Pharmacy Technician

Via; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and wellbeing organization in the UK is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support their services in Gloucestershire and Cheshire West and Chester. The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of Pharmacy to ensure high quality, efficient medicines management systems. This role involves supporting vulnerable individuals experiencing drug and alcohol use problems. Good communication skills and compassion are essential for making a positive impact in the community. This is a full-time, permanent role with a competitive salary between £31,391 and £34,294 per annum.

Qualifications

• Must live within a commutable distance to Gloucestershire or Cheshire West and Chester.
• Previous experience in a pharmacy setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Pharmacy in managing medicines.
• Ensure high-quality medicines management systems are maintained.

Skills

Compassion

Good communication skills

Ability to stay calm under pressure

Job description

Overview

At Via, our mission is to provide the best health and wellbeing support to as many people as possible, helping them to change their lives for the better.

Last year, we supported over 11,000 people across the UK affected by alcohol and drug use.

Everything we do is driven by our values:

• Care. Care for people is at the heart of everything we do.
• Be human. We are accessible, genuine and humble. Always learning.
• Do the right thing. We’re open, honest and inclusive. We get things done.

We want to recruit the very best talent. We believe in nurturing a positive workplace culture where our colleagues feel valued, recognised, empowered, and supported.

Job Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and growing organisation.

We’re looking for a Pharmacy Technician to work within one of our portfolio areas.

With a keen interest in supporting some of the most vulnerable people in our community who are experiencing problematic drug and alcohol use, your roles will be to support our Director of Pharmacy and work across a portfolio of services to:

• Ensure the delivery of high quality, safe, efficient and cost-effective medicines management systems and processes across our services.
• Ensure people and their families are informed and supported through prescribing regimes.

Please take a look at our Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and requirements of this role.

The role available is as follows: Pharmacy Technician supporting our services in Gloucestershire and Cheshire West and Chester. Applicants must live within a commutable distance to one of the locations.

This is not just a job – you’ll help people rebuild their lives, reconnect with their family and friends, return to work or education, and much more.

Qualifications

We’re looking for individuals with compassion, good communication skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure.

If you’re someone who is a good listener, stays curious, and wants to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Additional Details

Deadline: 18-01-2025 at midnight

Salary: £31,391-34,294 per annum (WTE)

Vacancy type: Permanent

Working hours: This is a full time role (37.5 hours per week)

Contact

Our Director of Pharmacy, Emma Griss, is happy to talk through the role, what a typical day might look like, development opportunities, and Via’s national clinician network. You can reach her at [e-mail] or 07976 968691.