Pharmacy Technician

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Frimley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Frimley is looking for dynamic Pharmacy Technicians to join their team on a fixed-term basis. The role involves providing excellent patient-focused pharmacy care across various units and participating in medicines management. Candidates should be GPhC-registered and possess excellent communication skills. This position offers comprehensive training and opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment. Salary ranges from £28,860 to £31,671 per annum, inclusive of HCAS.

Benefits

First-class development opportunities

Flexible working patterns

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician responsible for delivering high-quality pharmacy services.
• Experience of working in hospital pharmacy required.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent, patient-focused pharmacy care across inpatient wards, outpatient clinics, and satellite units.
• Participate in medicines management rotations with direct patient contact.
• Undertake dispensary duties including accurate labelling and dispensing of prescriptions.
• Use the EPIC electronic prescribing system and Omnicell automated dispensing cabinets.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Excellent attention to detail

Focus on quality patient-centred care

Education

Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPHC

Recognised Accredited Checking qualification

Job description

We are seeking dynamic, motivated and experienced Pharmacy Technicians to join our team on a fixed-term basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals wishing to apply their skills and knowledge within a patient-focused role in a busy hospital environment.

Applications are welcomed from candidates with experience in hospital, community or other pharmacy sectors.

The successful applicant will thrive in a fast-paced setting, demonstrate a commitment to high-quality patient care and show enthusiasm for learning new skills.

You will take part in a comprehensive training programme designed to prepare you for all aspects of the role and support your professional development within the service.

Main duties of the job

• Provide excellent, patient-focused pharmacy care across busy inpatient wards, specialist outpatient clinics and satellite units.
• Participate in medicines management rotations, offering direct patient contact including taking accurate medication histories, medicines reconciliation, supporting the safe and effective use of prescribed medicines, and counselling patients on new treatments.
• Undertake dispensary duties including the accurate labelling, dispensing and checking of a wide range of prescriptions, such as controlled drugs, clinical trial medications, total parenteral nutrition (TPN), chemotherapy, home IV therapies and palliative care medicines.
• Use the EPIC electronic prescribing system and Omnicell automated dispensing cabinets accurately to deliver a safe, timely and cost-effective pharmacy service.
• Full training will be provided for all aspects of the role.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Job responsibilities

• The post holder will be a GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician responsible for delivering high-quality, safe and efficient pharmacy services.
• They will demonstrate excellent communication skills, accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of their work to ensure optimal patient care.
• The role requires the ability to work independently, manage workload effectively and contribute positively within a large, multidisciplinary team.
• The post holder will adhere to established policies and procedures, maintain professional and regulatory standards, and provide support to the wider pharmacy service as required.

Please refer to the full job description for detailed responsibilities and requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPHC
• Recognised Accredited Checking qualification

Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Focus on quality patient-centred care.

Experience

• Experience of working in hospital 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.

£28,860 to £31,671 a yearper annum incl HCAS