Hospital Pharmacy Technician — Patient-Centric Care & Meds

NHS Jobs; Preston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Life assurance (3x salary)

Private pension with employer match

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle2Work scheme

Staff restaurant discounts

Free on-site parking

26 days annual leave (incl bank hols)

Job summary

Fulwood Hall Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join its pharmacy team. You will deliver safe, patient-centred services, optimise medicines, support pre-operative care, undertake medicines reconciliation, discharge counselling, and participate in quality improvement.

You will collaborate with the Pharmacy Manager, Pharmacist and clinical teams to ensure safe medicines throughout the hospital journey.

Qualifications

• GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proactive approach and good IT skills.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality care.
• Previous hospital experience is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage ordering, receipt, storage, and supply of medicines.
• Support stock management across departments.
• Assist with inpatient prescription chart reviews.
• Support pre-operative referrals and queries.
• Facilitate safe discharge and patient counselling.
• Provide medicines information within your scope.
• Participate in audits and governance.
• Support investigation of medication incidents.
• Contribute to service development.
• Work flexibly with neighboring sites.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Independent & team working

Proactive approach

IT skills

Education

GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Fulwood Hall Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join its pharmacy team. You will deliver safe, patient-centred services, optimise medicines, support pre-operative care, undertake medicines reconciliation, discharge counselling, and participate in quality improvement.

You will collaborate with the Pharmacy Manager, Pharmacist and clinical teams to ensure safe medicines throughout the hospital journey.