Lead Pharmacy Technician – Inpatient & Multisite

EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Luton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

East London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician to join the Luton and Bedford Inpatient Pharmacy team. The post holder will lead on clinical and dispensing activities, motivate the team to meet deadlines and participate in line management of junior staff.

You will use pharmacy computer systems to coordinate and maintain the supply of medicines. You will undertake dispensary, stores and procurement activities, and work across multiple sites within the directorate,

Qualifications

• Must be registered as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• BTEC / NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent.
• ACPT trained and have completed accredited checking technician training (ACPT).

Responsibilities

• Assist with high quality clinical pharmacy service to patients and collaborate with multidisciplinary team.
• Undertake general dispensary, stores and procurement activities as required.
• Take a lead in day-to-day running of the team/department.
• Line manage, train and support junior staff.
• Work across multiple environments including mental health in-patient wards, PICU, Home Treatment Teams and satellite dispensary.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Education

BTEC / NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences

GPhC registration as Pharmacy Technician

Job description

East London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician to join the Luton and Bedford Inpatient Pharmacy team. The post holder will lead on clinical and dispensing activities, motivate the team to meet deadlines and participate in line management of junior staff.

You will use pharmacy computer systems to coordinate and maintain the supply of medicines. You will undertake dispensary, stores and procurement activities, and work across multiple sites within the directorate,