Pharmacy Technician in the Royal Air Force (RAF)

Royal Air Force (RAF); United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A military organization is looking for a Pharmacy Technician to support healthcare services within the UK. The role involves managing medication, providing pharmaceutical advice, and ensuring medical logistics are maintained. You will be responsible for ordering, preparing, and dispensing medical supplies and medication while supporting RAF Medical Services. Candidates with a background in healthcare are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Must handle medication effectively and provide pharmaceutical advice.
• Experience in healthcare services is advantageous.
• Knowledge of medical supplies and logistics is essential.

Responsibilities

• Order, receive, prepare, store and dispense medical supplies and medication.
• Supply units with medical equipment, supplies and medication.
• Maintain, coordinate and deploy medicines and medical equipment.

Job description

This role will be located anywhere in the UK on an RAF Station and includes the potential of overseas service during exercises/operations.

As an RAF Pharmacy Technician, you will handle medication and provide pharmaceutical advice and support to RAF Medical Services.
As a Pharmacy Technician, you will provide professional medicines management and pharmaceutical advice and support to the RAF Medical Services. Typical responsibilities include:

Primary Healthcare: order, receive, prepare, store and dispense medical supplies and medication
Medical Logistics: supply units with medical equipment, supplies and medication
Maintain, coordinate and deploy medicines and medical equipment at the Tactical Medical Wing Headquarters