Band 4 Pharmacy Technician - QH

Job overview

We are looking for registered Pharmacy Technicians who would be based at Queen’s Hospital in Romford. Duties include:

• Clinical ward-based duties, including counselling and transcribing • In and out-patient dispensing • Assessment of patients' own drugs and drug history taking • Discharge counselling

We have a comprehensive training package which will enable you to develop as a clinical ward-based technician. This includes

• Competence in the assessment of Patient’s Own Drugs •    Competence in taking a medication history

We are looking for a technician with a NVQ 3 in Pharmacy Services, or equivalent, who is registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. We will consider newly qualified technicians or technicians about to qualify. You must be hard working, accurate and have some experience of working in a UK hospital.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will carry out routine pharmaceutical duties in a professional manner and provide a high quality, patient orientated service, both in dispensaries and on the wards

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role.  Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact  Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5962. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.