Job overview

Are you an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual? Do you want to be part of a vibrant, dynamic, friendly and supportive team? Do you want to develop a career in hospital pharmacy? Do you want to make a difference? If the answer is yes, then this may be the job just for you… This is an excellent opportunity for both experienced and newly qualified technicians alike to develop their skills within the hospital pharmacy setting.

The Trust went live with its comprehensive Electronic Clinical Patient Record/EPMA System in July 2015. Vital signs are recorded direct from BP machines, electronic prescribing and electronic drug charts are in use Trust-wide and patient documentation (clinical notes, care planning) is now electronic for the entire multidisciplinary team. This has transformed our working practices and is a really exciting time to join the Trust.

***Closing date is indicative only and this vacancy may close early without notice when sufficient applications have been received.***

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated technician to join our team of rotational technicians. The post holder will participate in a structured rotational programme gaining experience and training in:

  • Dispensary services
  • Distribution and Community Health Services
  • Procurement and Homecare Services
  • Clinical Trials and High Cost Drugs Data Management
  • A training post consisting of rotations for 6 months in Dispensary, Distribution, and Community Health Services, Procurement and Clinical Trials/High Cost Drugs data management service areas.

    To support the training of pre-registration technicians and pharmacy assistants.

    To gain the Accredited Checking Technician qualification and undertake Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training

    Working for our organisation

    Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

    We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of “Outstanding” from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

    Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard’s Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

    Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

    We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

    Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

    Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

    Person specification

    Trust Values

    Essential criteria

  • Demonstrating understanding of Trust Values
  • Education / Skills / Experience

    Essential criteria

  • BTEC and NVQ3 in pharmaceutical science or equivalent pharmacy technician course
  • Registration with the GPhC (or in the process of registration)
  • Good verbal and written communication skills with internal and external colleagues
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to prioritise
  • Good team working skills
  • Good computing skills
  • Good patient counselling skills
  • Experience of working in various sections of pharmacy
  • Understanding Confidentiality issues
  • Commitment and adherence to the Equality Act
  • Weekend and Bank Holiday working
  • Desirable criteria

  • Evidence of CPD
  • Experience of hospital pharmacy
  • Experience of staff training
  • Problem solving skills / Good Planning Skills
  • Supervisory skills
  • Audit Knowledge
  • General Guidance for Applicants

    The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working wherever possible. The Trust also welcomes applications from candidates wishing to job share with or without job share partners.

    We are committed to equal opportunities, and have been approved as a Disability Confident Employer.

    The Trust offers a number of benefits, including a relocation loan for new starters moving to the area. More details on our range of benefits can be found on the Homerton website.

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