Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a rotational Pharmacy Technician to join the pharmacy team at Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals. This role and is based at Royal Brompton Hospital within our established, developed, and well-resourced pharmacy department. We are looking for a committed, highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who will contribute to our ongoing success. You will work as part of a friendly and supportive team of pharmacy assistants, pharmacy technicians and pharmacists.
Main duties of the job
Delivering the daily workload in Patient Services
Assisting to manage the daily workload for Patient Services
Assist in the training and development of junior staff
Working in the dispensary as an accredited checking pharmacy technician (ACPT)
You will have:
Registered with the GPHC or soon to register
Experience of relevant hospital pharmacy work
Hold the ACPT qualification
Hold the Educational Supervisor qualification or willing to undertake
Have excellent organisational and time management skills and good customer service and communication skills
Evidence of effective team working
Experience of counselling patients
Evidence of good problem solving skills
Motivated and a "can do attitude"
About us
The Royal Brompton Hospital Pharmacy department is a friendly welcoming team, who support their staff.
We work closely with our counterparts at Harefield Hospital Pharmacy, to ensure our patients get the best possible treatment for their lung and heart conditions.
Our core values are:
We are: Caring, Ambitious and Inclusive
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for the full duties and responsibility of this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for the full duties and responsibility of this role.
Person Specification
Knowledge/ Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians. (or equivalent)
- Holds a current ACPT checking qualification
Desirable
- Educational supervisor qualification or equivalent
- Edward Jenner or equivalent qualification. Member of APTUK
Experience
Essential
- To have worked in a Pharmacy environment for a minimum of two years
- Experience in training staff
- Good competence in patient counselling.
- Experience of stock management and top up service.
Desirable
- Previous Hospital Pharmacy experience.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work quickly, accurately and in an organised manner and be able to prioritise .
- The ability to identify and prioritise work and deal with non-routine tasks.
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software and Pharmacy related stock control applications
- Ability to use initiative
Desirable
- Previous experience in EPIC
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Proven ability for team working, good interpersonal skills, adaptability, a positive "can do" attitude and a positive attitude to change.
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Meet set targets
- Be able to demonstrate trust core values
- Knowledge of one's limitations and ability to refer to other staff when appropriate.
- Ability to work quickly, calmly and accurately under pressure.
Person Specification
Knowledge/ Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians. (or equivalent)
- Holds a current ACPT checking qualification
Desirable
- Educational supervisor qualification or equivalent
- Edward Jenner or equivalent qualification. Member of APTUK
Experience
Essential
- To have worked in a Pharmacy environment for a minimum of two years
- Experience in training staff
- Good competence in patient counselling.
- Experience of stock management and top up service.
Desirable
- Previous Hospital Pharmacy experience.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work quickly, accurately and in an organised manner and be able to prioritise .
- The ability to identify and prioritise work and deal with non-routine tasks.
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software and Pharmacy related stock control applications
- Ability to use initiative
Desirable
- Previous experience in EPIC
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Proven ability for team working, good interpersonal skills, adaptability, a positive "can do" attitude and a positive attitude to change.
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Meet set targets
- Be able to demonstrate trust core values
- Knowledge of one's limitations and ability to refer to other staff when appropriate.
- Ability to work quickly, calmly and accurately under pressure.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
