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Job overview

Following new investment in the Pharmacy, we are looking for an experienced, registered Pharmacy Technician to work alongside the Senior Pharmacist for Homecare and High-cost drugs in leading the Pharmacy Homecare Service and managing high-cost drugs.  The Trust has an excellent reputation for delivering Rheumatology and Metabolic Bone Services to the whole of Shropshire and neighbouring counties in England and Wales and the Pharmacy Homecare Service supports these patients in delivering cutting edge medicines to over 2,300 patients. This demand is growing as new therapies and NICE guidance become available.  As the Senior Pharmacy Technician for  Pharmacy Homecare, you will work closely alongside a team of experienced technical, professional and homecare administration staff to maintain and develop a high standard of Medicines Homecare to patients with often long term and complex conditions who receive their medication at home. The role will involve direct patient communication, liaison with clinicians, clinical pharmacists and nurse specialists as well as external homecare and pharmaceutical companies.

** Banding subject to Agenda for Change evaluation **

Main duties of the job

You must be a qualified pharmacy technician and registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Have excellent organisational skills and the desire to provide a high quality, safe, effective and efficient service to our patients. You must be able to work under pressure, prioritise work and be able to work alone as well as part of a team. You will also supervise and manage other members of the team. The role ensures that RJAH homecare services are of a consistently high quality and in line with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Homecare Standards and local policy and procedures.

The role will work closely with the Trust Finance Team and our partners across the ICS to ensure that medicines are appropriately invoiced to the correct commissioners and the Trust adheres to the Best Value Medicines principles. The postholder will lead on establishing reporting mechanisms to ensure good financial governance and oversight.

The role also includes a regular operational commitment in order to maintain competencies and demonstrate fitness to practice as a registered pharmacy technician. You’ll need to be able to work over 7 days of the week, hours of work as required. The department offers a weekend and bank holiday service which you will be expected to participate in.

Working for our organisation

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job – we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role. 

We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities – including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans’ Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).

RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.

The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.

We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.