Outpatient Pharmacy Technician/Checking Technician

Buy A Boat Now; Torquay; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider is seeking a pharmacy technician to join their team in Torquay. The role involves dispensing medicines and providing support in daily pharmacy operations. Candidates should be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and have strong communication, organisational, and customer service skills. This is an excellent opportunity for professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• You will be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• You will have excellent communication, organisational and customer service skills.
• Being an effective team player is essential.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medicines for patients.
• Undertake related duties including ordering and receipt of stock.
• Provide support in the daily operation of the pharmacy.
• Perform final accuracy check on prescriptions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Customer service skills

Teamwork

Education

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Job description

Overview

SDH Developments Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary company of Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, provides pharmacy services to patients and visitors attending the Outpatients Department at Torbay Hospital. We are looking for a pharmacy technician who is either already qualified as or prepared to train as an accuracy checking technician to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medicines for patients.
• Undertake related duties including ordering and receipt of stock, and provide an efficient front of house service for customers, including the sale of medicines.
• Accuracy Checking Technicians will undertake a final accuracy check on prescriptions.
• Provide support in the day-to-day operation of the pharmacy.

Qualifications

• You will be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• You will have excellent communication, organisational and customer service skills, and be an effective team player.

About the Trust

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is recognised at a national level as a progressive and successful organisation. The primary objectives of this outpatient pharmacy are to improve patient safety, improve the patient experience, and to allow further investment in healthcare facilities in South Devon.

Additional information

As an Outpatient Pharmacy Technician you will dispense medicines for patients. In addition, you will undertake related duties including ordering and receipt of stock, and be involved in the provision of an efficient and effective front of house service for customers, including the sale of medicines. You will also need to provide support in the day to day operation of the pharmacy. Accuracy Checking Technicians will also be required to undertake a final accuracy check on prescriptions.

If you are looking for a challenging role in which to develop your skills and knowledge then this post will provide an excellent opportunity for you.

Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification. If you are interested and would like to know more or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Simon Gardner - Superintendent pharmacist on 01803 656011

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