Rotational Pharmacy Technician - Patient Services

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bristol seeks a registered Pharmacy Technician to join their team. The role involves rotating through various sections of the pharmacy, optimizing medication use, and supporting patient care. Successful candidates will possess a Level 3 pharmacy qualification and demonstrate effective communication and leadership skills. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Working towards Pharmacy Leadership Programme or equivalent.
• Willing to work in a ward environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a scheduled rotation through all sections of the pharmacy department.
• Undertake dispensing of prescriptions accurately and timely.
• Support delivery of all aspects of the clinical pharmacy service.

Skills

Dispensing accuracy

Effective communication

Leadership skills

Data input

Education

S/NVQ level 3 in pharmacy services

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Completed PWDS Dispensing Accuracy Scheme

Job description

Are you a registered Pharmacy Technician with a passion to improve patient care? If so, join our innovative, friendly, and inclusive team committed to providing a high-quality service here in the vibrant city of Bristol.

This role is suitable for registered Technicians or those due to qualify soon looking to start their Pharmacy career in a hospital environment.

We welcome Technicians currently working in Hospital, Community or the Primary Care sector wishing to expand their knowledge and develop their leadership skills.

As a Band 4 you'll rotate around the department in areas such as Technical Services, Supply Services (stores, homecare, procurement, distribution & logistics) and Patient Services (clinical/dispensary), whilst being supported to train to progress to a band 5.

You can meet our Pharmacy teamhere

Main duties of the job

This post provides operational support to the Pharmacy Patient Services Team (dispensary and clinical) by optimising the use of medication to promote health, wellness and disease prevention of our patients.

In this vital role, you will:

• Participate in a scheduled rotation through all sections of the pharmacy department.
• Undertake dispensing of prescriptions in an accurate and timely manner and use professional knowledge to ensure that such duties are performed in accordance with Good Dispensing Practice. (Band 4 and 5)
• Process and check ward requisitions for controlled drugs. (Band 4 and 5)
• Maintain competency as an accuracy checking technician by performing dispensary duties. (Band 4 and 5)
• Support the delivery, development and implementation of all aspects of the clinical pharmacy service. (Band 5)
• Maintain competency as a medicines optimisation technician by performing clinical pharmacy duties. (Band 5)
• Provide supervision, support, mentorship and training to Pharmacy Assistants in both the dispensary and clinical team. (Band 5)
• Act as a role model. (Band 4 and 5)

Carry out all duties in accordance to Trust policies and with regard to legal and safety requirements.

Applicants will have excellent communication and self-management skills with the ability to prioritise their work.

At NBT we are committed to staff development, providing opportunities for professional growth, and supporting each other to thrive in their career.

About us

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialties. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Working hours within 08:00-19:00 Monday-Friday partaking in 1 in 6 weekend rota 09:00-17:00 plus bank holidays.

If you are intrigued about what is involved in hospital pharmacy, please contact 0117 414 2312 or email [e-mail] - Pharmacy Patient Services Lead Technician, where we can arrange a tour of the department, our state-of-the-art facilities, and meet our team.

Job responsibilities

For more information on this role, please see attached job description or contact Millie Taylor-Richards Patient Services Lead Technician for more details.

Person Specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

• S/NVQ level 3 in pharmacy services plus accredited underpinning knowledge or equivalent qualification approved by the General Pharmacy Council
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council GPhC
• Completed Pharmacy Workforce Development South (PWDS) Dispensing Accuracy Scheme (or equivalent from elsewhere)
• Completed Pharmacy Workforce Development South (PWDS) Accredited Checking Technician (or equivalent from elsewhere) or willing to work towards this once in post.
• Working towards Pharmacy Leadership Programme or equivalent, or able to demonstrate ongoing competence in leadership skills
• Pharmacy Workforce Development South (PWDS) Medicines Management / Medicines Optimisation accreditation or willing to work towards this once in post.

Work Experience

• Working as an experienced Pharmacy technician registered with the GPhC

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to dispense accurately
• Able to demonstrate ongoing competence in both Medicines Management / Medicines Optimisation and the accuracy checking of prescriptions (when accredited)
• Ability to accurately input data and generate labels using the pharmacy computer system
• Communicate effectively with pharmacy staff, hospital staff and patients/carers both written and verbal
• Proactive approach to application of knowledge gained to pharmaceutical practice

Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances

• Willing to work in a ward environment
• Willing and able to be trained and instructed
• Adaptable and flexible approach to work
• Ability to prioritise workload and time
• Able to work flexibly under pressure, on own initiative as an individual and as part of a team
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Confidence in dealing with others
• Ability to identify and manage problems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£26,530 to £36,483 a yearPer annum, pro rata for part time roles