Ward Based Pharmacy Technician

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a highly motivated Registered Pharmacy Technician to join their patient-centered Pharmacy team in Blackpool, England. Responsibilities include medicines reconciliation and supporting clinical audits. Applicants must hold NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy services and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council UK. Full training will be provided, and there is potential for career progression.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council UK.
• Previous experience in a hospital environment is desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to work late shifts and on a 7-day rota.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the ward-based Pharmacy service.
• Participate in medicines reconciliation and discharge planning.
• Support clinical audits and data collection.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy services or equivalent

Job description

The role will involve contributing to an accurate and efficient pharmacy service within Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust by participating in and contributing to the ward-based Pharmacy service. This will include medicines reconciliation, availability and suitability of patient's own medicines and participation in the discharge planning process.

To support with clinical audits, data collection and implementation of developments to enhance the needs of the patient.

There will be a requirement to participate in working late shifts and the 7-day working rota to ensure cost effective and efficient services are maintained throughout our patients stay.

We are looking for a highly motivated and committed Registered Pharmacy Technician with excellent communication skills to join our patient-centred Pharmacy team.

Applicants must hold their NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy services or equivalent recognised qualification, and must also be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council UK.

Newly qualified pharmacy technicians will be employed at band 4. A progression plan will be implemented to allow necessary in-house competencies to be achieved. Successful completion alongside visible display of necessary behaviours in line with GPhC standards for pharmacy professionals will allow attainment of band 5 status.

Qualified technicians that wish to apply, but do not fully meet person specification essential criteria, are still encouraged to do so. All candidates will be reviewed before and during the interview process to assess their level of knowledge and experience. Previous experience within a hospital environment is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.