Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Responsibilities

Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing requests for repeat prescriptions and medicines reaching review dates; make necessary changes as an independent prescriber, and ensure patients are booked in for necessary monitoring tests where required.

Reconcile medicines following hospital discharge, identify and rectify unexplained changes, perform a clinical medication review, including dose titration and booking of follow-up tests and work with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge.

Manage patients and health care professionals medicine queries, including providing telephone patient advice.

Support the Practice to deliver on QOF and locally commissioned services.

Run own special interest clinics where responsible for prescribing as an independent prescriber for conditions where medicines have a large component.

Provide medicines information and training to Practice healthcare professionals and admin staff.

Review daily Pathology results for patients on known medicines.

Lead as a source of medicines information for all the practice team and patients (e.g. doses, side effects and out of stock queries)

Lead on changes in evidence-based prescribing.

Contribute to reductions in medicine related hospital admissions and readmissions by supporting patients to get the best outcomes from their medicines and identifying and addressing medicines related issues.

Develop and manage new services that are built around new medicines or NICE guidance where a new medicine/recommendations allow the development of a new care pathway (eg DOACs)

Plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general pharmaceutical care programmes for patients in core areas including long term conditions.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in Pharmacy, and
• registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)
• Member of or working towards (through foundation) RPS
• Faculty membership
• Independent prescribing qualification

Desirable

• Extensive post qualification experience working with patients and the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• In-depth clinical knowledge of medicines and applied therapeutics.
• An appreciation of the nature of General Practice.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good IT skills.
• An awareness of the breadth of common acute and long-term conditions that are likely to be seen in a general medical practice.
• Previous General Practice or Hospital experience is essential.
• Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and can refer to GPs when appropriate.
• Work effectively independently and as a team member.
• Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Queensway Medical Centre

Address

Queensway

Poulton-le-fylde

Lancashire

FY6 7ST

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.queenswaymedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To be responsible for the safe and accurate dispensing of all medicines and medicinal products as prescribed by authorised prescribers within the medical and dental centre in accordance with UK legislation, manufacturers recommendations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• To provide advice on pharmacy and prescribing issues within the scope of own competence.
• To work alone or as part of a team within the dispensary.
• To provide effective day to day management of the dispensary.
• To ensure safe and accurate dispensing of all medical and dental prescriptions as prescribed by registered medical practitioners and non-medical prescribers, including controlled drugs (CDs), accountable drugs (ADs) and medical appliances.
• To provide pharmaceutical advice/counselling to patients.
• To collect and receipt prescription charges accurately.
• To maintain all statutory records, logs and registers.
• To procure, receipt, and be responsible for safe custody, storage, and audit of all medicinal products including CDs and ADs in accordance with UK legislation, manufacturers recommendations and SOPs.
• To ensure active stock control measures and storage are in place to maintain adequate stock levels to meet the needs of the Practice while minimising wastage.
• To provide advice/training to medical centre staff on pharmacy and prescribing issues within the scope of professional competence.
• To mentor and train personnel who may be undertaking dispensary awareness training including pharmacy technicians and Combat Med Tech (CMT)/Medics.
• To respond appropriately to the Central Alerting System in respect to Medicines/Pharmaceutical matters and document accordingly.
• To safeguard the confidentiality of any personal/medical information obtained in the course of duties.

• To undertake general housekeeping duties including archiving, statistical reporting, cleaning, stock checks etc.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Must have NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services.
• Must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Must have two years post qualification experience in dispensing.
• Must have two years experience of dispensing in Primary Care.
• Must be in date and able to provide certification for Safeguarding children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults up to and including Level 3 training

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)

Address

Ilchester

Somerset

BA22 8HT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.militarymedicalpersonnel.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy Team at HMP Doncaster, a category B Prison located in Doncaster.

Hours

You will work a 37.5 hour week on a shift rota. This will cover:

Monday - Sunday 7am - 5.30pm

Alternate weekends

Bank holidays

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £41,658 per annum - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

HMP Doncaster

Marsh Gate

Doncaster

South Yorkshire

DN5 8UX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplushij.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder(s), alongside the lead pharmacist for cancer services and their peers, will be responsible for leading and developing the advanced clinical pharmacy service to the Cancer Services Department. They will provide an expert pharmaceutical service for the management of these patients, deliver high quality pharmaceutical care and improve patient safety.

Additional working pattern details: Plus week-end and bank holiday rota

See job description for more detailed information about the role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Active registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• UK recognised Degree in Pharmacy
• Qualified as a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber

Desirable

• Health assessment skills qualification

Experience

Essential

• Significant clinical experience working in a UK hospital at minimum band 7 level equivalent or above, in cancer services
• Experience delivering and developing a clinical pharmacy service
• Evidence of significant personal development, professionally and managerially

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Extensive knowledge of medicines optimisation acquired through Post graduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma or equivalent experience or training
• Self-motivated, able to use initiative & prioritise workload as well as work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Able to produce a range of written documents, including drug usage reports, SOPs, policies and guidelines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Able to challenge inappropriate prescribing and influence prescribing decisions of all healthcare professionals including senior medical colleagues.
• Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk & promote safety
• Be proficient in IT and applications including Word, Excel, Outlook
• Adaptable to the changing needs of the service including flexible working patterns (e.g. weekend working and working at both sites) and capable of working in a demanding environment with frequent interruptions
• Has a responsive, solution focused approach to addressing issues and barriers
• Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and ensure a stakeholder focused response

Desirable

• Identify and implement measures to improve cost-effective prescribing

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cheltenham General Hospital (Pharmacy Department)

Sandford Road

GL53 7AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of customer care are consistently maintained, with a strong focus on patient needs and experience.

• Supervise and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Dispensary, seeking guidance from the Principal Pharmacy Technician Dispensary where required.

• Oversee the technical aspects of the dispensing process undertaken by pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pre-registration/trainee technicians, senior pharmacy assistants, and trainee pharmacists.

• Receive prescriptions into the Dispensary, ensuring prescription charges are collected where applicable and in accordance with departmental procedures.

• Participate in the labelling and dispensing of inpatient, outpatient, controlled drug, day-case, and discharge prescriptions, ensuring compliance with departmental procedures and relevant standards.

• Provide support and guidance to staff in resolving operational issues, including liaising with other healthcare professionals where appropriate.

• Undertake line management responsibility for designated members of the Dispensary Team, as agreed with the Principal Pharmacy Technician Dispensary.

• Monitor near-miss dispensing errors, identify trends, and support the development and implementation of appropriate actions to address identified issues or training needs.

• Support the Principal Pharmacy Technician Dispensary in investigating dispensary-related incidents, including near-misses and Trust-wide reports, and contribute to learning and service improvement.

• Support the safe and efficient operation of the robotic dispensing system, working with the Lead Pharmacy Technician for IT and Automation and contributing to the robot maintenance rota as required.

Please refer to the attached JD

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• BTEC National Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science, NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent
• Accredited accuracy checking technician

Desirable

• Educational supervisor for ACPT
• Leadership and Management qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Competence in medication counselling of patients
• Experience of dispensary services and service development
• Formulation of standard operating procedures
• Customer orientated experience
• Training, mentoring and supervision of staff
• Staff recruitment
• Significant hospital experience of a range and level relevant for the post

Desirable

• Experience of Team Leading
• Conducting and supervising audits

Knowledge

Essential

• Up to date knowledge of current legislation and accepted standards of practice, pharmaceutical guidance and Medicines Optimisation
• Good IT literacy skills to be able to use computers in all aspects of the job including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams and other commonly used applications
• An understanding of incident reporting and risk management systems

Desirable

• Good presentation skills
• To be able to deal with complaints from patients and other healthcare staff
• Understanding of importance of monitoring quality of service and clinical audit skills

Personal Skills

Essential

• Strong team working skills and ability to work effectively with other teams
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Able to thrive on development/change
• Ability to lead a team
• Self-motivated and organised
• Ability to plan and organise ongoing service delivery
• Ability to appropriately prioritise competing demands
• Ability to plan and organise ongoing training programmes

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ3 Pharmacy Technician/Registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician
• Accuracy Checking Technician Qualification
• Achieved Accredited MM/Medicines Optimisation qualification or willingness to complete if not already achieved
• Level 4 Clinical Diploma or willingness to complete if not already achieved

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Communicate effectively to all levels of staff
• IT Literate in routine Microsoft applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc)
• Extensive knowledge of clinical pharmacy and ward-based working
• High degree of self-motivation and ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to present information concisely and clearly
• Ability to problem solve within scope of practice
• Ability to communicate with senior decision makers
• Knowledge and understanding of basic management principles including team management and motivation
• Knowledge and skills to mentor and develop staff

Experience

Essential

• Able to demonstrate relevant post registration knowledge, skills and experience
• Writing SOPs
• Development of consistent service through KPI and intervention reporting across PCN's

Desirable

• Involvement in leadership and project delivery

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Approachable
• Confident and motivational
• Completer/Finisher
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Professional role model
• Ability to identify and deliver on innovative best practice
• Patient focused

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Hereford County Hospital

Union Walk

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached Job Description and Person Specification

It is essential that you possess an MPharm degree or equivalent. Applications from current pre-registration pharmacists will be considered and registration with GPhC is essential upon your start date.

This salary commences on the first pay point and increases after 1 year upon successive completion of objectives.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• MPharm degree
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Excellent clinical / pharmaceutical knowledge relating to promotion of high quality, effective and cost effective use of medicines
• Understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and their influence on current practice
• Commitment to CPD.
• Record of personal development.

Desirable

• Post registration experience / documented clinical experience
• Experience of delivering a high quality service
• Human resource management experience.
• Experience in managing outpatient / retail pharmacy services

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.

Employer details

Employer name

PharmaC (The Clatterbridge Pharmacy Ltd)

Address

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool (PharmaC)

65 Pembroke Place

Liverpool

L7 8YA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

The postholder will be responsible for providing specialist clinical pharmacy services to Clinical Immunology across Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and supporting regional immunoglobulin commissioning and governance activities. The role will work closely with Clinical Immunology clinicians, the Medicines Effectiveness Team, NHS England and the Thames Valley regional immunology network to ensure the safe, effective and cost-effective use of specialist medicines.

Please see attached Job Description for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) degree or equivalent.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent).
• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Desirable

• Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS).
• MSc in Clinical Pharmacy
• Independent / Non-Medical Prescribing qualification.
• Accredited Diploma Tutor status.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about our department and see what our team has to say you can watch our YouTube video https://youtu.be/JgVFF1jMsuY or Pharmacy Brochure :: Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 15th September 2026

Closing date : 29th September 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Qualified Pharmacy Technician (NVQ3 / BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences) with post qualification experience.
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Qualified Accredited Checker of dispensed items
• Qualified NVQ Assessor (A1) (A2) and verifier.
• Qualified NVQ Verifier (V1)

Desirable

• Accredited Medicines Management Qualification
• Significant Management Qualification. Degree level or NVQ4/Diploma level

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Evidence of commitment to CPD as a minimum to meet mandatory requirements of the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Substantial practical experience of managing staff within Hospital Pharmacy environment at senior manager level.
• Qualified to Trust Management and Leadership Programme
• Significant experience of managing ward, pharmacy and technical services
• Experience of managing within or appropriate technical function in an NHS environment
• Experience in management of technical staff
• Experience of promoting medicines incident reporting and gain participation of Nursing Managers
• Excellent knowledge of dispensary & procurement processes

Desirable

• Experience of working in a purchasing post within a large organisation
• Working Knowledge of management of pharmacy computer systems
• Experience & knowledge of licensing systems for medicines

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Proficient in the use of pharmacy computer systems
• Evidence of managing teams, including delegating and implementing change management
• Ability to motivate and gain participation of individuals in the pharmacy team
• Excellent organised time management and communications
• Ability to work as an acknowledged member of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to deal with potentially difficult / aggressive patients in mental health wards
• Ability to understand clinical information, e.g. performance indicators and targets, and to act on these as appropriate

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Nicholas Hospital

Jubilee Road

Gosforth

NE3 3XT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed job description, person specification and further information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifcations & Training

Essential

• Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) degree or equivalent
• Registered as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year pre-registration training and minimum 3 years' experience

Desirable

• Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
• GCP trained

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Significant post qualification hospital pharmacy experience
• Demonstrate involvement in supporting clinical trials.
• Understanding of Clinical Trials legislation
• Relevant experience working in Oncology/Haematology field.

Desirable

• Experience working in a pharmacy clinical trials department
• Experience working in pharmacy aseptics unit
• Knowledge of current and future developments in cancer treatment.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospitals Bath

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

You should have a passion for improvement and patient-focused care and should be able to work well as part of a multidisciplinary team. Excellent communication skills is a prerequisite.

We pride ourselves in the way we support our team members and enable them to develop. We will help you gain leadership skills to enable you to work with greater autonomy and responsibility.

You will be able to find a job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interview will be held on 06.10.2026

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Level 4 Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice or NVQ Level 3 and BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development
• Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT)
• Accredited Medicines Management Technician (MMPT)
• Significant post-registration experience of working as a pharmacy technician on a ward or in a clinical area.

Desirable

• Management Qualification/Experience
• Membership of a professional body e.g. APTUK.
• HEIW Level 4 Consultation Skills for Pharmacy Technicians
• Trained Educational Supervisor for the PRPT programme
• Certificate in Education or equivalent teaching qualification
• Leadership Qualification
• PWDS Pharmacy Optimisation Training Programme (PMOTP)- Unit 3 Clinical Prioritisation.
• CIPPS Qualification in Procurement
• Level 4/5 Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Services and Therapeutics
• Qualification in Service Improvement i.e. IQT Bronze, or foundation in improvement module or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience in secondary care
• Extensive experience of training different staff grades
• Experience of the management/supervision of staff
• Experience in managing change
• Experience in managing a service
• Demonstrate accuracy and efficiency in dispensing, accuracy checking and throughout the medicines management ward processes

Desirable

• Experience in more than one sector
• Experience of recruiting staff
• Experience of reading and interpreting blood results

Other

Essential

• Flexible approach to the needs of the service to undertake weekend, Bank holiday and late shift working
• Ability to travel within the Health Board and across Wales as necessary in a timely manner

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Withybush General Hospital

Fishguard Road

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

Person Specification

Eduation/Qualifications

Essential

• Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy
• Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Certificate qualification or equivalent
• Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma qualification or equivalent
• Takes personal responsibility for Continuing Professional Development as evidenced by portfolio
• Uses reflective practice for personal and professional development

Desirable

• Independent Prescriber or working towards qualification

Experience

Essential

• Post-qualification experience of clinical pharmacy, medicines information and prescribing advice
• Experience of working in secondary care and in a multidisciplinary environment
• Experience of providing a Clinical Pharmacy Service with good medicines management initiatives
• Experience of working effectively within multi-disciplinary groups
• Experience of undertaking structured medicine reviews
• Experience of training and tutoring in a hospital setting
• Experience of audit techniques
• Experience in supervising a team / service

Desirable

• Primary care experience including Community Services / Experience of line management / Experience of project management

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the NHS and political environment
• Sound knowledge of prescribing, pharmacy and medicines management issues faced in primary and secondary care
• Up to date clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge
• Excellent communicator - both verbal and written including presentation skills
• Excellent clinical skills
• Effective negotiation skills and ability to persuade others
• Good inter-personal skills and ability to build relationships
• Ability to provide succinct and objective advice
• Flexibility in approach to meet service needs and ability to support complex changes
• Innovative thinker and 'can do' approach

Desirable

• Knowledge of interface issues

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Parsons Green Health Centre

5-7 Parsons Green, Fulham

London

SW6 4UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Must have the following:
• *Professional Registration with the GPhC.
• *Dispensing Accuracy Accreditation. West Midland's scheme or equivalent.
• *Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
• *Accredited Checking Technician (National Framework) or equivalent.
• Plus one of the following:
• *Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians
• OR
• *BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science and Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills
• OR
• *equivalent as defined by the General Pharmaceutical Council

Desirable

• *Accredited Checking Technician (National Framework)

Experience

Essential

• *Experience in Pharmacy pre-qualification
• *Currently practicing as a band 4 pharmacy technician / equivalent or above with post-qualification experience within an acute setting
• *The ability to demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge and the relevant practical experience for the post
• *Significant experience within a pharmacy setting
• *Experience of the specialist function for area of responsibility
• *Experience of organising other grades of staff and their workload
• *Experienced in working to policies and procedures
• *Significant experience within a hospital pharmacy setting
• *Understanding of Good Distribution Practice (GDP)
• *Health and Safety at Work and COSHH
• *Understanding of dispensing, stock control, supply and I.T systems and processes
• *Knowledge of Code of Practice / Customer Care
• *Knowledge of medicines, side effects and where to find further information
• *Knowledge of practices, policies and procedures associated with the job
• *Understands the need for delivering a cost effective service and the required work practices to reduce waste

Desirable

• *Experience working as a Clinical Pharmacy Technician or similar capacity
• *Deputising for senior personnel, co-ordinating daily work flow including situational staff management
• *Experience in setting up new working practices or procedures
• *Participation in the training and mentoring of staff
• *Understanding of ward environment

Additional Criteria

Essential

• *Able to demonstrate clear thinking, assess and solve simple problems
• *Takes responsibility for own work/actions and contribution to the team success
• *Able to communicate at an appropriate level complex information verbally, written or electronically as required
• *Able to manage own time and tasks effectively to achieve objective
• *Able to identify customer needs and deliver service to required level
• *Demonstrates IT and keyboard skills including e-mail, word-processing
• *Able to set work objectives for others supporting with training and mentoring. Managing deviation from objectives and timescales
• *Demonstrates suitable interpersonal skills to work with other healthcare professionals and meet patient needs
• *Motivates self and others
• *Has knowledge and skills to advise patients on use of medicines at an appropriate level to support their treatment/care
• *Recognises when issues/activities fall out of their scope and/or ability refers appropriately
• *Demonstrates initiative
• *Able to assess staff performance and provide constructive feedback
• *Understands need for and is able to work to defined procedures
• *Demonstrates ability to guide, support and train other members of staff
• *Adaptable to change
• *Ability to work in a team
• *Enthusiastic, reliable and trustworthy and displays a mature attitude
• *Good time management
• *Careful and accurate in work
• *Able to demonstrate discretion and diplomacy
• *Fair and objective
• *Flexible to the demands of the post, the needs of the pharmacy service and other staff
• *Good team player and able to motive others
• *Self-motivated and sound use of own initiative
• *Keen to improve and develop the pharmacy service and committed to the concept of technician-led services
• *Keen to develop own person skill and use these for the benefit of others
• *Able to demonstrate timely referral to senior staff appropriately
• *Ability to travel to other Trust sites
• *Flexible to work in accordance with service needs
• *Committed to abide by the Trust Vision and Values

Desirable

• *Capable of developing and implementing SOPs in conjunction with the line manager
• *Able to assess staff performance and provide constructive feedback
• *Demonstrates ability to undertake a variety of tasks
• *Demonstrates ability to instruct junior staff on dispensing of complicated drug regimens / clinical trials dispensing and unlicensed products
• *Awareness of future developments within Pharmacy

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Solihull Hospital

Lode Ln

Solihull

West Midlands

B91 2JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

If you have further questions, or wish to arrange a visit please contact Anthony Cadogan, Deputy Chief Pharmacist [email protected] or Bethan Tranter, Chief Pharmacist) [email protected] (029 20 615888 ext 6742)

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• MPharm (or equivalent) degree
• Demonstrates knowledge of all aspects of GCP, GMP, QA and other pertinent legislation
• Registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Post-registration Foundation/Diploma/MSc in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent)
• Expert knowledge of pharmacy services including Clinical Governance and Risk Management.

Desirable

• Formal leadership/management qualification(s)
• Member of relevant national specialist pharmacist group
• Further qualification in Clinical Trials
• Prince2 (or equivalent) qualification
• Member of the Royal College of Pharmacy
• Independent Prescriber Registration with GPhC

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, both verbal and written
• Empathy with patients and relatives
• Confident and assertive; able to defend opinions in a constructive manner when challenged
• Proven ability to influence and negotiate with relevant senior clinicians, managers and stakeholders.
• Experience of writing compelling business cases or board reports
• Experience of assessing and minimising risk associated with service provision and within medication processes
• Ability to work alone and make decisions within agreed parameters ; and appropriate referral / escalation as necessary
• Experience in making judgements involving highly complex facts, which require analysis, interpretation and options appraisal e.g. implementation of a new decision support tool.
• Ability to maintain and monitor database of medicines and activity related information e.g. medicines expenditure
• Able to critically analyse complex information and evidence and to communicate the findings clearly in simple terms.
• Evidence of incorporating innovative and 'best practice' into current practice

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh
• Experience of pharmacy management at a strategic level
• Experience of working actively on regional/national groups
• Publication of audit/research/clinical work at national level

Other

Essential

• Exhibits behaviours in line with Trust Values
• Flexible approach to work

Desirable

• Welsh Language Level 1

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post registration hospital experience
• Specialist experience in clinical trials and with aseptic services, including costing and feasibility
• Demonstrate experience and ability to manage or supervise a range of projects
• Experience of excellent leadership and management skills
• Experience of line management, including effective performance management, recruitment and allocation of staff

Desirable

• Management of a clinical trials service
• Experience in project management (including department-wide roles) and evidence of completed outcomes.
• Knowledge of handling ATIMPs
• Recent Oncology and/or haematology experience

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Velindre Cancer Centre

Address

Velindre Cancer Centre

Velindre Road, Whitchurch

Cardiff

CF14 2TL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://velindre.nhs.wales/velindrecc/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will be based within the CAMHS Division, providing specialist pharmacy support to services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. Base will be confirmed on appointment. Some hybrid remote working may be possible post-induction.

Travel to other AWP locations and primary care sites will be required for meetings and training.

Please see job description for full details of key result areas.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited British School of Pharmacy, or recognised equivalent
• Current GPhC registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Post-graduate qualification in clinical or mental health pharmacy (diploma or MSc) or willing to undertake this qualification
• Registered Independent Non-medical Prescriber, or willing to complete this qualification within a year of entering post

Desirable

• Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
• Full (Credentialed) Membership of the College of Mental Health Pharmacists, or willingness to work towards this
• Membership of the British Association of Psychopharmacology

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Significant experience of working within a secondary care pharmacy department post qualification with associated development of excellent clinical pharmacy skills
• Significant experience of working in specialist mental health or paediatric inpatient and/or community settings
• Understanding of how the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act support safe and legal treatment

Desirable

• Experience in compiling reports
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of multi professional team working and an ability to promote the role of the non-medical prescribing pharmacist within it
• Experience and training in carrying out clinical audit
• Experience of educating and training of others
• Highly specialist and up-to-date knowledge of the pharmacological treatment options for different mental health conditions including their adverse effects

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal skills for communicating with team members, service users and carers, and other healthcare professionals
• Ability to access, review and process complex clinical information from appropriate sources
• Ability to manage own time and workload and prioritise clinical work
• Adherence to the professional standards of the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff
• Empathy towards service users, carers and other staff
• Self-motivated and self-directing
• Ability to appraise own performance to identify own development/training needs
• Assertive, polite and robust in debate
• Flexible attitude to service provision and an enthusiasm for service development
• Car driver with valid UK license or otherwise independently mobile with the facility to move quickly across the Trust with possible limited access to public transport

Desirable

• Competent with standard information technology and associated tools
• Knowledge of specific Trust systems such as Safeguard, IAPTUS and Ascribe
• Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Callington Road Hospital

Marmalade Lane

Bristol

BS4 5BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician role to join our team at HMP Lewes, a category B men's prison located in Lewes, East Sussex.

37.5hrs over 4 days, on a 2-weekly fixed rota. It includes 1 weekend in 2.

Monday-Thursday 07:30-17:00 / Friday-Sunday 08:00-17:00

Salary

Ranges between £29,838 - £34,658 - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please click apply to view job description and personal specification

Desirable

• Please click apply to view job description and personal specification

Experience

Essential

• Please click apply to view job description and personal specification

Desirable

• Please click apply to view job description and personal specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please click apply to view job description and personal specification

Desirable

• Please click apply to view job description and personal specification

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

1 Brighton Rd

Lewes

East Sussex

BN7 1EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplushij.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Find out more about the community difference here.

Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician
• Accredited qualification in Medicines Management or historical equivalent (Regionally Accredited Consultation Skills plus Medicines Management Skills) or equivalent

Desirable

• Practice supervisor qualification or equivalent qualification.
• An educational supervisor qualification would be an advantage

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification medicines optimisation experience in a hospital or clinical setting
• Experience of undertaking audit and responding to outcomes

Desirable

• Experience in Primary/Community and secondary care pharmacy services

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• A full, valid UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) and the ability to travel independently are essential for this role.
• Able to prioritise service delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures.
• Sound communication skills in order to understand and communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Able to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors

Desirable

• Able to use IT systems and databases.
• Knowledge of the theories of good leadership.
• Able to advise, instruct, train, assess and appraise others
• Having an awareness of developments within the NHS would be an advantage as well as an understanding of Integrated Neighbourhood Teams and NICE guidance.
• Able to manage time effectively, be able to prioritise appropriately and work under pressure to meet deadlines

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Home and different locations

Home and different locations

TN25 4AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)