Band 4/5 Pharmacy Technician (Rotational)

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Sutton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking enthusiastic and well-motivated pharmacy technicians to join our busy hospital team. The role starts at Band 4 with progression to Clinical Pharmacy Technician, Band 5 after an individual development plan.

You must be a qualified Pharmacy Technician registered with the GPhC; applications from those due to qualify within 6 months will be considered. Training and supervision are provided to develop advanced hospital pharmacy skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified Pharmacy Technician registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• At least one year post-qualification experience preferred.
• Accredited accuracy checking qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the pharmacy department in providing complete pharmaceutical care to patients.
• Deliver a high-quality ward-based medicines optimisation service across Trust wards.
• Act as a role model and mentor junior staff.
• Support inpatient pharmacy as required.
• Carry out accuracy checking commitments.

Skills

GPhC registration

Qualified professional

Post-qualification experience

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified Pharmacy Technician

GPhC registration

Tools

Accuracy checking qualification

Job description

Job Summary

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. In this progressive role, you will be fully supported to gain the skills and experience required to practice at an advanced level in the hospital setting. As the successful candidate, you will first commence in the role at band 4, and then upon completion of an individualised development plan you will progress to your role as Clinical Pharmacy Technician, Band 5. You need to be a qualified Pharmacy Technician registered with the GPhC to apply, however applications from candidates due to qualify & register within 6 months will be considered. Experience of hospital pharmacy is not essential as you will be well-supported in training and developing into this role. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for all essential and desirable criteria required for the role. For further information about the role please contact Melanie Mitchell -- [e-mail] -- 0121 424 9128.

Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required

With a patient-focused approach, you will;

• 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 Requirements

• A nationally recognised pharmacy technician qualification and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council;
• 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

About Us

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.

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person specification

Qualifications

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Desirable

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Experience

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Additional Criteria

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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.

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28392.00 to £31157.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-Time, Flexible Working

Reference number

304-9019174

Job locations

Good Hope Hospital Rectory Rd Sutton Coldfield West Midlands B75 7RR

Attachments

Pharmacy Technician_Nicola Holdsworth 9 Band 4.pdf – 507KB Opens in a new window

Clinical Pharmacy Technician JD PS_Nicola Holdsworth 10 Band 5.pdf – 531KB Opens in a new window