes.

Education, Training and Supervision Act as a role model to the pharmacy team, including supporting junior pharmacist to achieve their objectives Attend clinical pharmacy meetings and education/training schemes relevant to post. To take part in formal and informal education of pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals To be a Designated Supervisor and /or Designated Prescribing Practitioner for pharmacists undertaking their prescribing course and to supervise aspects of foundation year trainee pharmacists training. To be a supervisor on the Clinical Pharmacy Diploma course. To line manage and lead those staff allocated, undertaking appraisals, supervision and identification of training and development of their skills and knowledge. To assist in the induction of staff into the service; to help identify training and development needs. To provide information to patients, parents, and carers on admission and at discharge regarding treatment and medication to optimise patient concordance, particularly if there is a need to overcome language or communication barriers. To maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge in clinical pharmacy and pharmacy practice to ensure a broad base of pharmaceutical knowledge, clinical reasoning and judgement. To take responsibility for own personal CPD by participating in education and training programmes to improve competence and to develop specialist expertise. To obtain/maintain prescribing qualification and support services and ward rounds as appropriate. To help provide the training for Technicians enhanced patient counselling skills and Medicines Management Technician training. Designs, delivers and evaluates education for multi-professional teams, including inhaler technique, guideline updates, and complex case-based learning. Disseminates findings from audit and quality improvement projects at a local level, sharing learning to inform practice and improve patient outcomes; contributes to wider dissemination through presentations or publications where appropriate. Promotes a culture of learning by sharing insights from incidents, best practices, prescribing trends; linking outcomes to audit and research initiatives to drive continuous improvement.

Financial To be responsible for the co-ordinated advice to the Directorate to effectively manage expenditure on medicines, including tariff medicines, excluded medicines, prior approvals, individual funding requests etc. To horizon scan for new medicines likely to be excluded from the tariff and to advise on clinical and budgetary impact. To produce appropriate reports documenting the use and expenditure of medicines to evaluate trends and variations in prescribing in order to develop and implement policies aimed at containing expenditure and realising savings. To identify and manage medicine/pharmacy Quality/Innovation/Productivity/Prevention (QIPP) Schemes, including Cost Improvement Programme (CIP) Schemes within the Directorate to ensure this is coordinated within the Pharmacy and Trust. To be an authorised signatory for Pharmacy to commit expenditure via the Trusts Standing Financial Instructions and delegated ordering system. To provide expert professional advice on high cost and excluded medicines to clinicians, managers, finance and commissioners

Audit and Research To monitor the use of FP10(HNCs) by the Directorate to ensure the best use of resources in the Emergency Department. To develop, undertake and initiate clinical audit and practice research, drug use reviews, new drug evaluations to improve the quality of the Pharmacy Services. To guide and support others undertaking research audit and service improvements e.g., Trainee Pharmacists or Diploma Pharmacists. To record, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of pharmaceutical interventions and contributions to ward rounds and Directorate. To analyse and undertake root cause analysis of medication incidents

Other Duties To undertake duties elsewhere in the locality, if required. To undertake on call duties To provide a pharmacy service at weekends

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Pharmacy Degree, MPharm or BPharm
• Independent prescribing or willing to work towards Independent Prescribing qualification
• Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council
• Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
• Mandatory CPD Portfolio

Desirable

• MSc in Clinical Pharmacy
• Member of Royal College of Pharmacy
• Formal Management training
• Diploma Tutor accreditation

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Extensive operational experience at a Senior Hospital Pharmacist level, demonstrating a high degree of autonomy
• Experience of supporting Divisional Pharmacist or equivalent, to include financial expenditure reporting, formulary application, guideline writing
• Experience with working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Teaching, supervising and training staff

Desirable

• Experience of practice research or audits

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates a level of clinical reasoning, problem solving and judgement
• IT skills with Word, Excel
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)