Rotational Pharmacy Technician – Hospital Ward Experience

UHNM; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust in Stafford is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join our rotating team. You will work across our hospital pharmacy to support dispensing, stock control and medicines optimisation, as EPMA is introduced.

The role requires NVQ3/BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council, with at least 1 year hospital or community experience. DBS/checks apply, NHS ethos emphasized.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services or equivalent plus underpinning knowledge.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• National Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) qualification or willingness to undertake.
• Member of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians.
• Minimum 1 year recent experience in either a hospital pharmacy or community pharmacy setting.
• Commitment to professional updating and CPD.
• Patient counselling skills and ability to supervise Pharmacy Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing controlled drugs using electronic registers from automated storage cabinets.
• Providing a theatre CD top up and replenishment service.
• Gaining experience in IT Systems including Ascribe, RSUH, and Prescription Tracking.
• Maintaining good stock control of medicines.
• Medicines optimisation on wards.
• Supporting and training staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Flexible working

Communication

IT literacy

Problem solving

Education

NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services or National BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent

Tools

Ascribe

Automated dispensing (RSUH)

Prescription Tracking

Job description

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust in Stafford is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join our rotating team. You will work across our hospital pharmacy to support dispensing, stock control and medicines optimisation, as EPMA is introduced.

The role requires NVQ3/BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council, with at least 1 year hospital or community experience. DBS/checks apply, NHS ethos emphasized.