Pharmacy Technician Higher Level (XR05)

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Job Summary

Due to the progression of previous post holders, we have exciting opportunities for ambitious, self-motivated and committed Pharmacy Technicians who are registered with the GPhC to join the Medicines Management and Pharmacy Services team at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals supporting the ward support service. Also, trainee Pharmacy Technicians who are due to qualify within the next six months are also invited to apply.

You will work as part of a large multi-disciplinary team who make a real difference to patient care. By taking a patient first approach you will focus on helping patients to optimise medicines. You will collaborate with other teams, communicating effectively to ensure a safe, seamless integrated transfer of care for patients.

Expected Shortlisting Date

01/04/2025

Planned Interview Date

16/04/2025

Main duties of the job

Working as part of a large multidisciplinary team, you will provide a service to our inpatients at LTHT.

There will be an opportunity to be involved with and potentially lead improvement work to provide the best care for our patients and to grow and develop the next generation of pharmacy professionals.

All necessary training will be provided, and we will support you through a structured learning pathway.

About Us

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the largest acute trusts in England with MMPS being a highly respected and forward-thinking Pharmacy department.

MMPS is recognised in the organisation for our collaborative working, and continuous support to our workforce to develop their potential in delivering the best patient care.

There are great retail outlets, theatres, Leeds Arena and many great bars, restaurants and sports facilities. Along with excellent rail links and Leeds Bradford Airport nearby, Leeds is a fabulous city to live and work in.

As part of your role, you will be required to work evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays on a rotational basis. These posts will be based at either St James' Hospital or LGI.

Ideally, we are looking for full time, 37.5 hours a week however we do have a flexible approach to the working hours.

For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact Lorna Craven on 0113 20643.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Date posted

07 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9298-MMP-359

Job locations

St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF

Job Description
Job responsibilities

Working under guidance of SOPs, GMP, COSHH, the post holder will:

1. Dispense and issue medicines to patients ensuring that all the necessary information is available.
2. Dispense clinical trial medication and complete all required documentation following the defined Standard Operating Procedures.
3. Dispense specialist hospital-only medicines and unlicensed medicines which require accurate, detailed records.
4. Dispense oral/IV chemotherapy medicines taking necessary precautions detailed in SOPs.
5. Dispense controlled drugs and ensure that all legally required records are accurate and up to date.
6. Ensure that all information needed for accurate stock control and prescription issues data is recorded.
7. Check dispensed items for accuracy as an accredited checker.
8. Liaise with Procurement staff about urgently required medicines, and informing patients and other health care staff about supply problems / delays.
9. Recover, assess and re-cycle drugs dispensed to inpatients, ensuring that all information needed for accurate stock control and prescription issues data is recorded using the appropriate paper or electronic system.
10. Liaise with medical staff and pharmacy ward teams to find out about new admissions, discharges and transfers, to enable prioritisation of the Pharmacy service.
11. Answer queries from nurses and other healthcare professionals, within limit of authority referring where required.
12. Promote good communications between Pharmacy and Ward staff to ensure a safe, efficient and cost-effective medicines service.
13. Provide advice and information to patients on how to take their medicines effectively and safely.
14. Assist in the training of Pre-registration Technicians, Technicians, Pharmacy Support Workers and pre-registration Pharmacists.
15. Participate in recruitment and selection of junior technical staff.

Person Specification
Qualifications Essential

• BTEC level3 in pharmaceutical science /NVQ level 3 in pharmacy services or equivalent (or due to qualify in the next 6 months)

Desirable

• Accredited accuracy checker (or working towards)

Skills and Behaviours Essential

• Understanding the Leeds Way
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to prioritise workload

Desirable

• Experience using clinical systems such as chemocare

Experience Essential

• Experience of working in a patient facing role
• Experience of training staff

Desirable

• Recruitment experience
• Experience of co-ordinating a team

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF

Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/