Pharmacy Technician (With Ward Duties)

Countess Of Chester Hospital; Chester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for enthusiastic Pharmacy Technicians to join the expanding Pharmacy Team. The post covers dispensary duties, preparation, dispensing and supply of medications to inpatients, with opportunities to undertake a BTEC Level 4 ACT Qualification.

We require high accuracy, excellent communication and strong organisation, plus flexibility and reliability to work as part of an integrated team on a full-time, 37.5 hours/week basis.

Qualifications

• High levels of accuracy are essential.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills.
• Flexible and reliable, able to work as part of an integrated pharmacy team.

Responsibilities

• Dispensary duties including preparation, dispensing and supply of medications.
• Top ups and ordering medications for inpatients on wards.
• Work under the direction of Senior Pharmacy Management to provide an effective pharmaceutical service.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Initiative

Education

BTEC Level 4 ACT Qualification

Job description

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, staff pride themselves on not only leading through clinical excellence, but also by creating an environment where all staff are valued and appreciated. To achieve this, the Trust has embarked on an exciting new strategy focused on continuous improvement.

Our vision is to improve the lives of our community and provide excellence in healthcare, through partnership and innovation

Our High Performance Culture will support everyone to be the best version of themselves by being true to our Trust vision, values and behaviours.
We welcome applications from colleagues from our local and neighbouring communities of all backgrounds and identities, who are currently under-represented within our region such as Black, Asian, Minority ethnic and those with disabilities.

As a region we are reviewing the way we work, and exploring how new working practices that support flexible working can create a positive work-life balance. As part of our recruitment process we will explore how our inclusive employment policies, flexible working, staff engagement forums, Trust facilities and services can be of mutual benefit.

Job overview

Working Full time: 37.5 hours per week

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, hardworking, registered Technicians to join our expanding Pharmacy Team. We are looking for Technicians who are motivated and keen to develop their skills as part of an integrated team. Our qualified staff are expected to have a positive work ethic, be flexible and reliable.

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to further their skills by completing a BTEC level 4 ACT Qualification. As part of our integrated team, there will be opportunities to work on wards within the main hospital performing top ups and ordering medications for inpatients.

High levels of accuracy are essential as well as the ability to work well under pressure. We are looking for individuals who are confident, have excellent communication and organisation skills and who can use their own initiative to provide a safe and effective service to our patients.

Dispensary based duties will include preparation, dispensing, and supply of medications to a variety of patients. You will be expected to have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to counsel patients effectively. We expect our technicians to co-operate with all Pharmacy Staff in providing and developing an efficient and comprehensive Pharmaceutical Service under the direction of Senior Pharmacy Management for all patients treated by