Specialist Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary Band 4

CROYDON HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST; London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in London is looking for a Pharmacy Technician to provide support in the dispensary and counsel patients on medications. The successful candidate should be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and hold appropriate qualifications. This role involves teamwork and participation in professional development. The organization values staff and offers a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Support for professional development

Friendly work environment

Diverse and vibrant area

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Experience in community or hospital pharmacy as a trainee or newly qualified.
• Participation in Continuing Professional Development expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in the dispensary.
• Assist in training junior staff.
• Counsel patients on their medicines.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good organisation

Adaptability

Teamwork

Commitment to high-quality patient care

Education

BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Job description

The role of the successful candidate will include:

1. Provide technical support to the dispensary, including the labelling and dispensing of inpatient requests, outpatient and discharge prescriptions, controlled drugs, and clinical trials.
2. Ensure a high standard of stock control and stock rotation within the dispensary.
3. Assist pharmacists in providing comprehensive patient counselling to all outpatients to optimise patient knowledge of their medications.
4. Provide technical support in the dispensary, assisting senior dispensary technicians with inpatient requests, dispensing, and labelling for TTA's. Complete in-house accreditations in the dispensary.
5. Work effectively as part of a team in a multidisciplinary and pharmacy environment, maintaining rapport with medical and other colleagues.
6. Assist in training junior staff, such as trainee pharmacists, pharmacy students, and student technicians.
7. Counsel patients on their medicines in accordance with departmental standards.
8. Enhance the quality of patient care and demonstrate a whole-system, patient-focused approach.
9. Note: The above list is not exhaustive; please see the detailed job description for further information.

Working for our organisation

Croydon Health Services provides integrated NHS services to care for people at home, in schools, and health clinics across the borough, as well as at Croydon University Hospital and Purley War Memorial Hospital.

Our experienced teams look after people of all ages, including Children’s Hospital at Home for children with long-term conditions, allowing them to stay out of hospital.

We are a friendly, close-knit organisation where every member of our 3600 staff is valued. We support professional development for Pharmacy Technicians, including those working towards Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technicians.

We are committed to developing our staff and maintaining a skilled workforce dedicated to patient safety.

Candidate requirements

Applicants must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, hold a BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science, and an NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.

The successful candidate will contribute to late duty and weekend working.

Additional information

For further discussion or to arrange a visit, contact us at 0208 401 3000 ext. 4376 or via email at [email protected] (Assistant Dispensary Manager).

The post holder is a qualified, registered Pharmacy Technician responsible for routine and non-routine activities, practicing safely and effectively at all times, and working under supervision to ensure high-quality, customer-focused pharmaceutical services.

Participation in Continuing Professional Development and working towards developing skills as a Pharmacy Technician Higher Level are expected.

This role is suitable for newly qualified Pharmacy Technicians or Trainee Pharmacy Technicians with experience in community or hospital pharmacy who wish to develop their skills further.

Key qualities include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, good organisation, adaptability, independence, teamwork, and a commitment to high-quality patient care.

Additional notes

Interview date: To Be Confirmed (TBC)

Band 4

Croydon is a vibrant, diverse area with a growing population. Our organisation cares for local people across various settings and values every staff member, encouraging improvements through Listening into Action.