Job summary
We are recruiting two Pharmacy Technicians to support teams across our Frailty Service.Working within a multidisciplinary team of clinical pharmacists, doctors, specialist nurses and therapists, our Pharmacy Technicians will support with medication reconciliation and review for patients in:

• the Jean Bishop Integrated Care Centre
• care homes
• community bedded units (intermediate care services)
• the Hospital at Home Frailty Virtual Ward, including home visits

Vacancies are available across these services and projects. Standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 8.30 am to 4.30 pm.

Main duties of the job
You will work closely with healthcare professionals across our frailty services to optimise medicines, help patients take their medicines as prescribed, and respond to pharmacy-related queries from the care team.

As part of the multidisciplinary team, you will support patients, prescribers, nurses and social care colleagues to promote the safe and effective use of medicines.We provide an individualised induction programme and ongoing support from an experienced frailty team. CHCP also offers development and training opportunities tailored to your learning needs. You will be patient-centred, interested in frailty, and an excellent communicator and organiser, with the confidence to engage and influence a wide range of healthcare professionals. Applicants must hold an NVQ Level 3 qualification in Pharmacy Services and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

We encourage applicants to contact us for an informal discussion before applying.You will receive professional support from our established Medicines Service team in Hull. As the role involves travel across the service area and some home visits, access to independent transport is essential. You must also be able to work flexibly to meet organisational needs.For more information about this role, please contact:
Emma Baggaley, Assistant Director Medicines Management: 07816 645474 or emma.baggaley@nhs.net
Gemma McNally, Senior Pharmacist: 07526 170418 or gemma.mcnally@nhs.net

About us
At CHCP, we're passionate about people, we recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected, and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.

Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders, and their thoughts and opinions are always heard;at CHCP you have a real voice.

Compassion is at the heart of our business; our colleagues work together to deliver first class healthcareto thousands of people. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive.

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Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this job advert or more information.

Qualifications
Essential

• Pharmacy Technician, BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
• GPhC Technician Registered
• Evidence of on-going continuing personal learning/professional development

Desirable

• Completion of additional medicines management qualification or ability to study towards

Experience
Essential

• Experience in the dispensing process and preparation of medicinal products
• Able to successfully implement change in a multi-disciplinary team
• Audit and project work

Desirable

• Experience of primary care work
• Membership of appropriate groups, organisations etc.
• Familiarity with non-medical prescribing

Knowledge
Essential

• Demonstrate clinical understanding of drug use
• Awareness of law and good practice relating to storage and handling of pharmaceuticals
• Thorough working knowledge and understanding of primary care and medicines management issues
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance and of the concepts of clinical effectiveness and a commitment to evidenced based
• Knowledge and understanding of the BNF and Drug Tariff
• Familiarity of laws and good practice relating to the use of medicines in care home setting
• Knowledge and understanding of standard operating procedures

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).

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.
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).