Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join our team. As a Pharmacy Technician, you will play a crucial role in assisting pharmacists in dispensing medications and providing excellent customer service.
Main duties of the job
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
To be responsible for the technical management of medication supply and to be involved in the delivery of pharmaceutical care to all patients within the Trust through the provision of a safe & effective dispensing and distribution service whilst facilitating prompt discharges.
As a Band 5 Technician you will be expected to cover leadership responsibilities and participate in general dispensing and Core Band 5 checking duties.
To supervise the work of pharmacy technicians undergoing post qualification training.
Accuracy checking of medications that have previously been clinically checked by a qualified pharmacist in accordance with department policy.
About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the technical management of medication supply and to be involved in the delivery of pharmaceutical care to all patients within the Trust through the provision of a safe & effective dispensing and distribution service whilst facilitating prompt discharges.
As a Band 5 Technician you will be expected to cover leadership responsibilities and participate in general dispensing and Core Band 5 checking duties.
To supervise the work of pharmacy technicians undergoing post qualification training.
Accuracy checking of medications that have previously been clinically checked by a qualified pharmacist in accordance with department policy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the technical management of medication supply and to be involved in the delivery of pharmaceutical care to all patients within the Trust through the provision of a safe & effective dispensing and distribution service whilst facilitating prompt discharges.
As a Band 5 Technician you will be expected to cover leadership responsibilities and participate in general dispensing and Core Band 5 checking duties.
To supervise the work of pharmacy technicians undergoing post qualification training.
Accuracy checking of medications that have previously been clinically checked by a qualified pharmacist in accordance with department policy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the principles and practice for pharmacy technicians or equivalent
- BTEC Professional Diploma in Dispensing Checking or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Accredited Technician Checker minimum one years experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the principles and practice for pharmacy technicians or equivalent
- BTEC Professional Diploma in Dispensing Checking or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Accredited Technician Checker minimum one years experience
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
