Pharmacy Technician Ward and Dispensary Services

NHS; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for ward and dispensary services at Eastbourne hospital. This role involves working closely with a clinical team, ensuring medication management for patients, and requiring registration with the GPhC. Ideal candidates will have previous pharmacy experience, although newly registered technicians are welcomed with support for career progression. Join a dedicated team that values patient care and offers a comprehensive range of benefits including competitive salary and training opportunities.

Benefits

NHS pension scheme

Access to on-site nurseries

Onsite parking for £50 a year

Free psychological support via Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 2 years as a qualified technician.
• Knowledge of legislation affecting pharmacy practice.
• Pharmaceutical knowledge on actions and uses of medicines.
• Experience of working in a busy efficient dispensary.
• Involvement in the management of Clinical Trials.

Responsibilities

• Member of the clinical pharmacy team providing safe and effective service.
• 80% ward-based, taking accurate medication histories for patients.
• Ordering patients' medication and ensuring supplies are available.
• Act as a Pharmacy representative for service-related queries.

Skills

Good written and oral communication skills

Ability to overcome communication barriers

Teamwork

IT skills including Microsoft Office

Experience in preparation of Blister Packs

Education

Good general education including Maths and English

Evidence of continued professional development

Counselling Accreditation

Checking Technicians Accreditation

Job description

Pharmacy Technician Ward and Dispensary Services

We are offering you an exciting opportunity to join our Medicines Management team at East Sussex Healthcare Trust. We are actively seeking a reliable, conscientious, self-motivated individual who has a positive, forward thinking attitude to work as a part of the Pharmacy Clinical Team based at Eastbourne hospital. You will have to demonstrate self-confidence, have a reliable work history and possess mature interpersonal skills.

The Pharmacy Department provides a service to a wide range of patients with diverse needs across a range of specialities. We operate a comprehensive ward based, patient facing clinical service backed by innovative technology. You would become a valued member of the team providing this essential service and in return you will receive full training and support to facilitate your career development

You must be registered with the GPhC (General Pharmaceutical Council).

Ideally you should possess hospital pharmacy experience, hold a medicines management certificate and be a qualified accuracy checking technician, although not essential. Consideration and support will be given to enable development to meet the criteria requirements.

Newly registered (or soon to be qualified) Pharmacy Technicians will be considered but will initially be paid at the AFC Band 4 rate. Support with your career progression will be given in accordance with our Education and Training Strategy.

Main duties of the job

Working as member of the clinical pharmacy team providing a safe and effective service to a variety of patients.

The role is 80% ward based, patient facing. Taking an up to date accurate medication history for all patients, working with the multidisciplinary team to resolve queries.

Ordering patients own medication ensuring sufficient supplies are available.

You will be a Pharmacy representative delivering a core service, answering Pharmacy related questions or referring to the most appropriate colleague within the team.

Accuracy end checkers will support the dispensary work flow with a daily end checking slot.

Support the operational team as and when required with a variety tasks to ensure timely delivery of Pharmacy supplies

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Good general education including Maths and English
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Counselling Accreditation
• Checking Technicians Accreditation Practice Supervisor/Train the Trainer accreditation

Experience

• 2 years as a qualified technician
• Knowledge of legislation affecting pharmacy practice
• Pharmaceutical knowledge on actions and uses of medicines
• Experience of working in a busy efficient dispensary
• Involvement in the management of Clinical Trials

Skills

• Good written and oral skills for communication with pharmacy team members, public and other healthcare professions
• Must be able to recognise and overcome barriers to understanding e.g. language, deaf, learning difficulties
• Demonstrates the ability to work well as a team member
• Good keyboard and IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office - Word, Excel and Outlook
• Preparation of Blister Packs

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£31,049 to £37,796 a yearper annum, pro rata