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 leading defense organization in the UK is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to manage medications and provide pharmaceutical support. This position includes responsibilities such as ordering and dispensing medical supplies and equipment, and the role may involve overseas service during operations. Ideal candidates will have experience in pharmacy and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical environments is desirable.
• Strong communication skills to advise on medication.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Overview

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:

Responsibilities

• 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