Pharmacy Technician

Appoint Group; Grantham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable hospital in Grantham is seeking a passionate Pharmacy Technician. The role involves dispensing medications and collaborating with the pharmacy team to ensure accuracy. Candidates should have an NVQ/BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science, GPHC registration, and at least one year of experience. The hospital offers a competitive salary, extensive training, flexible working hours, and various employee benefits including childcare vouchers and NHS pension.

Benefits

Extensive training and development opportunities

Competitive annual leave

NHS pension

Flexible working hours

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Eligibility to live and work in the UK.
• GPHC registration with no restrictions.
• At least 1 year experience working as a Pharmacy Technician.

Responsibilities

• Dispense from prescriptions vetted by a Pharmacist.
• Ensure items are accurately supplied and relabelled.
• Manufacture and dispense pharmaceutical products.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Maintain accuracy under pressure

Excellent attention to detail

Education

NVQ / BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent

Job description

About the role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a passionate Pharmacy Technician to join a highly reputable hospital in Grantham, Lincolnshire. This bright and vibrant hospital is ideally situated in Grantham, within easy reach of local shops, amenities and public transport links. The service provides all major specialities and a 24 major accident and emergency service. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Pharmacy Technician to join a friendly and experienced team.

Duties and responsibilities

You will be working as a Pharmacy Technician and responsible for the following;

• Dispensing from prescriptions previously vetted by a Pharmacist
• Ensuring items are accurately supplied, stock items repackaged and relabelled
• Dispensing from validated standard worksheets
• Pre-filled chemotherapy syringes against a vetted prescription
• Ingredients assembled for chemotherapy dispensing
• Manufacture, dispense and give advice on pharmaceutical products
• Work across wards and pharmacy department

Who we’re looking for

• NVQ / BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent Registered pharmacy technician
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK
• GPHC registration with no restrictions
• At least 1 years experience working as a Pharmacy Technician in hospital or retail in the UK
• Maintain accuracy under pressure
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail

Benefits

Employees are offered a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to :

• Extensive training and development opportunities
• Competitive annual leave (increasing with level of service)
• Staff recognition- various awards
• Childcare vouchers
• NHS pension
• Employee discounts on variety of companies
• Cycle to work
• Career progression opportunities
• Flexible working hours
• Friendly working team