Hospital Pharmacy Technician: Path to Clinical Band 5

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Sutton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking enthusiastic and well-motivated pharmacy technicians to join our busy hospital team. The role starts at Band 4 with progression to Clinical Pharmacy Technician, Band 5 after an individual development plan.

You must be a qualified Pharmacy Technician registered with the GPhC; applications from those due to qualify within 6 months will be considered. Training and supervision are provided to develop advanced hospital pharmacy skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified Pharmacy Technician registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• At least one year post-qualification experience preferred.
• Accredited accuracy checking qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the pharmacy department in providing complete pharmaceutical care to patients.
• Deliver a high-quality ward-based medicines optimisation service across Trust wards.
• Act as a role model and mentor junior staff.
• Support inpatient pharmacy as required.
• Carry out accuracy checking commitments.

Skills

GPhC registration

Qualified professional

Post-qualification experience

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified Pharmacy Technician

GPhC registration

Tools

Accuracy checking qualification

Job description

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking enthusiastic and well-motivated pharmacy technicians to join our busy hospital team. The role starts at Band 4 with progression to Clinical Pharmacy Technician, Band 5 after an individual development plan.

You must be a qualified Pharmacy Technician registered with the GPhC; applications from those due to qualify within 6 months will be considered. Training and supervision are provided to develop advanced hospital pharmacy skills.