Bank Pharmacy Technician Band 4/5

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks dedicated Pharmacy Technicians to join their dynamic outpatient pharmacy team. This role involves providing exceptional pharmaceutical services, ensuring patient care, and managing resources effectively. You will be part of a high-performing team committed to delivering compassionate care in a busy hospital environment. If you are passionate about improving patient outcomes and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking organization that values professional growth and offers a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the GPhC and possess NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences.
• Experience in dispensing and advising patients on medication is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical services ensuring high-quality customer experience.
• Manage clinical responsibilities and lead service development.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 3 Pharmaceutical Sciences

Registered with the GPhC

Tools

Microsoft software products

JAC Pharmacy computer system

Job description

The pharmacy technician provides pharmaceutical services in the outpatient pharmacy department ensuring efficient and high quality customer experience is maintained.

The post holder will be working for Royal Free London Pharmacy, a wholly owned subsidiary of the RFL Group.

The post holder will be part of a high performing team that is expected to demonstrate behaviours that promote the outpatient pharmacy and Royal Free London values. This means that in undertaking this role the post holder is expected at all times to behave in a way that demonstrates commitment to the delivery of respectful and compassionate care.

The post holder will be mainly based at the Royal Free Hospital which is a busy and dynamic tertiary care centre.

We are looking for applicants for both band 4 and 5 Pharmacy Technician roles.

Main duties of the job

Main duties include:

1. Clinical responsibilities
2. Responsibility for patients
3. Responsibility for Policy and service development
4. Responsible for financial and physical resources
5. Responsible for leading and managing
6. Responsible for Information Resources
7. Responsible for research and development
8. Professional responsibilities

Job description

Job responsibilities

As shown in person specifications for both the band 4 and band 5 roles. If you are successful at being shortlisted you will be interviewed and assessed for the grade being offered.

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent.
• Registered with the GPhC

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to dispense accurately.
• Demonstrate ability to counsel and give advice to patients/carers on medication.
• Experience/knowledge of the principles of stock control.
• Experience of working in an NHS hospital environment.
• Computer literate including Microsoft software products.

Desirable

• Previous experience in an outpatient pharmacy setting
• Previous assessable experience/understanding of JAC Pharmacy computer system.

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to provide a sensitive and professional service to patients and patient families and healthcare professionals
• Good communication and interpersonal skills including written English

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Good attention to detail
• Ability to work in a busy environment
• Able to meet deadlines when requested

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hampstead

London

NW3 2QG

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/