Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, well-motivated, either soon to be, or newly registered Pharmacy Technician to work on a rotational basis across University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust & Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust, as a Cross sector Rotational Foundation Pharmacy Technician.
This opportunity will involve working in a truly transformational way, as part of our integrated care system in Dorset to deliver high quality care and allow for professional development and shaping how pharmacy will work in the future. These posts will afford you unique opportunities to experience diverse roles providing services across Dorset in a variety of sectors.
The post holder should be ready for a new challenge, and show initiative to build on knowledge gained from their initial 2 years education & training to develop foundation practice. TheFPT Programme is designed to enable newly qualified pharmacy technicians to demonstrate learning outcomes from the APTUK Foundation Pharmacy Framework supporting development from foundation to advanced practice.
We welcome applications from candidates who have completed their training in any area of pharmacy including acute hospital, GP surgery, community pharmacy & primary care.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the pharmacy services throughout Dorset and should be adaptable to new situations and be confident to work independently and as part of a team.
Main duties of the job
The pharmacy teams at University Hospitals Dorset and Dorset HealthCare and their respective Trusts value and champion inclusivity and diversity. We are open to discussions on flexible working, part time and job share opportunities. Informal visits and enquiries are fully supported and support seven day working, staff are required to work late nights, weekend and bank holiday on a rotational basis.
This post is a 50/50 split rotations with University Hospitals Dorset your base will primarily be at the Trusts main sites in Bournemouth and Poole. Your role will focus on acute secondary care. You will provide pharmacy services to:
- Medicines Optimisation for inpatients
- Dispensary services including final accuracy checking
- Aseptic preparation
- Procurement & distribution
During rotations with Dorset HealthCare your role will focus on medicines optimisations within community services. You will provide pharmacy services across Dorset to:
- Community Hospitals (inpatient and outpatient units)
- Mental Health Services (inpatient and outpatient units)
- Dispensary services
- Community Hubs/ teams and Community Services
- Patients in their homes
- Primary Care Networks
Some of the workplaces whilst on rotations with Dorset HealthCare are not easily reached via public transport. Therefore, a full driving licence/own form of transport is essential for these posts. A fuel allowance is provided during Dorset HealthCare rotations.
About us
We are a three site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.
We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £250m estates programme in progress will deliver state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the healthcare needs of the populations we serve.
In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you’ll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.
Please note:
Staff recruited are expected to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.
An advert may close early if sufficient applications are received.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst it is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.
Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.
Please note the trust will recoup the cost of the DBS check from your first months salary. This is currently £38 for an Enhanced and £18 for a Standard check
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Poole Hospital or Dorset Healthcare
Interview: April 11th 2023
For further information please contact :
Rachel Prest
Tel: 0300 019 6374 or email:
Or
Sarah Adams Email:
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Poole Hospital or Dorset Healthcare
Interview: April 11th 2023
For further information please contact :
Rachel Prest
Tel: 0300 019 6374 or email:
Or
Sarah Adams Email:
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC National Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
- Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Regular patient contact
- Experience of working in a busy pharmacy department in primary or secondary care
Desirable
- Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy department.
- Experience of using JAC pharmacy computer system
- Experience of ward based working
- Experience of working in an Aseptic Unit
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Demonstrated ability to work methodically and accurately
- Able to analyse and interpret prescriptions, identify problems and decide upon an appropriate course of action
- Basic computer literacy & keyboard skills
- Neat, numerate
Knowledge
Essential
- Good basic understanding of pharmacy law and ethics, roles and responsibilities
- Good understanding of delivering quality care and providing a safe and efficient service
Desirable
- Knowledge of aseptic working
- Knowledge of medicines optimisation
- Knowledge of the legal aspects of final accuracy checking and the law relating to prescriptions
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Committed to continuing professional development (CPD)
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Aware of own limitations / authority
- Friendly, professional image
- Conscientious
- Good working relationships with other healthcare professionals
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Able to work flexibly and participate in weekend working, Bank Holiday rotas and other rotas as operational duties require
- Prepared to work on a rotational basis
- Prepared to complete the relevant training & competencies in accordance with the foundation pharmacy technician framework
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good written and oral communication
Language requirement
Essential
- Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC National Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
- Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Regular patient contact
- Experience of working in a busy pharmacy department in primary or secondary care
Desirable
- Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy department.
- Experience of using JAC pharmacy computer system
- Experience of ward based working
- Experience of working in an Aseptic Unit
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Demonstrated ability to work methodically and accurately
- Able to analyse and interpret prescriptions, identify problems and decide upon an appropriate course of action
- Basic computer literacy & keyboard skills
- Neat, numerate
Knowledge
Essential
- Good basic understanding of pharmacy law and ethics, roles and responsibilities
- Good understanding of delivering quality care and providing a safe and efficient service
Desirable
- Knowledge of aseptic working
- Knowledge of medicines optimisation
- Knowledge of the legal aspects of final accuracy checking and the law relating to prescriptions
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Committed to continuing professional development (CPD)
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Aware of own limitations / authority
- Friendly, professional image
- Conscientious
- Good working relationships with other healthcare professionals
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Able to work flexibly and participate in weekend working, Bank Holiday rotas and other rotas as operational duties require
- Prepared to work on a rotational basis
- Prepared to complete the relevant training & competencies in accordance with the foundation pharmacy technician framework
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good written and oral communication
Language requirement
Essential
- Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
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.
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).
Additional information
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).
