Senior Hospital Pharmacy Technician - Patient Services

Guy'S And St Thomas' Nhs Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Brompton Hospital Pharmacy Department is seeking an enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to support the dispensary across GSTT sites. You will deputise for senior technicians, dispense prescriptions for inpatients and outpatients, and counsel patients on medicines.

Join a friendly team and contribute to stock management, CD/clinical trial dispensing and maintaining efficient daily operations. A strong focus on accuracy and patient care is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years in a Pharmacy environment.
• Experience in training staff.
• Good competence in patient counselling.
• Stock management and top up service experience.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for Lead Technician in their absence.
• Undertake accurate dispensing of prescriptions for in-patients.
• Be an ACPT, undertaking final check for dispensed prescriptions.
• Counsel patients on medicines.
• Assist with stock control and ordering.
• Deal with returned medication from wards/outpatients.
• Ensure daily stock checks and cycle counts are carried out.
• Dispense items to wards or post to patients in a timely manner.
• Oversee Pharmacy robot maintenance and Epic stock requisition.
• Handle prescription charges and KPIs.
• Assist with ordering of medications from wholesalers.

Skills

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Organised work

Attention to detail

Initiative

Education

BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy (or equivalent)

ACPT qualification

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Royal Brompton Hospital Pharmacy Department is seeking an enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to support the dispensary across GSTT sites. You will deputise for senior technicians, dispense prescriptions for inpatients and outpatients, and counsel patients on medicines.

Join a friendly team and contribute to stock management, CD/clinical trial dispensing and maintaining efficient daily operations. A strong focus on accuracy and patient care is essential.