Pharmacy Technician

NHS Professionals Limited

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Job summary

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to the people of Bolton, delivering care at Royal Bolton Hospital, in a range of community venues and in peoples own homes.

We are one of the North Wests busiest acute NHS foundation trusts, serving people across Bolton and other parts of Greater Manchester and are classed as amongst the best in the region for several of our services.

Our organisation received a Good overall rating from the CQC in April 2019, with some key areas of outstanding practice.

The Royal Bolton Hospital is a major hub in Greater Manchester for womens and childrens services and is the second busiest ambulance-receiving site in Greater Manchester.

Main duties of the job

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

Date posted

09 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

M0042-24-3259

Job locations

The Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Road

Farnworth

Bolton

BL4 0JR

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

Experience

Essential

Accredited Technician Checker minimum one years experience

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Accredited Technician Checker minimum one years experience

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

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

The Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Road

Farnworth

Bolton

BL4 0JR

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

The Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Road

Farnworth

Bolton

BL4 0JR

Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

stephanie moss

stephanie.moss@nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk

Date posted

09 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

M0042-24-3259

Job locations

The Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Road

Farnworth

Bolton

BL4 0JR

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