Rotational Pharmacy Technician Progressive 4/5 | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Poole; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Poole is seeking a Rotational Pharmacy Technician. This full-time position requires a qualified Pharmacy Technician to work across Royal Bournemouth and Poole hospitals. The role involves participation in mandatory rotations, with flexibility in working hours. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, adaptable, and possesses excellent dispensing and communication skills. Full training and support will be provided.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Full training and support

Inclusivity and diversity in the workplace

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and well-motivated Pharmacy Technician.
• Confident to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to adapt to new situations.

Responsibilities

• Participate in mandatory rotations across various services.
• Support seven-day working including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Excellent dispensing skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Pharmacy Technician qualification

Job description

Overview

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

• Mandatory rotations include: Dispensary Services; Medicines Optimisation; Procurement & Distribution; Medicines Advice Service.
• With the option of rotating into: Aseptic services; Clinical Trials; Homecare; Digital Medicines; Risk & Governance.
• Location: work across Royal Bournemouth and Poole hospitals.
• To support seven day working, staff for this role are required to work late nights, weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis.

What we offer

We are open to discussions on flexible working, part time and job share opportunities. Informal visits and enquiries are fully supported and encouraged. The trust and pharmacy team values inclusivity and diversity. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

Requirements and expectations

• 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 successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the pharmacy services across the trust and should be adaptable to new situations and be confident to work independently and as part of a team.

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