Hospital Clinical Pharmacy Technician-Medicines Optimisation

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Sutton Coldfield is seeking a Band 5 Clinical Pharmacy Technician to provide pharmaceutical care and work collaboratively with a diverse healthcare team. The successful candidate will enhance patient care in a hospital setting, supported by a comprehensive training program. Key responsibilities include delivering medicines optimisation services, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring a high standard of clinical care. Applicants must be registered as a pharmacy technician and have relevant experience in an acute hospital environment.

Benefits

In-service development training

Specialised skills development

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacy technician with a national qualification.
• Post qualification experience in an acute setting is required.
• Accredited Checking Technician qualification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacy in providing complete pharmaceutical care.
• Deliver high quality ward based medicines optimisation service.
• Act as role model and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Professional attitude

Attention to detail

Ability to motivate self and others

Calm under pressure

Flexible approach

Education

Pharmacy Technician qualification

Dispensing Accuracy Accreditation

Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Sutton Coldfield is seeking a Band 5 Clinical Pharmacy Technician to provide pharmaceutical care and work collaboratively with a diverse healthcare team. The successful candidate will enhance patient care in a hospital setting, supported by a comprehensive training program. Key responsibilities include delivering medicines optimisation services, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring a high standard of clinical care. Applicants must be registered as a pharmacy technician and have relevant experience in an acute hospital environment.