Band 4 Pharmacy Technician

Pulse; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare solutions provider in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician to support the clinical leadership of their pharmacy service. You will participate in the dispensing of medications, maintain records, and ensure compliance with all procedures. The ideal candidate has previous hospital pharmacy experience and relevant qualifications. This position is based in Birmingham and offers a chance to work within a knowledgeable team.

Benefits

Access to exclusive vacancies

Supportive work environment

Training and education opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospital pharmacy is essential.
• NVQ3, BTEC or equivalent in pharmaceutical science required.
• Must be registered with Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain by 2007.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the dispensing of prescriptions and clinical trials.
• Maintain records of work undertaken including computer records.
• Assist in the top-up, issue, and distribution of pharmaceuticals.

Skills

Experience in a hospital pharmacy

Customer service

Medication management

Education

NVQ3 or BTEC in pharmaceutical science

Registered with Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain

Job description

Pulse has recently partnered with one of the UK’s specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions. We are currently looking for an experienced Pharmacy Technician, who can provide overall support for the clinical leadership of the service. This post is based in Birmingham, which is easily accessible via public transport.

About the role

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will undertake various duties to support the pharmacy service while receiving comprehensive training. The role involves contributing to the overall service and providing cover as needed to ensure the smooth operation and benefit of the service.

Your main responsibilities as a Pharmacy Technician

• Participate in the dispensing of all prescriptions and orders presented to hospital pharmacies serviced by the trust.
• Participate in the dispensing of clinical trials and ensure that all documentation is completed accurately.
• After completion of training participate in medicines management services, which will include.
• Undergo training to prepare sterile and non-sterile pharmaceuticals, including cytotoxics, intravenous injections, CIVAS, and parenteral nutrition for adults and neonates using aseptic techniques. Maintain an up-to-date broth transfer test at all times.
• Develop and maintain the ability to provide advice to patients and other Healthcare professionals about their medicines and further supplies, inSympathetic and courteous manner.
• After completion of training, be able to interview and counsel patientsat drug history-taking sessions about their medicines and further supplies.
• Contribute to the purchasing and control of stock using a computerised system.
• Assist in the top-up, issue and distribution of pharmaceuticals to all wards, departments and other hospitals as required after training.
• Contribute to the processing of cash / cheques and issuing of bills to patients and staff where necessary.
• Maintain relevant records of work undertaken including computer records.
• Maintain a clean and tidy environment at all times.
• Contribute to the maintenance and security of pharmaceuticals.
• Participate in stock taking procedures where necessary and report any stock discrepancies to the appropriate person.
• Follow and implement departmental Standard Operating Procedures at all times.
• Participate in audits where necessary.
• Assist in training and education when required.
• Maintain and develop personal knowledge and skills.
• Achieve objectives agreed at Individual Performance Review with the line manager.
• Participate in departmental rotas, rotas for early and late opening, bank holidays, and weekend cover as part of the working week.

What we are looking for in a Pharmacy Technician

• Experience in a hospital pharmacy.
• NVQ3, BTEC or equivalent in pharmaceutical science.
• Must be registered with Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain by 2007.
• Evidence of CPD.

Why work with Pulse?

• Knowledgeable, dedicated and vastly experienced Permanent Team with longstanding professional relationships with multiple clients
• Access to exclusive vacancies through our numerous Master Vendor trusts across the country
• Vacancies outside of NHS Rate caps with our private sector agreements
• Access to International roles outside of England and the United Kingdom

Please note: We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.