Band 4 Pharmacy Technician

Job summary

Main duties of the job

Job Description

* Provide a timely and accurate supply of medicinal treatment to patients

* Provide counselling to patients on how to take their medication and supply information as requested to improve patient's understanding of their treatment.

* To perform a final accuracy check on dispensed items against prescriptions and controlled drug requisitions. To participate in the induction and training of staff

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Essential Requirements

Qualifications

* Be educated to secondary school level and hold GSCE or equivalent (pass level C or above) in Math's and English

* A nationally recognised Pharmacy Technician qualification and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

* An accredited accuracy checking qualification is desirable.

Experience

* Experience working in a pharmacy environment post qualification, Ability and Knowledge

* Good verbal and written communication skills

* Able to identify customer needs and deliver services to the required level

* Be able to keep accurate records

* Works to set procedures

Knowledge

*Have accurate dispensing skills with a good knowledge of pharmaceutical names with an pharmacy environment

Personal Attributes

* Punctual

* Flexible

Job responsibilities

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.