Pharmaceutical Technician

Range Pharmacy; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community pharmacy in the UK is urgently seeking experienced Pharmaceutical Technicians who are passionate about patient care and provide exemplary services. Responsibilities include assisting pharmacists, dispensing medications, and ensuring excellent customer service. The ideal candidate should have an undergraduate degree in Pharmacy and at least one year of community pharmacy experience. This role offers flexibility, competitive salary, and training for career progression.

Benefits

Salary based on experience

Pension contributions

20 days holidays plus bank holidays

Sick pay

Training for career progression

Company pension and UK visa sponsorship

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of community pharmacy experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of drug names and calculations.
• Ability to work as part of a busy team.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in dispensing medications.
• Prepare and label medicines under pharmacist supervision.
• Provide excellent customer service and counselling.

Skills

Customer care

Pharmaceutical terminology

Team leadership

Education

Undergraduate degree in Pharmacy or equivalent

GCSEs/S grades or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about patient care and delivering the best clinical services? We run multiple Independent Community Pharmacies in Sunderland and provide a caring and professional service to our local community. We are urgently looking for like-minded and experienced pharmaceutical technicians to join our team. Pharmaceutical Technicians play a key role in delivering safe and effective services to the local community.

From providing customers with expert advice to supplying a prescription service that exceeds their expectations, you’ll be providing a real personable service that our customers can trust. You are key to helping us change for the better and making a real difference in the local community through the services we offer, helping to get the best out of your team, and our approach to legendary customer care.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in dispensing medications and maintaining accurate medication records.
• Check received prescriptions for legality and accuracy.
• Prepare drugs and medicines under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Label and check medicines for dispensing.
• Maintain patient records accurately on the PMR.
• Provide counselling to customers on the use of prescription medicines and over-the-counter medicines.
• Maintain adequate stock by following a good stock control and management process.
• Ensure all controlled drugs are handled in line with the legislation under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Manage the workflow in an efficient way.
• Maintain inventory of medications and supplies, restocking as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
• Complete professional on-job training under the supervision of the pharmacist.

What you’ll need to have

• GCSEs/S grades or the equivalent.
• An undergraduate degree or equivalent level of study in Pharmacy (Non-UK undergraduate degree with ENIC Compatibility statement can be considered).
• Previous proven community pharmacy working experience for at least 1 year (preferable).
• A passion for customer care.
• Ability to coach and lead the Dispensary team.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology, drug names, and calculations.
• Able to work as part of a busy team.

What’s in it for you?

Technicians are at the core of our business. We know how important it is to reward the great work they do. We have a range of benefits that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit individual needs. These include:

• Salary: determined by the candidate's level of experience, qualifications, and expertise in that field.
• Pension contributions.
• 20 days holidays plus bank holidays (Full Time).
• Sick pay.
• Training for career progression.
• Company pension and UK visa sponsorship.

Details

• Schedule: Monday to Friday; Alternate Weekends.
• Location: Reliable commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required).
• Hours: 37.5 per week.
• Work Location: In person.