Pharmacy Technician

Job summary

37.5 hours per week

We are looking for an enthusiastic, ambitious and motivated, qualified registered Pharmacy Technician who is keen to develop their skills further, to join our busy Pharmacy team at the Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.

The successful candidate will be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC and be actively undertaking CPD.

The role is ward based and focuses on the safe use of medication from admission to discharge for each individual patient.

We are fully automated with the Meditech EPMA system, Prescription Tracking System, dispensing robot and have imminent new developments, which the successful candidate will be an essential part of.

We are forward thinking and encourage our Pharmacy Technicians to learn and obtain further relevant qualifications in addition to undertaking a nationally recognised accredited accuracy checking course, if not already obtained.

If you are looking for a new challenge or a career in the NHS, come with us and look towards a brighter future.

Main duties of the job

• Working with members of the multi disciplinary and medicines optimisation teams
• Performing medicines reconciliation
• Ordering medication for individual patients
• Dispensing medication both at ward level and in the Pharmacy Department
• Assist in the training of new staff
• Ensuring medicines are in the right place at the right time
• Educating nursing staff with regards to medicine matters on the ward
• Assist with discharge planning
• Counselling patients regarding their medication
• Accuracy checking of prescriptions once accredited checking course completed

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) band 2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

From the 09 April 2025 we cannot sponsor band 3 entry level roles

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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