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University Hospital Monklands is looking for an enthusiastic pharmacy technician or student technician to join our aseptic pharmacy team! The successful candidate will provide pharmaceutical technical services predominantly within our brand-new aseptic unit. This role will involve the aseptic preparation of products such as systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT), total parenteral nutrition (TPN) and biological medicines used in the treatment of patients across NHS Lanarkshire. We are looking for someone who consistently demonstrates professional behaviours and the core values of NHS Lanarkshire; respect, fairness, quality and working together. It is an exciting time at University Hospital Monklands with a new modern aseptic pharmacy unit, the introduction of Hospital Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (HEPMA) and developing future plans for the replacement of the current hospital site. Applications are welcomed from candidates with a passion for aseptic pharmacy technical service.
*Please note if offered as a Trainee post, Annex 21 applies*
For trainees covered by Annex 21 where the period of training lasts for between one and four years, pay will be as follows:
• up to 12 months prior to completion of training: 75 per cent of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate;
• more than one but less than two years prior to completion of training: 70 per cent of the pay band maximum of the qualified rate of the qualified;
• more than two but less than three years prior to completion of training: 65 per cent of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate.
• more than three years from completion of training: 60 per cent of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate.
JOB PURPOSE
To provide pharmaceutical technical services within all sections of the pharmacy department to patients attending or admitted to the hospital.
To ensure the accurate, efficient and timely supply of discharge/outpatient prescriptions, pharmaceutical stock and non-stock supplies to wards and departments.
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND / OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB
National Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent SVQ Level III
Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Continuing Professional Development as detailed by the General Pharmaceutical Council (mandatory requirement)
Experience in dispensing discharge / OPD / in-patient prescriptions
Experience in providing a ward/department stock top-up
Understanding of hospital pharmacy services
Ability to be trained to carry out aseptic and cytotoxic drug reconstitution / manipulations
Computer skills/keyboard skills
Good communication skills both verbal and written
Ability to organise and prioritise work / Team player
Participation in weekend and public holiday working
For informal enquiries, please contact Julie Robertson, Chief Pharmacy Technician (Aseptic Services) at University Hospital Monklands, on (01698) 752079
For queries regarding the application form or recruitment process only, please contact recruitment.lanarkshire@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk stating the job title and reference number in the subject. Please note: all job-related queries must be directed to the informal contact noted above.
‘In NHS Lanarkshire we are committed to recruiting a workforce that fully reflects the diverse make-up of our society. A place where every individual can thrive, develop and succeed based on skill, knowledge and talent, regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, care experienced* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
*Care-experienced applicants are people who live/have lived with foster parents/kinship carers or who live/have lived in a residential children’s setting/secure unit.’
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interviews may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any Worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigration. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk. Skilled worker Visas and all current immigration rules are available at www.gov.uk