Rotational Pharmacy Technician Progressive 4/5

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bournemouth seeks an enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to join their pharmacy team. The position involves completing mandatory rotations across hospital sites and requires excellent dispensing and communication skills. Candidates must have a Pharmacy Technician qualification and be ready for new challenges. Full training will be provided to support career development, with part-time options available.

Qualifications

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Willingness to rotate across sites.
• Ability to work at least 30 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Complete mandatory rotations in various pharmacy services.
• Adapt to new situations and work as part of a team.
• Play a role in shaping pharmacy services across the trust.

Skills

Excellent dispensing skills

Communication skills

Education

Pharmacy Technician qualification

2 years of education and training

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, well-motivated either soon-to-be, or registered Pharmacy Technician with excellent dispensing and communication skills to join our friendly pharmacy team as a Rotational Pharmacy Technician. The post holder should be ready for a new challenge and show initiative to build on their knowledge gained from their 2-year initial education and training to develop their foundation practice across an acute hospital. Minimum 30 hrs per week is required for part time. This opportunity will involve working on a rotational basis across the Bournemouth and Poole hospital sites. Full training and support will be provided to assist the candidate in building a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate competence mapped from the APTUK Foundation Pharmacy Framework. Upon successful completion of the rotational technician pathway, the post holder will progress to band 5.

Responsibilities

• Complete mandatory rotations: Dispensary Services, Medicines Optimisation, Procurement & Distribution, Medicines Advice Service.
• Option to rotate into: Aseptic services, Clinical Trials, Homecare, Digital Medicines, Risk & Governance.
• Play a pivotal role in shaping pharmacy services across the trust; adapt to new situations and work independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Technician qualification with eligibility for registration or already registered.
• Excellent dispensing and communication skills.
• 2 years of initial education and training completed or in progress.
• Willingness to work across hospital sites and on a rotational basis.
• Minimum 30 hours per week for part-time applicants.

Working pattern and progression

To support seven-day working, staff for this role are required to work late nights, weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis. Informal visits and enquiries are supported and encouraged. The successful candidate will have full training and support to build a portfolio of evidence mapped to the APTUK Foundation Pharmacy Framework. Upon successful completion of the rotational pathway, the post holder will progress to band 5.

Additional information

We value inclusivity and diversity. We are open to discussions on flexible working, part-time and job-share opportunities. Some services may move sites this year or next, either temporarily or long-term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions at interview.