Flexible Paediatric Pharmacy Technician — Hospital Role

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medicine Chest (TMC) pharmacy operates within Birmingham Children's Hospital and a new branch at Birmingham Women's Hospital in Edgbaston, part of the Birmingham Women\'s and Children\'s NHS Foundation Trust. We seek an ACT Pharmacy Technician to join a dynamic, patient‑centred team delivering safe, effective care.

Our team offers specialist paediatric and perinatal services, with strong development opportunities and commitment to professional growth in a world‑renowned institution.

Qualifications

• Hold NVQ level 3 and BTEC certificate in pharmacy services as defined by GPhC.
• Registered with GPhC as Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician.

Responsibilities

• Interpret prescriptions and dispense accurately.
• Counsel patients and carers on medicines.
• Communicate with prescribers and hospital team.
• Use pharmacy computer systems for stock control and invoicing.
• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience with EPIC pharmacy system.

Skills

Prescriptions interpretation

Patient counselling

Interprofessional communication

Stock control systems

Attention to detail

EPIC system

Education

NVQ level 3 & BTEC certificate in pharmacy services meeting GPhC criteria

GPhC Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician registration

Job description

The Medicine Chest (TMC) pharmacy operates within Birmingham Children's Hospital and a new branch at Birmingham Women's Hospital in Edgbaston, part of the Birmingham Women\'s and Children\'s NHS Foundation Trust. We seek an ACT Pharmacy Technician to join a dynamic, patient‑centred team delivering safe, effective care.

Our team offers specialist paediatric and perinatal services, with strong development opportunities and commitment to professional growth in a world‑renowned institution.