Total 269 job vacancies by NHS Jobs

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

Please see attached job description. The above is a reasonable outline, but please contact us to discuss further if required.

Job description The Pharmacist Network are a clinical led organisation here to support GPs with the delivery of pharmacist and pharmacy tech services. We pride ourselves on attracting and retaining likeminded individuals who are passionate about the work they carry out, and we value a culture of positivity, transparency and excellence. We are currently seeking a remote registered Pharmacy Technician to work in General Practice in Durham The Role To undertake medicine reconciliations of patient record/prescribing in line with the practice protocols. Update patient records, support medicine reviews and synchronization for groups of patients i.e., care homes and help patients to get the best from their medicines by switching the medications to agreed and approved protocols. You will carry out prescribing audits and medicines safety alerts. In recognition of the important role pharmacy technicians can play in general practice we are seeking a professional who can support patients to get the most from their medicines, contributing to Structures Medication Reviews (SMRs) in collaboration with the clinical pharmacist and for their skills and knowledge around acute and repeat prescribing processes and improving patients safe use of medicines to contribute toward the management of patients on site. The Skills To join our team, you will have 6 months minimum experience of working in a clinical practice as a registered pharmacy technician.You will have general practice experience, working as a Pharmacy Technician. You will have a relevant degree/qualification to show you are registered and you will be a highly focused and motivated individual. The Pharmacist Network are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce, and welcome applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

Duties and Responsibilities Work as part of the Medicines Optimisationteam to implementSWL ICBs Medicines Optimisation priorities with a focus on supporting high quality and safe prescribing in primary care and care homes.Develop and maintain good working relations with all ICB and provider staff and attend meetings as required.Support the development, implementation and evaluation of medicines related safety and quality audits within general practice and care homes.Provide advice and support to PCNs and their practices to meet clinical governance, quality and safety targets relating to medicines optimisation.Support relevant committees e.g. Integrated Medicines Optimisation Committee (IMOC) and Medicines Optimisation Safety Improvement and Learning Network (MOSILN) by taking minutes, follow up on actions, sending out consultations, engaging with other committees (minutes / issues), maintaining database of decisions and working with lead pharmacists (medicines use and safety) to communicate decisionsMaintain effective communication systems including the teams generic email, distribution lists, Scriptswitch, the local intranet, regular newsletters as appropriate.Contribute to reports as required by line manager. Responsible for the development of resources to support the provision of education and training to practice staff and other healthcare professionals as appropriate. Act as a point of contact for issues relating to medicines optimisation for PCNs, practices and the primary care, including care homes.Within their sphere of competence, provide advice and signpost to support to the practice team and care homes on specific prescribing related problems, keeping a record of information given and action taken.Report agreed key information on medicines-related issues to relevant stakeholders and feedback information to the medicines optimisation team.Work with all healthcare professionals in the delivery of medicines optimisation.Attend and participate in practice/PCN meetings as required to update and share information relating to medicines quality and safetyLead on agreed areas as appropriate.Attend and participate in medicines optimisation team and ICB meetings as required.Undertake other duties as appropriate.Support the successful achievement of all ICB targets and objectives.Support the team to maintain registers of non-medical prescribers.The role may involve discussions /negotiations with other healthcare professionals to deliver on the ICB priority medicines quality and safety targets.

Key Duties: Provide a professional, customer focused Procurement service to all user departments. Liaise with internal stakeholders /suppliers and investigates queries, providing assistance and advice as required. Respond to general queries and enquiries in a timely and courteous manner, escalating as appropriate. Negotiate and co-ordinate contract renewals including but not limited to price, contract terms, payment terms, sustainability and added value. Process and/or validate Purchase Orders in line with best practice. Provide clear and expert advice on a range of Purchasing issues including best practice, legislation, and the analysis and interpretation of data, and ensure designated business areas are aware of purchasing processes and procedures. Undertake sourcing of new and alternative products that meet the needs of the business area. The full Job Description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilites of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overwiews, please view the Job Description attachment.

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

To inform the Decontamination Technician Supervisors of any raw material shortages and ensure stock is rotated. Under limited supervision meet the demands of the Departments workload whilst consistently achieving high quality standards which will be measured by in-process checks and non-conformance reports. Attend regular departmental team meetings. To undertake duties consistent with the responsibility of the grade and needs of the service. May be required to work weekends, bank holidays and participate in the departments on-call schedule

Please ensure you read the job description and person specification before applying. Applicants will only be short listed if they give examples of how they meet all the essential criteria. Interviews involve a practical component therefore applicants will need to be able to attend in person. This post may close before the closing date if sufficient applications are received.

What we offer: A starting salary of £37,338 - £44,962 per annum in accordance with AfC. A fulltime, Band 6 opportunity to join and progress with NHSBT. Opportunity to work with a national organisation and be based in Colindale. 15% High Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) on top of the base salary, where applicable. NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities. 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years service and to 33 days after 10 years. NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions Weve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. Its open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role. Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process. This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Sunday 10th Nov 2024. Interviews are anticipated to be held Thursday 28th and Friday 29th of November subject to confirmation. For informal enquiries please contact: Chris Bodenstein, Senior Estates & Facilities Manager at chris.bodenstein@nhsbt.nhs.uk.

As shown in person specifications for both the band 4 and band 5 roles. If you are successful at being shortlisted you be interviewed and assessed for the grade being offered. As part of our continued response to COVID19, we are closely following Department of Health and Social Care's (DHSC) guidance and the governments proposals for new mandatory COVID-19 vaccination legislation. This means that full COVID19 vaccination will be a condition of employment in all NHS roles which have face-to-face contact with patients and service users from1 April 2022unless exempt. This also means that by3 February 2022all such staff will need to have had their first COVID19 vaccination. We expect the need to be vaccinatedto apply tothe vast majority ofroles, although this may not be a requirement in some limited, exceptional circumstances. Should your role be identified as being within the scope of the legislation, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status (or a legitimate exemption from these requirements) as a condition of your employment.

The post holders key role will be to provide quality services and to advance practice within the Hepatology team and service. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced pharmacy technician with extensive medicines management experience together with advanced IT skills, who has a robust understanding of the pharmacy as a whole, specifically the ward-based service. The applicant must hold ACPT accreditation as well as medicines management accreditation .

As shown in person specifications for both the band 4 and band 5 roles. If you are successful at being shortlisted you be interviewed and assessed for the grade being offered. As part of our continued response to COVID19, we are closely following Department of Health and Social Care's (DHSC) guidance and the governments proposals for new mandatory COVID-19 vaccination legislation. This means that full COVID19 vaccination will be a condition of employment in all NHS roles which have face-to-face contact with patients and service users from1 April 2022unless exempt. This also means that by3 February 2022all such staff will need to have had their first COVID19 vaccination. We expect the need to be vaccinatedto apply tothe vast majority ofroles, although this may not be a requirement in some limited, exceptional circumstances. Should your role be identified as being within the scope of the legislation, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status (or a legitimate exemption from these requirements) as a condition of your employment. **THIS ROLE IS BASED WITHIN OUTPATIENT PHARMCIES.**

1. CLINICAL/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES Undertake the routine aseptic production of both diagnostic and therapeutic radioactive medicinal products for clinical use, including investigational medicinal products for clinical trials, operating within the terms of Standard Operating Procedures. This requires regularly drawing up radioactive doses (from heavy lead pots) through heavy and bulky lead protected syringes, many calculations and following complex and precise steps. Undertake a co-ordinator and checking role during routine aseptic production; Perform a range of quality control tests on radiopharmaceuticals, using unsealed sources of radioactivity, operating within the terms of Standard Operating Procedures, to ensure compliance with pharmacopoeial standards; ensuring these results are recorded accurately and that any failures are reported. Process and calculate results from such QC tests, and enter the confirmed results on to records for verification. Carry out routine scheduled checks, readings and quality control tests for areas and equipment that the post holder is responsible for. Responsible for ensuring that all equipment and facilities for which they are responsible are maintained in such a way as to ensure correct functioning and specification. Perform microbial and physical environmental monitoring and report results operating within the terms of Standard Operating Procedures. manufacture of radioactive medicinal products, including those related to Good Manufacturing Practice, as defined in The Rules and Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Distributors (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency). Liaise with radiopharmaceutical manufacturers to ensure a continuing provision of suitable radiopharmaceutical products to ensure continuity of service provision. Operation of the computer systems within the section. This will include responsibility for ensuring that all entries follow data integrity and data governance. Responsible for ensuring that records of procedures, which the post holder has performed or supervised, are properly completed and maintained on the paper or computer based system. The post holder will ensure that the correct data is entered at the relevant times and that, in any event, all records are up to date by the end of the working day. Plan and prioritise own and junior staff technical workload continually throughout the day. Liaise with professional and technical staff and other service users where necessary including when there are service problems and delays. Monitor and record radioactive contamination and waste on a regular basis. Deal with radiation contamination and undertaking containment and decontamination procedures where necessary and accumulate / dispose of radioactive and pharmaceutical waste in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, in keeping with regulations of the EA including calculations of radioactivity levels. Report incidents involving health and safety, radiation protection, quality assurance. Carry out, when required, other duties appropriate to the grade that have been discussed with the post holder. RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENTS Professionally and legally take responsibility for providing a high standard of clinical care and supporting other staff within Radiopharmacy, Nuclear Medicine and other service users, to do likewise. Be familiar with the range of clinical applications of the full range of available radiopharmaceuticals. Demonstrate respect for patient dignity and empathy with patients and their escorts whilst working in the Nuclear Medicine clinical area, especially in difficult or emotional circumstances, using both verbal and non-verbal communication skills. 3. EDUCATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Contribute to the training and induction support in the technical and theoretical aspects of Radiopharmacy work, to the relevant level for trainee clinical scientists, pre-registration pharmacists, student technicians / technologists, specialist registrars, MSc students. Also to host and supervise visitors observing technical work. Plan and contribute to the provision of comprehensive training to new Radiopharmacy staff and on-going training to existing staff, in accordance with the Radiopharmacy training program, as part of the overall Pharmaceutical Quality Management System. Keep abreast with relevant legislation and guidance updates. Assist and participate in research; which may include preparing work for presentation and, when appropriate, presenting it at courses, conferences or scientific meetings and ensuring relevant information is brought back to the department. Have an agreed personal development plan and follow to meet set knowledge and competencies, and identify further training needs as required with the Chief Radiopharmacy technician 4. RESPONSIBILITY FOR LEADING AND MANAGING Participate in the monthly self-inspection of the Radiopharmacy. Pharmaceutical Quality systems and service, and in delivering the requirements of related action plans. Jointly with the Chief Radiopharmacy Technician , ensure the regular Radiopharmacy meeting is completed, and an action plan for addressing the findings is prepared as well as delivering some of the requirements of the related action plans. Ensure a safe and secure environment for staff and patients. In particular support safeguards against theft of radioactive material and ensure staff fully comply with these safeguards Jointly with the Chief Radiopharmacy Technician, co-ordinate and plan daily workload for Radiopharmacy; including preparation of a staff rota and planning manufacturing slots. Act as deputy to the Chief Radiopharmacy Technician to cover for some of the routine duties normally performed, apart from in those areas where the post-holder is not accredited to do so. These may include rescheduling and prioritising work and supervising the deployment of technical staff as well as deploying contingency plans. Act to resolve any problems that arise during manufacture, the operation of the facility and any equipment, operating within the terms of Standard Operating Procedures. Liase with Estates department, external contractors with regards to PPM and repair work of equipment, HVAC and facilities Actively participate in the Trusts appraisal process as an appraisee. Actively participate in the Trusts appraisal process as an appraiser for junior staff 5. RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT All duties must be carried out in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act, The Medicines Act 1968, The Radioactive Substances act 1993. The Ionising radiation Regulations, The Ionising Radiation (Medical exposures) Regulation and The Data Protection Act 1984 and any other relevant Guidance notes and Departmental Local Rules Be designated as an IR(ME)R operator by the Trust in respect to Radiopharmacy technical duties and know the legal implications involved. Be designated as a Classified Worker by the Trust under the Ionising Radiations Regulations (IRR). This will include participation in personal monitoring for radioactive contamination. Work in accordance with Local Rules, relevant legislation, codes of practice and regulations relating to the use of radioactive material and, in general, to observe safe procedures and good practice in all aspects of patient investigations and radiation work. Work in accordance with SOPs, following GMP, QA and GCP. Review current practice and propose changes where appropriate where benefit to users, other healthcare professionals and patients may result, to contribute to the development of the radiopharmacy service. To review and comment on continuing appropriateness of SOPs. Adapt, and quickly respond to changes in service or departmental need. 6. RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES Order and receipt radiopharmaceuticals and other items from external suppliers using the Trust ordering system. Maintain records of receipt, storage and disposal operating within the terms of Standard Operating Procedures, to fulfil Environmental Agency regulations and GMP. Maintain adequate stock levels, stock rotation operating within the terms of Standard Operating Procedures. Source suitable and new items / manufacturers as required. Responsible for the care and safe handling of equipment and accessories in the area of work. Ensure that equipment faults are recorded appropriately and reported. Make suitable provision for the service in the event of equipment failure. Make suitable arrangements to fix the equipment failure. Ensure records surrounding the above events are maintained. Ensure contracts and waivers are in place for services as required. 7. RESPONSIBILITY FOR INFORMATION RESOURCES Ensure that data entries and print outs are presented for checking purposes in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring data integrity. Support the cascading of information through the team, department and customers. Monitor and report deficits in the data governance and data integrity of the Radiology Information System (RIS) and the Pharmaceutical Quality System (PQS), in use in the department.