Rotational Pharmacy Technician - Hospital Meds & Care

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Telford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Registered Pharmacy Technician to join our busy hospital pharmacy team. You will work closely with pharmacists and nurses to ensure safe, timely and professional medicines management across clinical areas.

You will be involved in dispensing, medicines reconciliation, counselling and clinical trials, with opportunities to develop extended skills in our extended role framework. GPhC registration and hospital experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC registration.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy is preferred.
• Willingness to work extended hours including weekends and bank holidays on a rotation.

Responsibilities

• Support safe supply, dispensing and management of medicines for patients across the hospital.
• Collaborate with pharmacists, nurses and healthcare staff to provide high quality patient care.
• Check medicine supplies and maintain stock levels to ensure availability.
• Counsel patients and staff about medicines following pharmacy procedures.
• Use pharmacy computer systems to record information and generate reports.
• Participate in training, service improvements and weekend/bank holiday duties.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Clinical pharmacy

Education

BTEC/NVQ Level 3 (Pharmaceutical Sciences)

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems

Job description

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Registered Pharmacy Technician to join our busy hospital pharmacy team. You will work closely with pharmacists and nurses to ensure safe, timely and professional medicines management across clinical areas.

You will be involved in dispensing, medicines reconciliation, counselling and clinical trials, with opportunities to develop extended skills in our extended role framework. GPhC registration and hospital experience are essential.