Job summary
We are looking for highly motivated, adaptable and conscientious Registered Pharmacy Technicians to join our existing team.
The successful candidate will have relevant pharmacy experience, hold a BTEC/ NVQ Level 3 (Pharmaceutical Sciences) qualification or equivalent and have registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).Experience of hospital pharmacy is desirable, however this may be an ideal first job in a hospital environment for a Registered Pharmacy Technician as full training in all areas will be given to successful candidates.
There will be a requirement to participate in extended hours working including weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis.
Main duties of the job
We are a department that is committed to the extended role of technicians, and you will be encouraged to develop your skills in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice.
Your duties will be rotational between clinical services, dispensing, aseptic services, counselling and clinical trials.
About us
What can SaTH Pharmacy offer you?
- Patient focused service
- Supportive and friendly team
- Opportunities for personal development
- A department open to new ways of working
What can SaTH offer you?
- To be part of a trust embarking on a transformational journey
- A supportive environment to enable further development of your career and your skills.
- A developing trust with recent substantial financial investment to develop the facilities and services
- Access to our Leadership Academy
Our vision is simple
To provide excellent care to our communities we serve.
We're looking for people who want to help us achieve this vision, who will help us make a difference.
So:
- Apply today
- Don't miss this incredible opportunity
- Hurry, as our vacancies expire soon
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 / BTEC in pharmacy Services or equivalent nationally recognised qualification
- Registration with the GPhC
- Accredited Checking Technician Qualification or willingness to work towards
- Recent dispensing experience
Desirable
- Recent hospital dispensing experience (6 months in the last 2 years)
- Outpatient counselling
- Clinical ward-based pharmacy and medicines management experience
- Experience of aseptic dispensing
Special Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Attention to detail
Person Specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 / BTEC in pharmacy Services or equivalent nationally recognised qualification
- Registration with the GPhC
- Accredited Checking Technician Qualification or willingness to work towards
- Recent dispensing experience
Desirable
- Recent hospital dispensing experience (6 months in the last 2 years)
- Outpatient counselling
- Clinical ward-based pharmacy and medicines management experience
- Experience of aseptic dispensing
Special Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Attention to detail
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).
