Band 4 Pharmacy Technician - QH

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; Romford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK hospital trust in Romford seeks a registered Pharmacy Technician to provide high-quality, patient-oriented pharmaceutical services. The role involves clinical duties, dispensing medications, and assessing patients' drug histories. Candidates should possess an NVQ 3 in Pharmacy Services and be registered with the GPhC. Newly qualified applicants are welcome to apply. A comprehensive training package is provided.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Newly qualified technicians are welcome to apply.
• Experience working in a UK hospital preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical ward-based duties including counselling and transcribing.
• Dispense medications for in and out-patients.
• Assess patients' own drugs and take drug histories.

Skills

Clinical duties

Patient counselling

Dispensing medications

Education

NVQ 3 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

Overview

We are looking for registered Pharmacy Technicians who would be based at Queen's Hospital in Romford.

Responsibilities

• Clinical ward-based duties, including counselling and transcribing
• In and out-patient dispensing
• Assessment of patients' own drugs and drug history taking
• Discharge counselling
• Carry out routine pharmaceutical duties in a professional manner and provide a high quality, patient-orientated service, both in dispensaries and on the wards

Training and Development

We have a comprehensive training package which will enable you to develop as a clinical ward-based technician. This includes competence in the assessment of Patient's Own Drugs and competence in taking a medication history.

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 in Pharmacy Services, or equivalent
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Newly qualified technicians or those about to qualify will be considered
• Hard-working, accurate and some experience of working in a UK hospital

About the Trust

Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding and equal opportunity employment. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community, including job-sharing applicants. The Trust values diversity and is a London Living Wage employer.