Pharmacology jobs in United Kingdom

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, Registered Pharmacy Technician with demonstrable post qualification experience to join our successful team and contribute to developing our services and continuing to extend the technician role.

• Level 3 BTEC / NVQ Pharmacy Services certificate or equivalent
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician

• Participate in medication rounds ensuring safe and timely administration (once fully trained)
• Conduct medicines reconciliation by reviewing patient records and liaising with GPs and community pharmacies
• Dispense inpatient and outpatient prescriptions accurately and efficiently
• Perform accuracy checks and co-operate with all pharmaceutical staff in providing and developing the technical aspects of the pharmaceutical service, including comprehensive dispensing and medicines distribution service to out-patients on all wards and departments throughout the Trust
• Train and mentor new and existing staff and supervise pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians
• After completion of the Medicines Management training programme, carry out a comprehensive range of pharmaceutical activities at ward level and work unsupervised as part of the ward team
• After competency training, undertake duties of a more specialised nature by administering medication to patients on the ward

Further details regarding the post can be obtained by contacting a Recruiting Manager as per contact details below.

The Trust is committed to sustainable practices and a green workplace. Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with health & care partners.

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

We welcome applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ and Disabled people.

• Flexible working
• 27–33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Sick pay and NHS Pension Scheme
• Free eye tests and health checks
• Gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme
• Support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and more

The job description provides an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities; the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which applications will be assessed. New colleagues can expect a warm welcome at Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. For our Agenda for Change staff, we offer a competitive benefits package with regular pay awards, annual leave of 27 days increasing to 33 days after 10 years, and access to a competitive Pension Scheme. These terms and conditions are not applicable for Non-Executive positions. There are extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, a protected training budget for staff, support for flexible working, and an on-site Occupational Health Service with access to physio, counselling and complimentary therapies.