Pharmacy Technician

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated registered Pharmacy Technician to join our successful team and contribute towards developing our services. The successful applicant will share our vision and be committed to our values and goals for the delivery of the best care to our patients. If you would like to work for an organisation that ensures excellence in patient care is achievable, then we would like to hear from you.

Whether you are an experienced or newly qualified technician, we can offer further development and training to extend your role in improving patient care. Applicants should hold Level 3 BTEC / NVQ Pharmacy Services certificate or equivalent, be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician. Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy department as a qualified technician or as a student technician is desirable although applications from qualified pharmacy technicians working in the community sector are welcome.

We currently have a 12 months, fixed term, full time vacancy, although part time will be considered. The role involves providing ward based medicines management services to wards within both the Foss Park Hospital (York) and Cross Lane Hospital  (Scarborough) site.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide technical aspects of the pharmacy medicines management & medicines optimisation services, working in both the dispensary and the wards at both Foss Park and Cross Lane Hospitals.

To work together with the other pharmacy colleagues, in the dispensaries and wards, to provide patients with an accurate and timely supply of medication from admission through to discharge.

To be able to competently dispense an array of medication from a variety of order forms.

To be responsible for a range of technical duties in the dispensaries to aid in the smooth and efficient running of the department.

To assist the Clinical Pharmacists and Senior Pharmacy Technicians in the provision of a ward based medicines optimisation service.

To deliver the technical clinical pharmacy service and promote medicines optimisation across a variety of specialities under the direction of the Lead Pharmacy Technician.

To promote at all times a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job descriptions and person specifications for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.