Job summaryAre you an enthusiastic, motivated and committed pharmacy technician? Would you like to join our pharmacy technician development program? You will undertake pharmacy-related duties across all sites in the Trust and will be based in Tower Hamlets, Mile End Hospital. You will be required to undertake ward stock top up and non-stock top up and participate in dispensary duties. You will use pharmacy electronic ordering systems to co-ordinate and maintain supply of medicines to wards and work with the other technicians to improve stock systems and reduce waste. You will also support the pharmacists with medicines reconciliation as well as undertaking audits and stock reviews.We are enthusiastic about supporting our staff to develop, as such, you will be required to work across our pharmacy dispensary and clinical teams. You will be an accredited medicines management training (AIMMS) and/or Accredited checking technician training (ACT) or working towards it. You should have a BTEC / NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent and be registered on the UK GPHC professional registration.Main duties of the job1. To assist with the provision of a high-quality pharmacy optimisation service to patients of theTrust.2. Co-ordinates and maintains medication supply to the wards and teams.3. Assesses identified patient's individual pharmaceutical care needs within 72 hours of admission.4. Initiates and completes a medicine reconciliation for each identified patient.5. Is a key member of the Multidisciplinary Team, participating in weekly team meetings to maximisepatients' potential for independent medicines optimisation.6. To support the clinical pharmacy team in attaining CQUIN and KPI targets7. Ensures all documentation in regard to Medications Optimisation on the unit is completedaccurately.8. To participate in dispensary duties where applicable9. To maintain Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) status10. To prepare and maintain Medicines Optimisation (MOPs) accreditation.11. To prepare discharge medication (TTAs) in a timely and efficient manner12. To communicate discharge information to patients, Community Pharmacies and GPs13. To participate in the weekend rota.About usOur mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting young people and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.We are also passionate about staff well-being and the trust also pride themselves on learning and development.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease for further information kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.Person SpecificationEducational/ QualificationEssentialCompletion of a GPhC approved integrated competency and knowledgebased qualification/course (i.e. BTEC/ City & Guilds/NVQ3 pharmacy or equivalent)Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhCNationally accredited with a medicine's optimisation qualificationMandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practiceDesirableCompleted final accuracy checking training as part of the pharmacy technician qualification (post-2020) OR Nationally accredited with a final accuracy checking qualification (pre-2020)ExperienceEssentialHospital pharmacy post qualification experienceSuccess in a previous post requiring completion of work to deadlinesWorking within a multidisciplinary teamDrug history takingWard based clinical workDesirableExperience in tutoring and trainingPrevious experience of auditPrevious experience in providing clinical mental health services.Knowledge/ SkillsEssentialAwareness of the issues around quality and patient careBe able to plan own activities on a day to day and ongoing basisUnderstanding the hospital flow Knowledge of all regulations and legislation relevant to pharmacy, dispensary and clinical servicesKnowledge of pharmacy computer and automation systemsExperience of using Microsoft software Be able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats with staff and patientsAble to work autonomously and productively within a teamUnderstanding the discharge processDesirableAble to monitor, review and develop service standardsKnowledge of medicines and therapies used in the treatment of mental health conditionsKnowledge of legislation relevant to mental healthExperience of using EPMA - JACExperience of using RIO, JACAble to use Microsoft Excel/Word/Teams to intermediate levelDisclosure 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameEast London NHS Foundation TrustAddressMile End HospitalBancroft RoadLondonE1 4DGEmployer's websitehttps://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)