Job Description

Are you a forward-thinking and motivated registered pharmacy technician who would like to expand on clinical and leadership knowledge in secondary care? We are a diverse and dynamic family with a defined education and training strategy who will help you to reach your next career goal.



The post holder will be rotating through our inpatient and outpatient dispensaries, stores and procurement and wards as part of their learning pathway.



To be able to progress to a Band 5 senior pharmacy technician role, the post holder will need to meet the following:



Complete the probation period and be substantively confirmed in their post as per the Trust's Probationary Policy & Procedure



Have completed BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and the Practice of Pharmacy Technicians or equivalent



Achieved the Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification



Achieved the Accredited in Medicines Management (AIMM) qualification / Medicines Optimisation Program (MOP) or equivalent



Have completed a minimum of 4 (3 month) rotations (2 rotations if completed PTPT training at NMUH)



Have no issues with attendance or performance.



Mandatory training up to date



The post holder will ensure that the Medicines Management, Procurement, Dispensary and Distribution services are delivered in a safe, effective, economic and timely manner. They will be responsible for ensuring that all documentation and procedures are carried out in accordance with current legislation and guidelines.



Dispensary and Distribution duties will include in-patient, out-patient and ward based dispensing, taking in prescriptions, deal with queries, dispensing Control Drugs, counselling patients, ward stock topping up, stock control, expiry checks, coordination and managing staff among other tasks.



The post holder will be responsible for managing stock control in the dispensary, investigating and resolving discrepancies, and implementing new systems of work to improve stock control.



Procurement duties will include receiving stock, placing orders and maintaining a safe working environment.



Medicines Management duties will include supporting Medicines Optimisation at ward level by completing Drug Histories, POD checking, transcribing, counselling, dispensing using our satellite units, checking expiry dates and stock counting. Be part of audits, projects and surveys.



North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London's busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond.



Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients' wellbeing.



We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families.

For more information, please access the following link:

https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/



If you want further information about this role, please download the and Person Specification attached. Ultimately, you can email the contact name provided.