Pharmacy Technician Opportunity at NHS Jobs – Apply now

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join their team in East Grinstead. The successful candidate will be responsible for dispensing medications, supervising staff, and providing ward-based medicines optimization services. Applicants should either be a qualified pharmacy technician or near completion of their training. This is a permanent, full-time position with a salary ranging from £25,147 to £27,596 per year.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy technician or in training towards registration with GPhC.
• Ability to carry out final accuracy checks once qualified.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications and ensure accuracy.
• Provide medicines optimization services in wards.
• Supervise pharmacy staff.
• Maintain formulary and high-cost drug charges.

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.