Pharmacy Technician - Band 4 - 5

Job overview

*Subject to job matching*

East Cheshire NHS Trust have an exciting new opportunity for qualified Pharmacy Technicians to start a career path in hospital pharmacy.  We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are keen to expand their experience by joining a pharmacy department committed to high-quality patient care.

The post holder will successfully meet set competencies during our expansive training programme designed to provide the required experience to work at the Band 5 level. The length of competency training will be dependent on what level of experience and qualifications the staff member has achieved already.  We offer excellent in house training where you will be supported in developing the skills and knowledge required to move to a Band 5 level.

You will be a qualified Pharmacy Technician with the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technician (or recognised equivalent) and have current professional registration with the GPhC. You will require a BTEC accuracy checking qualification or equivalent with qualifications and experience assessed on employment and further training provided to achieve the required competencies. This may require enrolment onto an external course provider.

Full and part time hours available.

This is an ideal role for a trainee qualifying this year.

Hours per week: 37.5

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Main duties of the job

Your duties will include dispensary services, patient counselling, accuracy checking and ward based medicines optimisation. This will include the safe and effective provision of medication and working as part of a team coordinating the supply of discharge medications on the wards. You will also support the training and development of a range of staff including Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians and Trainee Pharmacists.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient and effective provision of patient care. You must possess excellent communication and organisational skills in order to provide efficient and safe pharmacy services for patients.

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will:

• Rotate between dispensary and ward-based services.
• Be an effective and proactive team member of our team.
• Be responsible for the supply of medication to patients.
• Complete Medicines reconciliation for our newly admitted patients.
• Provide medicines management support to wards.
• Provide counselling and advice on medications to patients.

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role’s eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.