Pharmacy Technician

MCS Group; Antrim; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Northern Ireland is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist with technical services under supervision. The role involves dispensing medications, monitoring stock levels, and supporting services in compliance with safety standards. Candidates must have a qualification in Pharmacy and 18 months of relevant experience, as well as a current drivers license. This position offers a competitive salary and generous annual leave allowance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Qualification in Pharmacy with 18 months relevant experience.
• Hold a current drivers license.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and prepare medications according to regulations.
• Monitor, maintain, and audit stock levels.
• Support Medicines Management Service and perform Kardex checks.

Skills

Qualification in Pharmacy

Relevant experience

Drivers license

Job description

Are you looking to progress in your pharmaceutical career?

We're recruiting on behalf of Northern Health and Social Care Trust to recruit a Pharmacy Technician.

The jobholder will assist with all pharmacy technical services under supervision, while gaining knowledge and skills across service areas. Undertake training to achieve required checking competencies and accreditation's relevant to assigned duties.

The role:

• Dispense and prepare medications, including discharge, outpatient, controlled drugs, and aseptic or cytotoxic products, in accordance with procedures and regulations, ensuring accurate labelling, record-keeping, and adherence to safety standards.

• Issue, assemble, and check pharmacy ward orders, bulk issue lists, and vaccine supplies for wards, departments, and community settings, liaising with clinical staff as required.

• Monitor, maintain, and audit stock levels within the main pharmacy, wards, and community facilities, including assessing patients' own drugs and processing returns in line with departmental policy.

• Support the Medicines Management Service by performing Kardex checks, stocking patients' medicine drawers, ordering non-stock items, and assisting with compliance aids.

• Contribute to service quality through error reporting, adherence to infection prevention, quality control testing, and compliance with health, safety, and equality policies.

• Participate in the development of new technologies, working practices, and patient-focused schemes, and operate relevant pharmacy and trust IT systems competently.

• Assist in the induction, training, and supervision of pharmacy staff and students, maintaining professional registration and engaging in continuing professional development.

The Person

As the successful candidate you will have the following background and experience:

Essential:

• Qualification in Pharmacy and 18 months relevant experience.

• Hold a current drivers license.

What's in it for you?:

• Salary: Competitive across Band 3/4.

• Generous annual leave allowance.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Zachery Downes Specialist Consultant at MCS Group 02896935501.

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