Rotational Pharmacy Technician

Alder Hey Children's Nhs Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pediatric hospital in Liverpool is looking for a Pharmacy Technician. In this role, you will support the safe and effective use of medicines, dispense prescriptions, and engage with patients. The ideal candidate will have a patient-focused approach and preferably some hospital experience, though training will be provided. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and development within a compassionate team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospital setting preferred, but not essential.
• Ability to work methodically and accurately.
• Demonstrated competency based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and coordinate staff.
• Provide technical support to pharmacy services.
• Participate in final accuracy checking of medicines.
• Rotate through different areas to enhance skills.

Skills

Patient focus

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

BTEC Professional Diploma in Dispensing Checking

Job description

Overview

Pharmacy Technicians play an integral role within the pharmacy department supporting the safe and effective use of medicines, using their knowledge and skills to manufacture, prepare, supply and final check medicines in the in-patient, out-patient dispensary and at ward level. Accurately dispense, final accuracy check and issue prescriptions in a designated area of work, providing a robust and efficient technical service to the in-patient, out-patient, Oncology satellite and ward based services. Effectively communicating and engage with patients and colleagues to support the correct use and administration of medicines.

Responsibilities

• Supporting managers in the supervision, training and co-ordination of staff on a day to day basis.
• Rotational opportunities across the department for Band 4 Technicians to enhance knowledge and skills to aid development and progression to the Band 5 role.
• Band 5 Technicians support the Near Patient Pharmacy ward based service and participate in Final Accuracy checking.
• The successful candidate will rotate through different areas of the department and will need to be self motivated and capable of working methodically and accurately with the desire to further develop their knowledge and skills.
• Candidates must be patient focused and passionate about upholding Trust values in order to provide the best possible service.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Candidates will be recruited at Band 4 unless they hold a BTEC Professional Diploma in Dispensing Checking / Cheshire and Merseyside checking framework and can demonstrate their experience to fulfill other competency based requirements.
• Candidates should preferably have recent hospital experience although previous pediatric experience is not essential, as a full induction and training programme will be made available from experienced mentors.

About Alder Hey

Alder Hey Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a stand alone paediatric hospital located on the outskirts of Liverpool with a national reputation for excellence. It recently featured in the award winning BBC documentary "Hospital". A brilliant team of pharmacist and technicians provide pharmacy services to a wide range of paediatric surgical and medical specialties. The pharmacy teams are innovative, caring and compassionate and work well together.