Full Time Registered Pharmacy Technician Rotational Required – Apply now

jobs pharmaguidelines; Frimley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for GPhC registered Pharmacy Technicians to provide excellent patient care at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. No prior hospital experience is needed as comprehensive training will be provided, covering skills in patient care, prescription management, and pharmacy services. If you are passionate about patient care in a dynamic environment, apply today to join a committed healthcare team.

Qualifications

• GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician.
• Experience in community pharmacy or other sectors preferred.
• Ability to deliver excellent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent care to inpatients and outpatients.
• Utilize EPIC and Omnicell for pharmacy services.
• Manage prescriptions accurately, including controlled drugs.
• Participate in patient counseling and medication histories.
• Complete training for independent work.

Skills

Patient care

Pharmacy services

Prescription management

Medicines management

Competency training

Education

GPhC registration

Tools

EPIC electronic prescribing system

Omnicell drug cabinets

Job description

Job Details

• Posting Date: 19 June 2024
• Salary: £26,405.00 to £36,311.00 per year
• Additional Salary Information: £26,405.00 – £36,311.00 per year
• Hours: Full time
• Closing Date: 02 July 2024
• Location: Frimley, GU16 7UJ
• Company: NHS Jobs
• Job Type: Permanent
• Job Reference: C9151-24-1029

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Job Summary

We are excited to announce an expansion opportunity for GPhC registered Pharmacy Technicians at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. This position is ideal for those currently in community pharmacy or other sectors, with no prior hospital pharmacy experience required. This is a band 4/5 progression post, with the band 5 role covering accredited checking and leadership development if not already obtained.

We offer comprehensive in-house competency training, including supervisory and leadership skills, which will equip you for hands-on line management responsibilities once you are competent. If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and are passionate about enhancing patient care, this role could be perfect for you!

Main Duties of the Job

• Patient Care: Delivering excellent care to inpatients, outpatients, and external care units.
• Pharmacy Services: Utilizing the EPIC electronic prescribing system and Omnicell drug cabinets to ensure an accurate, timely, and cost-effective service.
• Prescription Management: Accurate labelling, dispensing, and checking of a wide range of prescription types, including controlled drugs, clinical trials, total parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy, home IV, and palliative care.
• Medicines Management: Participating in rotations that involve direct patient contact, medication histories, reconciliation, safe usage of prescribed medicines, and patient counselling on new medications.
• Competency Training: Completion of competency units in each area before independent work is expected.

About Us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust serves around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, and south Buckinghamshire. We provide both excellent general hospital services to local communities and specialist services in heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis, and plastic surgery across a broader region. Our three main hospitals are Frimley Park in Frimley near Camberley, Heatherwood in Ascot, and Wexham Park near Slough.

Our core values—Committed to Excellence, Working Together, and Facing the Future—guide our operations and define our expectations for staff conduct towards patients, visitors, service users, and each other. Additionally, we are proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park, where military surgical, medical, and nursing personnel work alongside NHS staff to provide comprehensive patient care.

If you are ready to join a team committed to excellence and continuous improvement, apply today for this rewarding opportunity.