Bank Pharmacy Technician Band 4/5(Chase Farm Outpatient only)

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and dedicated team at a leading NHS foundation trust as a Bank Pharmacy Technician. This role is crucial in providing pharmaceutical services in outpatient pharmacies, ensuring patients receive accurate medication and advice. You will be part of a high-performing team that values professionalism and patient care, working in a busy tertiary care center. The position offers flexible working hours, making it an ideal opportunity for those looking to balance work with personal commitments. If you are passionate about pharmacy and patient care, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered with GPhC and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences required.
• Experience in NHS hospital environment and outpatient pharmacy setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical services ensuring high-quality customer experience.
• Manage financial and physical resources while leading a high-performing team.

Skills

Accurate Dispensing

Patient Counseling

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Stock Control Principles

Education

NVQ Level 3 Pharmaceutical Sciences

GPhC Registration

Tools

JAC Pharmacy Computer System

Microsoft Software Products

Job description

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Bank Pharmacy Technician Band 4/5 (Chase Farm Outpatient only)

Main area: Pharmacy Technician Grade Bank Pharmacy Technician Band 4-5 Contract: Bank Hours: Flexible working - As and when Job ref: 391-3511-BANK

Site: Royal Free and Chase Farm Hospital Town: London Salary: £13.78 Hourly Paid Salary period: Hourly Closing: 16/02/2025 23:59

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.

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.

**THIS ROLE IS BASED WITHIN OUTPATIENT PHARMACIES.**

Main duties of the job

• Clinical responsibilities
• Responsibility for patients
• Responsibility for Policy and service development
• Responsible for financial and physical resources
• Responsible for leading and managing
• Responsible for Information Resources
• Responsible for research and development
• Professional responsibilities

Person specification

Royal Free World Class Values

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education

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

Experience

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

Skills and Aptitudes

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

Personal Qualities

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

Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19. We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.