Rotational Pharmacy Technician

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Wonford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Nursery onsite

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Exeter is seeking a pharmacy technician to work across the Dispensary, Aseptic unit and Procurement on a rotational basis. The role includes labeling, dispensing and final accuracy checking of prescriptions, as well as receiving and issuing prescriptions.

Successful candidates will receive full training, with opportunities for professional development and participation in accreditation schemes; flexible working patterns and a healthy

Qualifications

• Labelling, dispensing and final accuracy checking of prescriptions.
• Receiving and issuing prescriptions.
• Rotational role across Dispensary, Aseptic unit and Procurement.

Responsibilities

• Work across the Dispensary, Aseptic unit and Procurement on a rotational basis.
• Assist with day-to-day supervision of departments as required.

Skills

Labelling

Dispensing

Accuracy checking

Job description

More detail about the role. The role will require you to: Work in various sections of the pharmacy department undertaking technician duties on a rotational basis, (Dispensary, Aseptic services, Procurement) whilst demonstrating professional attitudes and behaviours in line with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Standards for Pharmacy Professionals. The post will be rotational, and involve the successful candidate working in our Dispensary, the Aseptic unit and other areas such as Procurement. Prior hospital experience is desirable but not essential. Successful candidates will be given full training and development in order to fulfil specialist duties for this post. (Including participation in accreditation schemes if applicable)

Duties will include: Labelling, dispensing and final accuracy checking of prescriptions. Receiving and Issuing prescriptions. Assist with the day to day supervision of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit. You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.