Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 434-SCS6209154
- Employer
- Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Wycombe Hospital (may involve travel off site)
- Town
- High Wycombe
- Salary
- £28,407 - £34,581 Per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Higher Level Pharmacy Technician - Anticoagulation
Band 5
Be part of our BHT family
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.
We care for over half a million patients every year:
- provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
- nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
- regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
- deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.
More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.
We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.
If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work – and invite you to join our BHT family.
Job overview
Are you looking to use your skills in a different way? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a higher level qualified pharmacy technician to work as part of the pharmacist led anticoagulation team. We currently provide a pharmacist led specialist direct oral anticoagulation service as well as a small number of warfarin clinics. across Buckinghamshire.
The DOAC (Direct Oral Anticoagulation) team would love to hear from a Pharmacy Technician wanting to expand their skills and knowledge by joining the team in this exciting new role. There is scope for the role to evolve to fit the service.
In the heart of Buckinghamshire countryside, the Trust is located conveniently close to London and Oxford. We provide services to three main sites, Wycombe, Amersham and Stoke Mandeville. As a progressive department we continually look to be at the forefront of medicines management and are committed to the development of our staff. We fully support CPD.
If you are looking for that new and exciting challenge this could be just the role for you.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for supporting the pharmacist led anticoagulation team with the clinic service provided to patients, providing follow up telephone consultations and counselling to those newly initiated. You will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to support and develop anticoagulation services, maximising efficiency and safety along with the provision of excellent patient care.
As part of a specialist team you will also have the opportunity to learn management and personal skills by working with ward Pharmacists and ward assistants in the Pharmacy department and also in the Satellite Pharmacies.
Working for our organisation
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work!
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential criteria
- NVQ level 3 or Apprenticeship in Pharmacy Services
- Registered with GPHC
- ACPT accredited or willing to work towards qualification.
Desirable criteria
- NVQ assessor or equivalent
EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- Previous Hospital Pharmacy Experience
- Experience of Audits
- Training other Pharmacy Staff
- Experience of counselling patients
- Experience of previous line management
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential criteria
- Ability to work in an organised and calm fashion in a busy environment.
- Be able to delegate and coordinate other staff
- To be forward thinking and be able to develop new ideas
- The ability to identify the need for SOP’s and assist in the preparation and implementation of new ones.
- Ability to work to Standard Operating Procedures accurately and in a timely fashion
- Ability to supervise and train other pharmacy staff (including assistants, student technicians and trainee pharmacists)
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge or experience of anticoagulant medications
- Be able to work on own initiative and be capable of making decisions.
- Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner (verbal and written)
- To be able to recognise limits of own competencies and when to refer and seek advice from colleagues.
- Intermediate keyboard/computer skills
- To be prepared to develop a good understanding of management issues and be prepared to attend any training sessions necessary for development
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential criteria
- Ability to work off site and travel between sites/GP surgeries
Desirable criteria
- Flexibility and willingness to work in other sections with short notice
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kirsty Scott
- Job title
- Lead Anticoagulation Pharmacist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01494 425590
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