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Main area Division B-Pharmacy Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent: Full Time or Part Time/ Flexible working hours may be considered HoursFull timePart timeFlexible working37.5 hours per week Job ref 180-B-254150Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustEmployer type NHSSite Addenbrookes Hospital-Division BTown CambridgeSalary £38,682 - £46,580 p.a. pro rataSalary period YearlyClosing 16/09/2025 23:59Interview date 23/09/2025Job overview

Our Senior Pharmacy technician team support medicines optimisation across the Trust in critical care, the emergency department and inpatient wards. As a tertiary centre, our specialist wards include respiratory, cardiology, neurology, transplant, haematology, oncology, maternity and paediatrics.We are looking for an enthusiastic Pharmacy technician to join our Trauma and Orthopaedic team, to support the division in the delivery of our Medicines Optimisation strategy within the area.This leadership role provides the opportunity for experienced Pharmacy technicians to put their existing skills into practice, working with innovative technology and systems, whilst also continuing to build further skills to enable future career progression. You will participate in the medicines reconciliation process, supply of medication during inpatient stay, support effective and timely discharge and patient counselling. You will also support the development of rotational staff working within your area and support with quality improvement.Would you like more information? Do you have a question?We are excited to host TWO virtual on-line visits via Teams (link below), which we will run before this vacancy closes, during the visit you will have the opportunity to meet the team.Our Virtual Open Days are: Wednesday 10th September 14:00-14:30 or Thursday 11th September 12:30-13:00Main duties of the job

To improve the quality of care to patients in clinical and ward areas by means of an efficient medicines management system. This will include the use of patient’s own drugs (PODs), providing in-patient supply dispensing, near-patient discharge systems and counselling patients about their medicinesTo support the Associate Chief Pharmacist – Clinical Pharmacy Services, Lead Pharmacy Technician - Clinical Services and Principal Pharmacy Technician - Clinical Services in the delivery of the departmental medicines management strategy via provision of technical ward based pharmacy services.To contribute to the strategic and operational planning of technical ward based services in Trauma and OrthopaedicsTo provide training for all pharmacy staff on all aspects of technical medicines management, including medicines reconciliation (MR) as required and act as an ‘Educational Supervisor’ for Pharmacy technicians training within the clinical services teamWorking for our organisation

Our TrustCambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As a senior member of the Clinical Pharmacy Technician Team, you will participate in the day to day management of clinical staff, responding to the needs of the organisation, facilitating and supporting patient flow throughout the hospital. The Clinical Pharmacy Technician Team also provide and deliver training, undertake clinical audit and service evaluations, contributing to service planning and development.We provide excellent education and development opportunities including, national recognised accreditations in Medicines Reconciliation, Medicines Management and Accuracy Checking, with further Leadership training also available.We are looking for highly motivated registered Pharmacy Technicians with excellent organisational and training skills, able to work under pressure whilst ensuring accuracy in all aspects of technical pharmacy. Please note there is one full time permanent role.Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.This vacancy will close at midnight on 16th September 2025Interviews are due to be held on 23rd September 2025Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment.At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.Person specification

Qualifications

Minimum qualification NVQ3 Pharmacy Services, BTEC Pharmaceutical Science or CGLI/Apoth Hall pre 1985 certificates or equivalent.Registered with the GPhCAccredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT)Medicines management accreditation (National Framework /or in-house recognised equivalent confirmed at interview)Medicines reconciliation accreditation (National Framework /or in-house recognised equivalent confirmed at interview)Post-registration management or leadership qualificationTrain the trainer course (or equivalent)Accredited educational supervisor for Medicines Management and Medicines Reconciliation (national framework) or equivalentMember of APTUKPost registration qualification in Pharmaceutical medicines Management and/or patient consultation skills e.g. Certificate In Medicines Management for Pharmacy Technicians; Patient Counselling skills or equivalentExperience

Recent and significant post-qualification experience including hospital ward and dispensary pharmacyCurrent post Band 5 or equivalentContributor to at least one service developmentExperience of medication history taking and medicines reconciliationTraining and educational supervisionDemonstrated supervisory skillsKnowledge and experience of audit methodologyExperience of patient counsellingExperience of using an electronic prescribing and medicines administration systemKnowledge

Policies and proceduresClinical and information governanceFormulary management and applicationAwareness of NICE, NLRS, MHRA/CSM and involved in implementation of relevant guidanceSkills

Good communication skills (verbal and written). (Regularly communicates with key groups/stakeholders, including those with barriers to understanding)Basic computer literacyGood organisational skills; self and othersProven ability to meet objectives and targetsAbility to respond to change and apply and facilitate new developments without difficultyResilient and able to cope under pressureAbility to develop and maintain good relationships with othersAbility to work flexible and unsocial hours (e.g. on rota weekends/public holidays; late dispensary duties etc.)Receptive to priorities of patients, carers and other staff groupsGood oral and written presentation skillsMotivated/self-disciplinedAdditional Requirements

The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.Name Lucy Hutton Job title Principal Pharmacy Technician - Clinical Services Email address lucy.hutton@nhs.net Telephone number 01223 586838 Additional informationOur Virtual Open Days are: Wednesday 10th September 14:00-14:30 or Thursday 11th September 12:30-13:00Here is the link to register: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=slTDN7CF9UeyIge0jXdO4xSLE-VX4_dEonCG3PaKNpBURURXTURVTUNQMzZFMUFMSVZZUFc1UTZGRC4u

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