Higher Level Pharmacy Technician - Homecare HIV Service - 18.75 hpw

Higher Level Pharmacy Technician - Homecare HIV Service - 18.75 hpw

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Closing Date: 13.04.25 (this may change dependent on response)

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 14.04.25

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 21.04.25

Are you a patient-centred individual who enjoys working in a multi-disciplinary team? Do you want to make a direct difference to patient care and work in a NHS Trust that values their team and their development?

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and flexible Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly and dedicated homecare services team.

Main duties of the job

You will:

• Provide support in the delivery of a quality homecare medicines supply service to patients under the care of the HIV service in Bradford.
• Provide a link between the HIV service team and the homecare services team to improve the timely prescribing, ordering and supply of patients' medication to reduce both wastage or missed doses of treatment.
• Maintain the safe, efficient and cost-effective supply of homecare medicines to patients under the care of the HIV service including clinic collection by patients.
• Provide routine advice to patients/carers on pharmaceutical products and further supplies including liaison with prescribers and pharmacy professionals.

If you believe you have what it takes to help deliver the benefits of this service, then please get in touch.

About us

We can offer staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites, pension scheme including life assurance cover and advice on childcare.

At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.

We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.

In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand-new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Experience

• Significant experience of Technical pharmacy service delivery post qualification acquired through NVQ3 in Pharmacy Services or BTEC equivalent level qualification plus specialist training and experience to degree or equivalent level.
• Experience of working in a similar role.
• Experience of working in homecare services.
• Experience of supervising staff including basic HR advice.
• Member of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK.

Skills

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Good team working skills.
• Demonstrable attention to detail.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Medicines Management.
• Knowledge and understanding of Pharmaceutical technical procedures specific to the area of work.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills (NVQ) or equivalent qualification.
• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Other Requirements

• Demonstrates continued professional development or equivalent knowledge through experience.
• Excellent physical fitness and good general health.
• Flexibility in working hours to suit the needs of the department.

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.

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata