Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician Progressive 4/5

Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in England is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to provide safe, efficient service in a busy pharmacy department. The role requires a Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Technology and GPhC registration. Candidates must have excellent communication skills, be methodical, and able to work under pressure. Flexibility for weekends and training is essential. This position offers a chance to be part of a dedicated healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Proficient in delivering quality care and providing a safe service.
• Regular patient contact in a pharmacy department necessary.
• Awareness of pharmacy law and ethics required.

Skills

Methodical working

Prescription analysis

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Good communication skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Technicians

Professional registration with GPhC

Tools

JAC pharmacy computer system

Job description

Job Description:

To understand the role in more detail, please read the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or equivalent
• Professional registration with the GPhC

Experience

• Regular patient contact
• Experience working in a busy pharmacy department in primary or secondary care

Desirable Experience

• Experience in a hospital pharmacy department
• Experience using JAC pharmacy computer system
• Experience of ward-based working
• Experience working in an Aseptic Unit

Technical Skills & Competencies

• Ability to work methodically and accurately
• Ability to analyze and interpret prescriptions, identify problems, and decide on appropriate actions
• Basic computer literacy and keyboard skills
• Neat, numerate

Knowledge

• Understanding of pharmacy law, ethics, roles, and responsibilities
• Knowledge of delivering quality care and providing a safe, efficient service
• Desirable: Knowledge of aseptic working, medicines optimisation, and legal aspects of final accuracy checking

Personal Attributes

• Committed to CPD
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Awareness of own limitations and authority
• Friendly, professional, and conscientious
• Good relationships with healthcare professionals

Other Role Requirements

• Flexibility to work weekends, bank holidays, and rotational shifts
• Willing to complete relevant training and competencies
• Teamwork skills
• Good communication skills

Language Requirement

• Proficiency in English necessary for the role