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Dueto the progression of previous post holders and maternity leave, we haveexciting opportunities for ambitious, self-motivated and committed PharmacyTechnicians who are registered with the GPhC or due to register within 6months to join the Medicines Management and Pharmacy Services team at theLeeds Teaching Hospitals supporting the ward support service. Pleasenote the roles currently advertised include 2 substantive posts and 1secondment/fixed term post. By applying you will be applying for all 3 posts. Youwill work as part of a large multi-disciplinary team who make a realdifference to patient care. By taking a patient first approach you will focuson helping patients to optimise medicines. You will collaborate with otherteams, communicating effectively to ensure a safe, seamless integratedtransfer of care for patients. Main duties of the jobWorkingas part of a large multidisciplinary team, you will provide a service to ourinpatients at LTHT as well as patients attending clinics and receivinghomecare. Not only will you work within our own multidisciplinary team youwill also work alongside the wider teams such as nurses, doctors andhealthcare providers inside and outside of the trust. Oneof the main roles provided by our Pharmacy Technician Higher Levels in wardservices is the undertaking of medication histories. This will includetalking to patients and potentially relatives and careers. Therewill be opportunities to be involved with and potentially lead improvementwork to provide the best care for our patients and to grow and develop thenext generation of pharmacy professionals. Allnecessary training will be provided, and we will support you through astructured learning pathway. Aspart of your role, you will be required to work evenings, weekends and BankHolidays on a rotational basis. These posts could be based at Leeds GeneralInfirmary, St James Hospital or Chapel Allerton Hospital with cross siteworking expected on occasion. Ideally,we are looking for full time, 37.5 hours a week however we do have a flexibleapproach to the working hours. About usLeedsTeaching Hospitals is one of the largest acute trusts in England with MMPSbeing a highly respected and forward-thinking Pharmacy department. MMPSis recognised in the organisation for our collaborative working, andcontinuous support to our workforce to develop their potential in deliveringthe best patient care. Thereare great retail outlets, theatres, Leeds Arena and many great bars,restaurants and sports facilities. Along with excellent rail links and LeedsBradford Airport nearby, Leeds is a fabulous city to live and work in. Forfurther information or to arrange a visit, please contact Emma Handley viaemail at ehandley@. LeedsTeaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job advertsare subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or removeadverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in theshortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while thisprocess is completed, and contact the named contact if you have anyquestions. Job responsibilitiesWorkingunder guidance of SOPs, GMP, COSHH, the post holder will:- Dispenseand issue medicines to patients ensuring that all the necessary informationis available. Accuratelyundertake medication histories. Dispenseclinical trial medication and complete all required documentation followingthe defined Standard Operating Procedures. Dispensespecialist hospital-only medicines and unlicensed medicines which requireaccurate, detailed records. Dispenseoral/IV chemotherapy medicines taking necessary precautions detailed in SOPs. Dispensecontrolled drugs and ensure that all legally required records are accurateand up to date. Ensurethat all information needed for accurate stock control and prescriptionissues data is recorded. Checkdispensed items for accuracy as an accredited checker. Liaisewith Procurement staff about urgently required medicines, and informingpatients and other health care staff about supply problems / delays Recover,assess and re-cycle drugs dispensed to inpatients, ensuring that allinformation needed for accurate stock control and prescription issues data isrecorded using the appropriate paper or electronic system. Liaisewith medical staff and pharmacy ward teams to find out about new admissions,discharges and transfers, to enable prioritisation of the Pharmacy service. Answerqueries from nurses and other healthcare professional, within limit ofauthority referring where required. Promotegood communications between Pharmacy and Ward staff to ensure a safe,efficient and cost-effective medicines service. Provideadvice and information to patients on how to take their medicines effectivelyand safely. Assistin the training of Pre-registration Technicians, Technicians, PharmacySupport Workers and pre-registration Pharmacists. Participatein recruitment and selection of junior technical staff Person SpecificationSkills & behavioursCan demonstrate an understanding the Leeds Way Values. Can demonstrate the ability to work accurately under pressure and in a professional manner. Ability to prioritise workload Medication history taking (or currently undertaking training) ExperienceCan demonstrate experience of working within a patient facing role Is able to label and dispense medicines accurately and safely. Can demonstrate experience of using pharmacy IT systems. Recruitment Training. Experience of service development QualificationsBTEC in pharmaceutical science, NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services (or due to complete within in 6 months) Registrant of the General Pharmaceutical Council (or due to register within 6 months) Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr