Senior Pharmacy Technician - Hospital Medicines & EPMA

NHS; Radlett; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join their Mental Health Pharmacy team in Radlett. This role involves supporting the dispensary with medication management and providing essential counselling to patients. The ideal candidate will hold relevant qualifications and have significant experience in hospital settings. This position offers competitive remuneration between £32,602 to £39,686 annually and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Significant experience working as a registered pharmacy technician in a hospital pharmacy setting.
• IT competency in Microsoft Office packages.
• Experience in Mental Health and training staff.

Responsibilities

• Support dispensary with ordering, receiving, and dispensing medication.
• Conduct medicines reconciliations for safe care.
• Provide education and counselling to patients regarding medicines.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Able to work under pressure accurately

Highly developed physical skills in dispensing

Ability to work independently and as a team member

Problem-solving abilities

Ability to identify training needs

Education

BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a pharmacy technician

Accreditation in Medicines Management

Accreditation in Accuracy Checking

Practice educational supervisor qualification

Tools

Ascribe Pharmacy Dispensing System

Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA) systems

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join their Mental Health Pharmacy team in Radlett. This role involves supporting the dispensary with medication management and providing essential counselling to patients. The ideal candidate will hold relevant qualifications and have significant experience in hospital settings. This position offers competitive remuneration between £32,602 to £39,686 annually and opportunities for professional growth.