Pharmacy Technician (Rotational)

Must be a qualified pharmacy technician and have current and valid GPHC registration A pharmacy technician is required to support the rotational pharmacy team in our very busy pharmacy department. This is a challenging position combines the duties of in-patient dispensary and out-patient service, ward work, procurement of medicines, aseptic production and the supervision and training of assistants and students. Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 286,700, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. 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) . To participate in the rotational pharmacy technician rota within the department and provide technical pharmaceutical services in all areas, to include: Out Patients Services Dispensary Services Pharmacy Controlled Drugs Management Ward based medicines management services Pharmacy Procurement Pharmacy distribution To operate at all times within the local Standard Operating Procedures relevant to the area of work. To receive, interpret, validate, dispense and issue routine and non-routine prescriptions for in-patients and out-patients, external hospices, controlled drug dispensing, seeking advice from senior staff where appropriate. To dispense and self-check medications both manually and with the use of a computerised automated dispensing system. To undertake the receipt of prescriptions direct from patients, operating the cash register and receiving monies and card payments from the general public. To take all appropriate action to ensure that patients receive the correct medication, with advice and counselling and that all directions associated with medicines are fully understood. To participate in the work in pharmacy stores, including the ordering of pharmaceuticals, goods receipt, invoice reconciliation and the maintenance of the Homecare Patient service. To participate in the supply, distribution and return of stock to and from wards, departments and community clinics including The top up service Automated cupboard replenishment To provide a ward based stock control service as necessary, working with the appropriate ward pharmacist, technician and nursing staff to ensure efficient ward stock control. To dispense and record appropriate details, according to written protocols for unlicensed and named patient medicines within pharmacy. To dispense and replenish controlled drugs completing the necessary legal documentation. To work on wards completing the following tasks: Drug histories Patients Own Drugs (PODs) assessment Medication supply for patient specific medicines Locker checks Replenishment of stock medicines Participation in audits Completing in-house Medicines Management Training pack. Post qualification and with significant experience working within the dispensary, to work towards gaining Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician status (ACPT) and complete the final accuracy of medicines prior to issue to patient. To dispose of medicines if unsuitable for use according to SOPs working under the supervision of a technician or pharmacist. To arrange for medicines to be re-labelled where necessary working to local SOPs under the supervision of a registered technician or pharmacist. To demonstrate on request appropriate tasks to unqualified and support staff. To participate in education and training programmes when appropriate and ensure that accurate records are kept of Continuous Professional Development, to ensure continued registration. To develop skills and knowledge in order to extend the professional service offered by pharmacy technicians to patients and staff within the Trust. To undertake the in-house rotational technician training programme, passing competencies proving ability in each area. To provide feedback on procedures when requested to by the Senior, Lead and Operational Technician(s). To participate in the provision of extended hours of service, including late night working, Saturdays and Sundays and bank holidays, according to formal rota arrangements. To report any suspected or observed defects in medicinal products and equipment to the appropriate person. To be familiar with, and maintain, safe standards of work and adequate records of all processes. To have due regard for, and to conform at all times with, those aspects of the General Pharmaceutical Council Code of Professional Ethics that apply to registered professionals. To have due regard for all statutory guidance applicable to the pharmacy, including Health and Safety at Work, Manual Handling and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH). To maintain at all times the rules relating to patient confidentiality. To maintain a clean and tidy department, organising the removal of waste to designated areas and transferring them for incineration. To have due regard for the Trust policies on discrimination. This list of duties is not exhaustive, and is subject to review at all times and in particular in the light of further developments in pharmaceutical services. To participate in the rotational pharmacy technician rota within the department and provide technical pharmaceutical services in all areas, to include: