Pharmacy Technician

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT

Southampton

On-site

GBP 24,000 - 32,000

Full time

6 hours ago

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Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for a fixed-term secondment based at Southampton General Hospital. The role supports progression from Band 4 to Band 5, with potential upgrade on competency attainment and eligibility to register with the GPhC.

The successful candidate will perform general pharmaceutical duties under supervision in the inpatient dispensary, supervise staff, manage workload, and contribute to training and aseptic processes.

Qualifications

Registered pharmacy technician with GPhC or currently registering.
Band 4/5 progression within the inpatient dispensary.
Experience in hospital pharmacy operations is desirable.

Responsibilities

Perform general pharmaceutical duties under supervision.
Supervise staff and coordinate workload within the section.
Dispense, label and check medications for inpatients.
Support training of junior staff and maintain stock control.

Skills

Team player

Excellent communication

Leadership potential

Inpatient pharmacy experience

Education

GPhC-registered pharmacy technician

Tools

JAC or labelling system

Job description

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Fixed Term Contract End Date: September 2027

Purpose for Fixed Term: Secondment

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team. We are looking for a registered or soon-to-be registered pharmacy technician to join our enthusiastic and motivated team based at Southampton General Hospital (SGH). These are progressive band 4 to 5 posts; however, applications from current band 5s are welcome.

This exciting, fully supported post would be ideal for pharmacy technicians soon to qualify and register with the GPhC. You must be a team player, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be keen to develop yourself.

We have an exciting opportunity within our inpatient dispensary for a fixed term secondment.

Within the pharmacy department, we pride ourselves on the development of our staff. You will be supported to complete the band 4/5 progressive framework by collecting relevant evidence towards a set of core competencies. Once complete and signed off, your post will be upgraded to band 5.

Applicants who can demonstrate that they already meet the required competencies may be offered a Band 5 contract upon appointment.

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing the application form.

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for performing general pharmaceutical duties under the supervision of a pharmacy technician specialist.

To undertake day to day supervision of staff including the allocation of tasks in order to co-ordinate and manage the workload of the section.

Dispensary based training at Southampton General Hospital where you will be trained through competency based learning to dispense, label and check accurately; issuing medications to patients will also be covered.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for diligent, enthusiastic Pharmacy Technicians committed to improving patient care and working within the pharmacy and UHS teams in all areas of pharmacy and at ward level.

Applicants must be a Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council, and must possess the following: BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ level 3 supported by appropriate underpinning knowledge e.g. BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NPA.

Applicants Working Towards The Relevant Qualifications Will Be Considered.

Attached you will find the person specification document, which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application, as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

This role within the inpatient dispensary is key in the supply of inpatient, TTA, CD medication for patients within the trust, as well as responsible for stock control, training of junior staff and role modelling

This role is reporting to the Lead Pharmacy Technician.

Person specification

Physical requirements of the post

Essential criteria

Health and physical abilities sufficient for the post (if necessary with reasonable adjustments with respect to the Equality Act 2010).

Qualifications / Training Required

Essential criteria

Registered pharmacy technician in UK by GPhC / registered Science Manufacturing Technician (Apprenticeship Standard- Level 3 Diploma in the Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceuticals processing) in UK by the Science Council
Numerate and literate e.g. GCSE in Maths and English A* to C or equivalent or IELTS test score 7 as required by GPhC if overseas candidate
One of the following additional pharmacy qualifications – Accredited Checking PT (ACPT) Pre and In Processing Checking (PIPC) medicine management accreditation , TAQA assessor , CIPS level 4, foundation management or equivalent demonstrable experience of day to day operational management of staff and workload.
Experience of staff management/operational workload supervision

Desirable criteria

Completion of Practice supervisor programme or equivalent.
Additional pharmacy qualifications e.g. Completed APTUK Foundation Framework Foundation management or other recognised management qualification or demonstrable management experience TAQA Medicines Management qualification PIPC ACPT CIPS level 4

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential criteria

Accurate dispensing of medicines (in hospital or community pharmacy or aseptics)
Maintaining continuous professional development portfolio
Dealing with customers/patients

Desirable criteria

Hospital pharmacy experience
Stock control/ordering experience
Experience of JAC or similar computer labelling/ordering system
Experience relevant to role applied for e.g.: Providing a ward based medicines management service , Clinical Trials or research experience, Aseptic services experience

Special requirements of the post

Essential criteria