Higher Level Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Higher-Level Pharmacy Technician at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. The role involves managing dispensary workloads, dispensing medications, and supporting staff training. The Trust offers a supportive environment with development opportunities, flexible working, and NHS benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

NHS pension

Access to NHS discount schemes

Health and wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Experience in managing dispensary workload and training staff.
• Knowledge of pharmacy computer and robotic systems.
• Ability to dispense controlled drugs and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing inpatient, outpatient, and discharge medication.
• Organizing and planning the supply of medicines.
• Carrying out final checks of dispensed items.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Dispensing

Organizational skills

Education

Pharmacy Technician qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Higher-Level Pharmacy Technician to work in the inpatient dispensary. If you are looking for a new and exciting challenge to develop your leadership and management skills, this could be the role for you.

The Pharmacy team welcomes Technicians interested in expanding their skills and knowledge by joining our developing and growing team in this exciting role.

Located in the heart of Buckinghamshire countryside, the Trust is conveniently close to London and Oxford. We serve three main sites: Wycombe, Amersham, and Stoke Mandeville. As a progressive department, we continually develop our services and are committed to staff development, fully supporting CPD.

You will be responsible for managing the dispensary workload, labeling and dispensing medication for inpatients, outpatients, controlled drugs, and ensuring staff are supported and trained to provide a safe service. You will work as part of the wider Pharmacy team to support and develop pharmacy provision, maximize efficiency, and deliver excellent patient care.

Full training will be funded and provided by the trust for nationally recognized ACPT and Medicines Optimisation courses.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Dispensing inpatient, outpatient, and discharge medication using pharmacy computer and robotic systems.
2. Dispensing controlled drugs, unlicensed, cytotoxic, and clinical trial medicines, maintaining records per departmental policy and legal requirements.
3. Organizing and planning the supply of medicines to patients, wards, and departments.
4. Developing and planning staff rotas and daily task allocations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
5. Carrying out final checks of dispensed items and daily stock checks, resolving discrepancies.
6. Managing stock effectively using JAC report functions.

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career growth. We offer flexible working, NHS benefits such as generous annual leave, pension, and access to NHS discount schemes. We also provide health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

We are committed to promoting inclusion and ensuring all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. Our workplace values differences, treating everyone with dignity and respect. Greater diversity enhances positive outcomes for the communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities, and be a great place to work. Our mission is to deliver personal and compassionate care every time. Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect, and enable.

For detailed responsibilities and duties, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification available as attachments in the advert.

Internal applicants may consider secondment with prior line manager support. The application deadline is Wednesday, 4 June 2025.