qualified Pharmacy Technician

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Colchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A large NHS organization in Colchester is seeking a Pharmacy Technician. This role involves diverse pharmacy practice tasks such as medication preparation and logistics in a busy department. Candidates must have minimum GCSE qualifications and be eligible for General Pharmaceutical Council registration. The position offers competitive salary and various training opportunities, as well as a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

27 days annual leave

Staff Health and Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Must meet Apprenticeship criteria.
• Self-study commitment required.
• Understanding of values and behaviors expected of NHS staff.

Responsibilities

• Participate in pharmacy practice across various activities.
• Use automated robotic dispensing systems.
• Cover 7-day service, including weekends and bank holidays.

Skills

Self-directed

Effective time management

Understanding of NHS standards

Education

Minimum of 4 GCSEs (Grade 9-4)

Eligible for registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Job description

Overview

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training. Our Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do and forms part of the ESNEFT's core activities. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into action for a better ESNEFT. Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone, and we are investing in a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic to bring the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Applicants must meet Apprenticeship criteria and have a minimum of 4 GCSEs or equivalent at Grade 9-4 or A
• -C (Maths, English and Chemistry or Biology)
• You must be self‑directed to meet deadlines, committed to self‑study and effectively use study time given by the department to complete the course and be eligible to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician.
• You must demonstrate an understanding and compliance with the values and behaviours expected of NHS staff and the Standards for Pharmacy Professionals.

Responsibilities

The role involves pharmacy practice in a busy department covering a diverse range of activities and functions including dispensary, logistics, quality control, manufacture/preparation of medicines/products (including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition), clinical trials, ward‑based/clinical activities, medicines information and community services. You will use an automated robotic dispensing and stock supply system and participate in our 7‑day service – including lates, weekends and bank holidays.

Training and Assessment

You will undertake a Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice delivered by the School of Pharmacy at the University of East Anglia. The course has a blended learning approach using e‑learning, classroom tutorials, practical sessions and portfolio building. There will be ongoing assessments, observations with mandatory study days and forums, Accredited Checking, Medicines Management and Medicines Reconciliation. You must attend mandatory study days, follow procedures, apply theory to practice and have an interest in a career as a hospital‑based Pharmacy Technician.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: Band 4 Annex 21 – Year 1 (£21,113) 70% top Band 4 and Year 2 (£22,621) 75% top Band 4. Internal applicants will be via Annex 30.
• Generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to NHS discounts.
• Staff Health and Wellbeing programme and a range of NHS discounts.
• Wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

About ESNEFT

ESNEFT provides hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes. We employ more than 12,000 staff and are one of the largest NHS organisations in England.

Additional Information

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