Band 5 - Rotational Pharmacy Technician - UCLH

Bank Partners; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Rotational Pharmacy Technician to join their skilled team. This role involves assisting senior technicians in providing efficient pharmacy services to patients and staff, ensuring high standards of dispensing practice. You will also participate in training pharmacy assistants and contribute to audit and governance initiatives. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for career progression within a complex NHS trust, dedicated to delivering excellent healthcare services. If you are passionate about pharmacy and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Access to free Core Skills training

Guaranteed line of work

Weekly pay

Competitive pay

Qualifications

• Registered with the GPhC or holds a recognized qualification.
• Portfolio demonstrating competence in pharmacy practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the supervision of the dispensary and staff.
• Participate in training and assessment of pharmacy trainees.
• Maintain efficient stock control and distribution systems.

Skills

Pharmacy Practice Skills

Good Manufacturing Practice

Good Dispensing Practice

Audit Participation

Education

NVQ Pharmacy Services Level 3

BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science

Job description

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) are searching for an experienced and motivated Rotational Pharmacy Technician to join their highly skilled team.

UCLH is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas.

Job Purpose

To assist senior technicians with the provision of Pharmacy Services to patients and staff across all sites of UCLH to provide an economic, efficient and timely service following agreed departmental policies and procedures. To participate and support audit, risk management and clinical governance initiatives to provide safe and effective medicines management to staff and patients at UCLH.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. To assist in the supervision of the day to day running of the relevant dispensary as required by the dispensary manager(s).
2. To assist in the supervision of Assistant Technical Officer’s (ATO’s) and Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians.
3. To deputise for the Senior Technician(s) when required.
4. To ensure that procedures relating to good dispensing practice are followed and to encourage and maintain high standards and orderly methods of working.
5. To participate in the induction and training of Pharmacy Assistants, Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Technicians.
6. To participate in the assessment of Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians.
7. To assist the Dispensary Manager in maintaining the internal distribution system within the dispensary and to maintain an efficient stock control system.

Requirements

1. NVQ Pharmacy Services Level 3 plus an accredited underpinning knowledge (BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent) or equivalent.
2. Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or holds a qualification recognised by the GPhC.
3. Portfolio demonstrating competence of previous and current pharmacy practice skills, knowledge and CPD.
4. Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice and Good Dispensing practice.
5. Previous experience of participation in audit.

Benefits

• Access to free Bank Partners Core Skills training.
• Guaranteed line of work.
• Weekly pay.
• Competitive pay.

Apply now for this fantastic career-progressing opportunity by attaching your CV, and a member of our recruitment team will be in contact with you shortly.