Higher Level Pharmacy Technician

NHS; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust is seeking a Registered Higher-level Pharmacy Technician to join their patient services team. The role involves dispensing medicines, accuracy checking, and contributing to workflow coordination. The ideal candidate will be GPHC registered and possess relevant pharmacy qualifications. A commitment to working flexible hours, including evenings, is essential. Opportunities for further training and career advancement are provided.

Benefits

NHS pension plan

Generous holiday allowance

Employee health and wellbeing services

Childcare vouchers

Flexible work policies

Qualifications

• GPHC registered pharmacy technician with dispensing experience.
• Accredited as a Checking Technician or willing to complete training.
• Must communicate effectively with healthcare professionals and patients.

Responsibilities

• Check dispensed items for accuracy as an accredited checker.
• Contribute to efficient delivery of Pharmaceutical Services.
• Supervise the work of other staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

BTEC level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent

GPHC registration

Job description

Would you like to be part of a warm and friendly team?Here at The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust, we are a hardworking, enthusiastic bunch with a vacancy for a Registered Higher-level Pharmacy Technician based in the inpatient dispensary.This could be the perfect opportunity for an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician looking for their next challenge or a Rotational Pharmacy Technician looking to expand their horizons and gain experience at a higher level within the dispensary area.Excellent training and development opportunities will be provided.The successful candidate will demonstrate dynamism and commitment and be a valued as a team player whilst assisting the Specialist Technicians in the running of the dispensary.As a member of the Patient Services team, you would be encouraged to contribute to the forward planning of the department and help in the co-ordination of workflow whilst undertaking a wide range of duties including accuracy checking and dispensing.Pharmacy strives for excellence with the Trust values at the core of our service.The dispensary opening hours are 8:45am - 7pm and working hours for this post can be negotiated, however a commitment to working until 7pm on at least three days will be required.

Main duties of the job

Undertake a wide range of duties within the inpatient dispensary including contributing to medicines management systems.Check dispensed items for accuracy as an accredited checker.Contribute to the efficient delivery of the Pharmaceutical Service to Patients, Wards, and Departments both within the Trust and to other healthcare organisations.Supervise the work of other staff in Dispensary Services and contribute to the development and training of other staff.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation.We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more.If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Job responsibilities

The Successful candidate will be GPHC registered pharmacy Technician with experience of dispensing medicines. They will also have a certificate of accreditation as an Checking Technician, or willing to complete training within 18 months once in post.

They will have a BTEC level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent pharmacy qualifications.

They must be able to work methodically and demonstrate meticulous attention to detail. Able to communicate well verbally with other healthcare professionals and patients some of whom may have barriers to understanding. Must be able to deal sensitively with all patients some of whom may be severely ill or distressed by their condition. Pleasant and helpful manner. Must possess initiative. Able to work well within a tea.

For a more comprehensive description of essential and desirable requirements please consult the job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.