Pharmacy Technician

The Methodist Church in Britain; Banks; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals NHS is seeking a Band 4 Pharmacy Technician to work under the Chief Pharmacist. The role focuses on dispensing, stock control, aseptic preparation and medicines supply with ward-based discharge and patient counselling.

The post involves travel across all Trust hospitals and a rota that includes late, weekend and bank holiday shifts. GPhC registration is required.

Qualifications

• BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services, or equivalent.
• GPhC professional registration.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medicines for inpatients, outpatients and wards.
• Label dispensed medicines.
• Aseptic preparation of intravenous and other products.
• Prepare cytotoxic products as an extended duty.
• Control stock, including ordering, stock rotation and storage.
• Supply medicines to wards.
• Carry out ward-based discharge work.
• Answer dispensary queries.
• Counsel patients on their medicines.
• Contribute to an efficient, comprehensive pharmacy service under the Chief Pharmacist.
• Support the development of other pharmacy staff.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Initiative and teamwork

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Supervision and training

Time management

Education

BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

A Band 4 Pharmacy Technician post in the pharmacy department at Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, working under the Chief Pharmacist. The core work is dispensing, stock control, aseptic preparation and medicines supply, with ward-based discharge and patient counselling. The role involves travel across all Trust hospitals and a rota covering late, weekend and bank holiday shifts. GPhC registration is required.

What the job involves

• Dispense medicines for inpatients, outpatients and wards
• Label dispensed medicines
• Aseptic preparation of intravenous and other products
• Prepare cytotoxic products as an extended duty
• Control stock, including ordering, stock rotation and storage
• Supply medicines to wards
• Carry out ward-based discharge work
• Answer dispensary queries
• Counsel patients on their medicines
• Contribute to an efficient, comprehensive pharmacy service under the Chief Pharmacist
• Support the development of other pharmacy staff

Qualifications

• BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services, or equivalent

Registration & licences

• GPhC professional registration

Experience

• Work-based training in a hospital or retail pharmacy
• General rotational experience

Skills & knowledge

• Good written and verbal communication
• Works on own initiative and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and high accuracy
• Understands the importance of confidentiality
• Supervises and trains others, acting as a role model
• Self-motivating, flexible and manages time well

Other

• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Computer literate
• Works the departmental rota, including late, weekend and bank holiday shifts
• Professional image and appearance
• Supportive of colleagues of all grades
• Kind, open and inclusive, in line with Trust values