Pharmacy Technician Opportunity at NHS Jobs – Apply now

jobs pharmaguidelines; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in East Grinstead is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to perform various dispensing activities and supervise staff. This full-time permanent position offers a salary range between £25,147.00 and £27,596.00 a year. Candidates in training are also encouraged to apply, with options for career progression upon registration. The ideal candidate will assist in providing high-quality patient care and optimization services.

Qualifications

• Completion of the Pharmacy Technician course.
• Ability to perform final accuracy checks once qualified.
• Willingness to supervise staff members.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing activities and accuracy checks of prescriptions.
• Provide ward-based medicines optimization services.
• Supervise designated staff members.

Skills

Pharmacy dispensing

Team supervision

Medicines optimization

Education

Pharmacy Technician course

Job description

Job Details

• Posting Date: 30 April 2024
• Salary: £25,147.00 to £27,596.00 per year
• Additional Salary Information: £25,147.00 – £27,596.00 a year
• Hours: Full time
• Closing Date: 14 May 2024
• Location: East Grinstead, RH19 3DZ
• Company: NHS Jobs
• Job Type: Permanent
• Job Reference: C9276-24-0145

Job Summary

Are you a pharmacy technician or in the process of completing your course? NHS Jobs seeks to fill a vacant band 4 technician post. Current students (PTPT) are also encouraged to apply. Successful candidates awaiting registration will be initially appointed as band 3, with progression to band 4 upon registration with the GPhC.

Main Duties of the Job

• Dispensing activities, including final accuracy checks of pharmacist clinically screened prescriptions (ACT once qualified).
• Provide ward-based medicines optimization services.
• Supervise designated staff members.
• Assist with maintaining the Trust’s formulary and high-cost drugs recharges.
• Act as Practice or Educational Supervisor (as required) for designated pharmacy staff.
• Assist with medicines procurement.
• Assist with pharmacy stores and distribution services.
• Weekend duties are currently not assigned, but may be expected for bank holiday cover. Some weekend or late-night work may be required in the future.

About Us

Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC, NHS Jobs is a specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care, and rehabilitation services across the South of England. Recognized internationally for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments, our commitment to providing the highest quality care and best clinical outcomes is unwavering.

At QVH, our success is driven by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff, supported by a strong culture of partnership. We are dedicated to training and developing our workforce, offering support for continuing education and learning opportunities.