Pharmacy Technician (Ref: 0059ZA)

NHS; Wigan; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Wigan seeks a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to manage expert medicine management and support clients' journeys to recovery. The role requires communication skills, organizational abilities, and a minimum of two years' post-qualification experience in a pharmacy environment. Competitive benefits including 28 days annual leave and flexible working opportunities are provided.

Benefits

28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Extra day off for your birthday

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Paid volunteer leave

Pension scheme

Access to savings with Blue Light Card

Flexible working opportunities

Referral bonus of £500 after probation

Qualifications

• At least 2 years post-qualification experience in a pharmacy environment.
• Experience of providing medicine-related advice to clients/carers.
• Knowledge of controlled drugs regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert medicine management and ensure medicines are used safely and effectively.
• Communicate with clients with compassion and professionalism.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Registered with the GPhC

Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD)

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pharmacy Technician to join our team at our service in Wigan and Leigh. In this vital role, you will be responsible for providing expert medicine management to ensure clients receive the highest standard of care and support their recovery journey.

Job responsibilities

• Provide expert medicine management and ensure medicines are used safely and effectively.
• Manage the use, control and storage of medicines and related stationery.
• Input into the development of services and educate frontline teams to maintain high-quality service provision.
• Communicate with clients with compassion and professionalism, treating them with dignity.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and contribute to a positive and engaging working environment.
• Typical duties may require travel to different locations as needed.

Essential Skills / Qualifications

• To be a registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC.
• Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD).
• At least 2 years post-qualification experience in a pharmacy environment.
• Experience of providing medicine-related advice to clients/carers.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of controlled drugs regulations.
• Organised, able to prioritise and manage unexpected demands on time.
• Comfortable using IT and gathering, monitoring and analysing data.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently but know when to refer in line with personal/professional limitations.
• Able to travel to different locations as required.
• A full job description will be provided upon request; right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract is required.

Advert Closing Date: 4th August.

About us

WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland. Our name reflects who we are – a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that’s right for them.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
• Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
• Access to a Blue Light Card for savings
• Flexible working opportunities and wellbeing resources
• Refer a Friend scheme offering £500 bonus for successful referrals after 6 months’ probation

Disclosures

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to check for any previous criminal convictions.