Band 4/5 Pharmacy Technician (Rotational)

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Mere Green; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Foundation Trust in Mere Green is seeking a pharmacy technician to enhance their pharmacy services. This role involves providing pharmaceutical care to patients, delivering ward-based medicines optimisation, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates must possess a nationally recognised pharmacy technician qualification and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. This position also requires evening and weekend participation on a rotational basis.

Benefits

In-service development training

Valuable clinical skills development

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• One year's post-qualification experience.
• Ability to motivate self and others.

Responsibilities

• Support provision of complete pharmaceutical care.
• Deliver a high-quality ward-based service.
• Act as a role model and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Pharmaceutical care

Ward-based medicines optimisation

Training and mentoring

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Education

Nationally recognised pharmacy technician qualification

Accredited accuracy checking qualification

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to progress your pharmacy career. We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and well-motivated individuals to join our friendly team of pharmacy technicians who provide a range of pharmaceutical services in this busy acute hospital Trust., With a patient-focused approach, you will.

Responsibilities

• Support the pharmacy department in the provision of complete pharmaceutical care to patients.
• Deliver a high-quality ward-based medicines optimisation service to a multitude of areas throughout the Trust.
• Act as a role model and provide training and mentoring to junior staff members.
• Support the inpatient pharmacy where required.
• Carry out accuracy checking commitments

Key Person Specification

• A nationally recognised pharmacy technician qualification and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• You need to be a qualified Pharmacy Technician registered with the GPhC to apply, however applications from candidates due to qualify & register this year will be considered. Experience of hospital pharmacy is not essential as you will be well-supported in training and developing into this role.
• Currently practicing as a registered pharmacy technician with at least one year's post-qualification experience
• A nationally recognised accredited accuracy checking qualification.
• A professional attitude with the ability to motivate self and others
• The ability to remain calm under pressure
• A flexible approach and commitment to accommodate the needs of the service
• A strong attention to detail
• Experience working as a clinical pharmacy technician or similar capacity is desirable

This post offers in-service development training and the opportunity to gain valuable skills in a clinical role. A requirement to participate in evenings, weekends, and bank holidays on a rotational basis will be necessary.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.