Homecare Pharmacy Technician

We have an exciting vacancy for a GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician to join our Homecare Services team.

Pharmacy homecare services work with external homecare providers to supply patients with specialist medicines and treatments directly to their homes.Where necessary, nurse training can also be included to support patients in using their treatment safely and confidently.

In this innovative role, you'll help coordinate safe, efficient, and patient-centred care.

You will work closely with pharmacists, specialist clinicians, and external homecare providers to ensure patients receive their medicines on time and with the support they need.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, detail-driven technician with strong administrative and organisational skills.You'll be part of an expanding service with opportunities to support service development, contribute to quality improvements, and shape the future of homecare within the Trust.

If you're enthusiastic, proactive, and keen to be part of a growing and evolving area of pharmacy, this role offers variety and the chance to make a difference to patient experience every day.

Previous applicants need not apply.

• To work with the Homecare Services Manager in the management of both new and existing homecare services for all therapy areas.Support in biosimilar and generic switches of medications to make valuable cost savings for the Trust safely and effectively.
• To provide advice and technical support to patients, carers, Homecare providers and Trust staff regarding homecare enquiries.
• Process homecare prescriptions in a timely manner, ensuring they are clinically screened, using pharmacy computer systems.
• This includes checking if individual patients have funding approval using Blueteq.
• To ensure accurate documentation and records are maintained within the service area.
• To demonstrate a good understanding of the homecare service, and to train members of staff as required.
• Process homecare invoices accurately within the agreed payment timeframe and resolve invoice queries with homecare providers.
• Help manage the day-to-day workflow within the homecare department and prioritise work accordingly.
• To support the dispensary and work using the EPIC electronic prescribing system and Omnicell drug cabinets to provide an accurate, timely and cost-effective pharmacy service.
• Providing excellent patient care to both inpatients, outpatients and external care units.
• Accurate labelling, dispensing and checking a wide range of prescription types including controlled drugs, clinical trials, total parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy, home IV and palliative care.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme.

We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo

• The post holder must be a GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician.Excellent communication skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to work independently and within a large diverse team.

Please see job description and person specification for further information

• NVQ level 3, BTEC, SCOTVEC or recognised equivalent qualification which will comply with the General Pharmaceutical Council's Requirements for Registered Pharmacy Technicians.
• A good understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice, Law & Ethics and Pharmacy practice.
• Recognised ACT qualification
• Recognised Accredited Medicines Management Qualification.
• Awareness of homecare medicines services & its governance process.

• Proficient in Microsoft office software including Excel.
• Experience of strong teamworking
• Experience in supervising people and a team
• Experience of using pharmacy computer systems.
• Hospital or retail pharmacy experience.
• Experience of working within data protection and confidentiality requirements.
• Experience of training others.
• Experience in high-cost drugs or homecare services.
• Hospital Pharmacy technical knowledge and experience.
• Experience of writing SOPs.
• Experience in processing orders and invoices using a software system.

• Can demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills.
• Methodical approach to work.
• Knowledge of Homecare Services 2 with accurate and precise attention to detail following SOPs.
• Able to work with a continuous high level of concentration and prioritise workload.
• Remains calm and professional in a busy environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to work as part of a team or alone.
• Knowledge of Homecare Services

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.

£32,602 to £39,686 a year per annum incl HCAS