Pharamacy Technician

NHS; Newport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent community pharmacy in Newport is looking for qualified Pharmacy Technicians to join their team. The successful candidates will support pharmacy operations, dispense medications, and provide patient care. A minimum of 2 years of experience in a community pharmacy is required. This role offers competitive benefits and an engaging work environment focused on career development.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience working in a community pharmacy.
• Accredited to provide Enhanced Services in the Community Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and dispensing of prescribed medications accurately.
• Provide patients with basic advice on medication usage, side effects, and storage.
• Manage stock levels, ordering medications, and ensuring proper storage.
• Receive and verify prescriptions, checking for accuracy.
• Help pharmacists with complex tasks.
• Manage and utilize the dispensing robot as part of the dispensing process.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

GPHC registration

Job description

Bellevue Pharmacy is an Independent Community Pharmacy based in Newport and we are looking for the right individual to join our dynamic team. We are looking for an excellent team player who is innovative with great communication and interpersonal skills who would like to excel in their profession and make a difference to patient care. The successful candidate will need to be currently working or has worked recently in a community pharmacy and have the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.

Community Pharmacy is in an exciting period, where more clinical services are being offered to improve access to healthcare for our patients. We would like to supplement our team so that we can provide an extended range of NHS and Private services. The positions which we are looking to fulfil are for a Qualified Accredited Checking Technician and a Qualified Dispensing Technician.

The candidates will need to be GPHC registered.

Two Full-time positions are available for the right candidates. The working hours during the week will be 9-6pm, as well as occasional Saturday's 9-1pm.

Main duties of the job

A Pharmacy Technician plays a crucial role in supporting pharmacists and ensuring smooth pharmacy operations. The main duties will include:

1. Dispensing Medications: Assisting in the preparation and dispensing of prescribed medications accurately.
2. Patient Interaction: Providing patients with basic advice on medication usage, side effects, and storage.
3. Inventory Management: Managing stock levels, ordering medications, and ensuring proper storage.
4. Prescription Handling: Receiving and verifying prescriptions, checking for accuracy, and ensuring legal and safety requirements are met.
5. Supporting Pharmacist: Helping pharmacists with more complex tasks, such as counseling patients or managing prescriptions that require special handling.
6. Pharmacy Services: Being instrumental in developing and maintaining community pharmacy services.

In addition to these core duties, Pharmacy Technicians will ensure a high level of patient care and contribute to maintaining the overall efficiency of the pharmacy.

About us

Bellevue Pharmacy is an Independent Community Pharmacy based in Newport and is part of a small chain. We have been established in Newport since 2005 and have recently acquired Bellevue Pharmacy in 2023. At Pill and Bellevue Pharmacy, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional healthcare to our patients. Our team is dynamic, collaborative and are always eager to initiate new services to deliver healthcare at the highest standards for our patients.

We provide a supportive and an engaging work environment, where you can grow, learn and excel in your career. We provide continuous learning opportunities, mentorship and career development to help you reach your full potential.

Our pharmacies provide an enjoyable, positive and friendly atmosphere, competitive benefits and the satisfaction of making a real difference to our local community.

Job responsibilities

A Pharmacy Technician plays a crucial role in supporting pharmacists and ensuring smooth pharmacy operations. The main duties will include:

1. Dispensing Medications: Assisting in the preparation and dispensing of prescribed medications accurately.
2. Patient Interaction: Providing patients with basic advice on medication usage, side effects, and storage.
3. Inventory Management: Managing stock levels, ordering medications, and ensuring proper storage.
4. Prescription Handling: Receiving and verifying prescriptions, checking for accuracy, and ensuring legal and safety requirements are met.
5. Supporting Pharmacist: Helping pharmacists with more complex tasks, such as counseling patients or managing prescriptions that require special handling.
6. Dispensing Robot Management: Managing and utilising the dispensing robot as part of their dispensing process
7. Dossett Boxes: Being involved in the dispensing of weekly dosette boxes

In addition to these core duties, Pharmacy Technicians will ensure a high level of patient care and contribute to maintaining the overall efficiency of the pharmacy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Accredited to provide Enhanced Services in the Community Pharmacy

Experience

• Experience of working in a pharmacy for a minimum of 2 years.
• Experience of working in a Community Pharmacy

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.