Pharmacy Technician Job Summary
Closing Date: 26.01.25 (this may change dependent on response)
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 27.01.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 03.02.25
Are you a patient-centred individual who enjoys working in a multi-disciplinary team? Do you want to make a direct difference to patient care and work in a NHS Trust using electronic prescribing and patient records?
An exciting Pharmacy technician opportunity has arisen to help shape the Pharmacy Admissions Service. We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic registered Pharmacy Technician to become part of a team of pharmacists and technicians providing extended hours pharmacy services to the Trust’s admissions units. This is a progressive band 4 to 5 post; however, applications from current band 5s are welcome. You must be a team player, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be keen to develop yourself.
Main duties of the job
- Work with members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Undertake ward-based dispensing to facilitate discharge from hospital
- Ensure medicines are in the right place at the right time
- Take drug histories and perform medicines reconciliation
- Educate nursing staff with regards to medicine matters on the ward
- Train junior members of the Pharmacy Department
- Prioritise workload
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills (NVQ) or equivalent qualification
- Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of Technical pharmacy service delivery post qualification acquired through NVQ3 in Pharmacy Services or BTEC equivalent level qualification plus specialist training and experience to degree or equivalent level.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a similar role
Skills
Essential
- Numeracy skills
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Good team working skills
- Demonstrable attention to detail
- Computer literate
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Medicines Management
- Knowledge and understanding of Pharmaceutical technical procedures specific to the area of work
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Applications 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).
Closing Date: 26 January 2025
