Bank Rotational Pharmacy Technician

Transformationunitgm; Carshalton, Epsom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Band 4 Rotational Pharmacy Technician to enhance patient care through effective pharmaceutical services. This role involves working closely with senior technicians to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of medications across various departments. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, a commitment to teamwork, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a team that values respect and professionalism, and contribute to making a positive impact on patient lives while advancing your career in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Incredible staff benefits

Dedicated training schemes

London high cost area supplement

Qualifications

• Experience in computerised dispensing and stock control.
• Counseling patients regarding their medication.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the efficient running of the department.
• Undertake daily stock level checks and manage the dispensing service.
• Counsel patients and ensure accurate medication management.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Good communication skills

Fluent written and spoken English

Ability to prioritise and organise own workload

Self-motivated

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in Hospital Pharmacy Services

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Tools

Pharmacy Computer System

Job description

Employer Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Epsom & St Helier Hospitals - Trustwide Town Epsom & Carshalton Salary £17.82 - £28.50 Bank rate depends on shift Salary period Hourly Closing 31/08/2025 23:59

Band 4

As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values

Job overview

Epsom & St Helier Staff Bank are looking for an experienced Band 4 Rotational Pharmacy Technician to join their team. The role is to work with the Principal/Senior Pharmacy Technician and with other team members to deliver a service to meet the pharmaceutical needs of patients within the Trust. The post will involve rotations across the in-patient and out-patient dispensaries and ward based medicine management roles on the two hospital sites.

Role of the Department

To provide a co-ordinated pharmaceutical service which is broad-based, cost-effective and efficient.

To promote safe, legal, rational and economic use of medicines and all allied products to all its clients.

Main duties of the job

• To participate in the efficient day to day running of the department and assisting the Principal/Senior Technician when required in overseeing the management of the dispensing service.
• To undertake daily stock level checks including expiry dates as per audit requirement, reporting any exception to the Principal / Senior Technician.
• To order / requisition stock from the Pharmacy Store as required.
• To undertake in-patient, discharge and out-patient dispensing using the Pharmacy Computer System and in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• To participate in the dispensing for clinical trials, completing relevant documentation in accordance with departmental procedures.
• To counsel patients / carers regarding their medication.
• To obtain if appropriate following suitable experience Accredited Checking Technician status and perform a final accuracy checks of prescriptions in accordance with departmental protocols.
• To obtain if appropriate drug history and POD checking accreditation in order to work on wards in a medicine management role.
• To participate, on a rota basis, in a medicine management role on the wards working with pharmacists to ensure the accuracy of medicines for in-patients
• To routinely check expiry dates of all stock, ensuring good stock rotation and correct storage conditions, maintaining a log as required and reporting any exceptions to the Principal/Senior Technician Further Duties available in the JD

Working for our organisation

• "At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values."
• OUR MISSION: 'TO PUT THE PATIENT FIRST BY DELIVERING GREAT CARE TO EVERY PATIENT, EVERY DAY'
• Theres never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.
• Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder is required to:-

• Work within agreed Trust and departmental policies and procedures and to accepted standards of practice.
• Work on other sites in the Trust as required.
• Undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time, as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade.
• Ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity.
• Treat patients and customers with dignity and courtesy.
• Ensure that medicines do not fall into unauthorised hands.
• Have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare for self and others and to comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety regulations, including COSHH.
• Promote Equal Opportunities and to comply with the requirements of the legislation and the Trust’s policies.
• Attend such training courses and meetings as are necessary for the efficient performance of the post holder’s duties.
• Participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD), maintaining own CPD portfolio.
• Participate in the Trust’s appraisal system.
• Comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
• Comply with the Trust’s No Smoking Policy.
• Comply with Duty of Candour principles

This job description is a reflection of the current position and may change in emphasis or detail in the light of subsequent service development.

Person specification

QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION

• BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in Hospital Pharmacy Services Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

EXPERIENCE

• Computerised dispensing and stock control Patient counselling
• Working in a Hospital Pharmacy Customer Care Experience of the CMM, Pharmacy Computer System

SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Good interpersonal skills Good communication skills (verbal and written) Fluent written and spoken English Keyboard skills Ability to prioritise and organise own workload Self-motivated Ability to work under pressure Ability to work accurately with attention to detail Ability to work as a team
• Computer literate Shows initiative Training other staff

GENERAL

Our mission: ‘to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.’

There’s never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.

Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.

We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement. Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you're attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.

FURTHER INFORMATION

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For new entrants into the NHS, your pay under the Agenda for Change or Medical & Dental Pay Bands, will normally be set at the minimum of the pay band as advertised.

If you apply for this position and do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been short-listed for interview on this occasion.

ESTH values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Employer we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusionwill lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.

Internal applicants from underrepresented minority groups are encouraged to seek development support such as work shadowing and interview skills coaching. Please contact the recruitment team for more information.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.