Pharmacy Technician (Dispensary)

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist healthcare trust in Birmingham is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support their dispensary and stores team. The role involves accurately dispensing prescriptions and ensuring efficient stock management. Candidates should have strong communication and organizational skills, alongside registration or training to register with the GPhC. The hospital offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and is committed to an inclusive culture. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

On the job training

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Must be registered with GPhC or complete training as a Trainee Pharmacy Technician within 3 months.
• Support Chief Pharmacy Technician in dispensing and procurement.
• Must maintain a high level of accuracy and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Dispense various prescription types accurately.
• Support ordering, receiving, and invoicing of pharmacy stock.
• Train and develop staff in dispensary activities.
• Lead and coordinate dispensary workflow.
• Reception duties including answering calls and providing information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Time management

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC or training as Trainee Pharmacy Technician

Job description

The Pharmacy Department at The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital are seeking to recruit a Pharmacy Technician to support our dispensary & stores team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring we supply and dispense medicines safely, effectively and efficiently.

We are looking for a highly motivated, committed and dedicated individual who is a strong team player with excellent time management, interpersonal, and organisational skills. Candidates must work well under pressure, have strong attention to detail and be an excellent communicator.

As a department our key focus areas for development are aimed at our medicines optimisation and sustainability agenda. The postholder will be at the forefront of supporting us to achieve these priorities and our commitment to sustainability through procurement and dispensary service provision.

You will be working within a friendly and supportive team. We will support your development through a comprehensive induction, on the job training and ongoing development specific to your area of responsibility.

The candidate must either be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC or due to complete their training as a Trainee Pharmacy Technician and register with the GPhC within the next 3 months. The successful candidate will support the Chief Pharmacy Technician in the provision of an efficient dispensing, procurement and distribution service following relevant SOPs.

Key Result Areas

• Dispensing a wide range of prescription types methodically, accurately and efficiently.
• Supporting the ordering, receiving and invoicing of pharmacy stock.
• Ensure that stock is maintained in line with manufacturers guidance, including temperature monitoring, good stock rotation and expiry date checking.
• Support the training and development of all staff members with regards to dispensary related activities.
• Support the Senior Pharmacy Technician for Dispensary through leading and co‑ordinating dispensary workflow.
• Ensure service users receive information regarding their medicines.
• Reception duties such as answering the hatch and receiving and triaging phone‑calls within the dispensary.

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.

Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award‑winning team.

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.

The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.