Band 5 - Rotational Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy at NHS

NHS; Watford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Watford General Hospital in Watford, England, is seeking a Band 5 Rotational Pharmacy Technician. This full-time, on-site role offers 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday with occasional late duties and weekend shifts on a rotation basis.

The post provides opportunities for professional development and exposure to a range of pharmacy services. You will rotate through dispensary and clinical areas, assist with dispensing and issuing medicines, provide ward-based pharmaceutical advice, and

Qualifications

• Must be a registered Pharmacy Technician with current registration.
• ACPT encouraged to obtain if not already.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Will ing to rotate through dispensary and clinical areas.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through Dispensary and Clinical areas.
• Prepare, dispense and issue medicines including clinical trial products and CDs.
• Provide clinical and ward services under supervision of Lead Clinical Technician.
• Advise ward staff, patients and carers on pharmaceutical matters.
• Assist senior staff in training and coaching of support workers and student technicians.
• Contribute to daily organisation of the pharmacy and service delivery.

Skills

Registered Pharmacy Technician

ACPT

Team player

Clinical services

Job description

Apply for Band 5 - Rotational Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy at NHS in Watford, ENG, GB.

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic registered Pharmacy Technician, based at the Watford General Hospital. Working hours for this role are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 1 late duty every 2 weeks and a weekend shift every 6 weeks. Whether you are a registered hospital pharmacy technician seeking a new challenge, a community pharmacy technician looking to transition into a hospital setting, or a pre-registration pharmacy technician nearing qualification, this role offers an excellent platform to advance your career. We have both permanent and fixed-term opportunities available, with further details to be discussed at interview. To work as part of the pharmacy team in providing an efficient, effective and safe pharmaceutical service to patients and customers. To rotate through Dispensary and Clinical areas. To undertake a range of activities in the dispensary, including the preparation, dispensing and issuing of medicines (including clinical trial products and CDs) in response to prescriptions or requisitions. To provide a range of clinical and ward services under the direction of the Lead Clinical Technician. To provide advice to ward staff, patients and carers on pharmaceutical matters within own competency. To assist the senior Dispensary staff in supervising, training and coaching of pharmacy support workers/student technicians in the dispensary and assist with the daily organisation. Applicants must be self-motivated and organised. You will need to be able to work effectively alone and as part of a team. Whilst on rotation you will be expected to complete a set of competencies associated with each area. Candidates will be encouraged and supported to complete their ACPT, if not already obtained. With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact [e-mail] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.