Band 5 Clinical Pharmacy Technician - Out of Hospital Services

• Must have the following:
• Professional Registration with the GPhC.
• Dispensing Accuracy Accreditation. West Midland's scheme or equivalent.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
• Accredited Checking Technician (National Framework) or equivalent.
• Plus one of the following:
• Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians

OR

• BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science and Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills

OR

• equivalent as defined by the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Experience in Pharmacy pre-qualification
• Currently practicing as a band 4 pharmacy technician / equivalent or above with post-qualification experience within an acute setting
• The ability to demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge and the relevant practical experience for the post
• Significant experience within a pharmacy setting
• Experience of the specialist function for area of responsibility
• Experience of organising other grades of staff and their workload
• Experienced in working to policies and procedures
• Significant experience within a hospital pharmacy setting
• Understanding of Good Distribution Practice (GDP)
• Health and Safety at Work and COSHH
• Understanding of dispensing, stock control, supply and I.T systems and processes
• Knowledge of Code of Practice / Customer Care
• Knowledge of medicines, side effects and where to find further information
• Knowledge of practices, policies and procedures associated with the job
• Understands the need for delivering a cost effective service and the required work practices to reduce waste
• Able to demonstrate clear thinking, assess and solve simple problems
• Takes responsibility for own work/actions and contribution to the team success
• Able to communicate at an appropriate level complex information verbally, written or electronically as required
• Able to manage own time and tasks effectively to achieve objective
• Able to identify customer needs and deliver service to required level
• Demonstrates IT and keyboard skills including e-mail, word-processing
• Able to set work objectives for others supporting with training and mentoring. Managing deviation from objectives and timescales
• Demonstrates suitable interpersonal skills to work with other healthcare professionals and meet patient needs
• Motivates self and others
• Has knowledge and skills to advise patients on use of medicines at an appropriate level to support their treatment/care
• Recognises when issues/activities fall out of their scope and/or ability refers appropriately
• Demonstrates initiative
• Able to assess staff performance and provide constructive feedback
• Understands need for and is able to work to defined procedures
• Demonstrates ability to guide, support and train other members of staff
• Adaptable to change
• Ability to work in a team
• Enthusiastic, reliable and trustworthy and displays a mature attitude
• Good time management
• Careful and accurate in work
• Able to demonstrate discretion and diplomacy
• Fair and objective
• Flexible to the demands of the post, the needs of the pharmacy service and other staff
• Good team player and able to motive others
• Self-motivated and sound use of own initiative
• Keen to improve and develop the pharmacy service and committed to the concept of technician-led services
• Keen to develop own person skill and use these for the benefit of others
• Able to demonstrate timely referral to senior staff appropriately
• Ability to travel to other Trust sites
• Flexible to work in accordance with service needs
• Committed to abide by the Trust Vision and Values