Pharmacy Technician

We are seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our team in the Pharmacy Department on a part-time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will provide specialist technical services to support the pharmacy department and other areas of the hospital that stock medicines.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in delivering pharmaceutical care to meet patients' health and wellbeing needs.
• Assist in assessing people's health and wellbeing within the context of their medicines.
• Manage the movement and storage of medicines.
• Establish and maintain communication with people about pharmacy activities and medicines.
• Modify and structure data, information, computer records, and stock management documents.
• Develop own knowledge and skills and contribute to the development of others.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of services.
• Monitor and maintain health and safety and security of self and others.
• Contribute to quality improvement.
• Promote people's equality, diversity, and rights.
• Acknowledge the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) and understand own responsibility in prevention and control.

Requirements:

• B. Tech National Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences, City & Guilds of London Institute – Dispensing Technicians Certificate, Scottish/National Vocational Qualifications (S/NVQ) level 3 in pharmacy services, or equivalent.
• Experience of working in a pharmaceutical department.
• Experience of administrative duties, e.g., data checking and charging.
• Competent in a range of pharmaceutical activities with theoretical knowledge acquired during qualification.
• Numeracy skills.
• Possess mandatory training requirements for role, including infection control and health and safety competencies.
• Possess Equipment and Medical Devices Competences.
• Continuing professional development in pharmaceutical activities.
• Trained on MS Office and other relevant packages, e.g., stock control, charging, and labelling.
• Demonstrate principles of accountable practice.
• Maintain interest in current pharmaceutical developments.
• Data processing skills.
• English language proficiency to IELTS 7.0.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• 35 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays.
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options.
• Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers.
• Free Bupa wellness screening.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life assurance.
• Free onsite parking.