Band 5 Clinical Pharmacy Technician – Discharge Lounge

Job Summary

An excellent development opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacy technician to join our diverse team as a Clinical Pharmacy Technician supporting the Discharge Lounge at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. You will be responsible for coordinating with the discharge lounge staff, ward staff and pharmacy staff to ensure the timely supply of TTO medication, and working with staff and patients to assist a timely discharge from hospital.

A requirement to participate in evening working, weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis will be necessary.

UHB prides itself on investing in staff development and supporting health and wellbeing.

Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required

• Support the pharmacy department in the provisions of complete pharmaceutical care to patients.
• Deliver a high-quality service to the Discharge Lounge.
• Act as a role model and provide training and mentoring to junior staff members.
• Support the in‑patient pharmacy where required.
• Carry out accuracy checking commitments.

Key Person Specification Requirements

• A nationally recognised pharmacy technician qualification and be registered with the GPhC.
• Currently practicing as a registered pharmacy technician with at least one year’s post‑qualification experience.
• A nationally recognised accredited accuracy checking qualification.
• A professional attitude with the ability to motivate self and others.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure.
• A flexible approach and commitment to accommodate the needs of the service.
• A strong attention to detail.
• Experience working as a clinical pharmacy technician or similar capacity is desirable.

Qualifications (Essential)

• GCSEs – Mathematics and English (Grade B/5) and four other subjects including Science (Grade C/4).
• GCSEs – Mathematics, English and Science (Grade C/4 or equivalent) and two other GCSEs (Grade C/4) and successful achievement of the pharmacy service skills Level 2 NVQ qualification (or equivalent).
• Three A levels, one of which is a relevant science subject and Mathematics B/5 (GCSE or equivalent).
• Degree in science or humanities and Mathematics B/5 (GCSE or equivalent).
• Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians.
• 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.
• Dispensing Accuracy Accreditation, West Midland’s scheme or equivalent.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
• Professional Registration with the GPhC.
• Accredited Checking Technician (National Framework).

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Accredited Checking Technician (National Framework).

Experience (Essential)

• Work experience in pharmacy pre‑qualification.
• Currently practicing as a band 4 pharmacy technician or equivalent or above with post‑qualification experience within an acute setting.
• 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.
• Experience in working to policies and procedures.
• Significant experience within a hospital pharmacy setting.
• Understanding of Good Distribution.
• Health and Safety at Work and COSHH.
• Understanding of dispensing, stock control, supply and IT 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.

Experience (Desirable)

• Experience working as a Clinical Pharmacy Technician or similar capacity.
• Deputising for senior personnel, coordinating daily workflow 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)

• 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 motivate 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.

Additional Criteria (Desirable)

• Awareness of future developments within Pharmacy.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required.

Pay Scheme

Agenda for Change – Band 5. Salary £32,073.00 to £39,043.00 yearly. Contract: Permanent. Working pattern: Full‑time, flexible working.

Job Location

Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH.

For Help With Your Application

Helen Laws – helen.laws@uhb.nhs.uk – 0121 371 8730

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