Pharmacy Technician

Job overview

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN BAND 4

FULL TIME/PART TIME

We are looking for  enthusiastic and motivated GPHC registered technicians to work in a dynamic and lively department, becoming part of our rotational team working across three sites.

We will also welcome applications from pre-registration students who will be qualifying and registering this financial year

The successful applicants will take a pro-active approach with strong problem solving skills, have excellent customer service skills, be self motivated and be committed to patient and customer care by actively displaying the Trust values of Compassion, Honesty, Respect and teamwork

Main duties of the job

Rotational technicians will undertake a 12 month development program working in all aspects of the pharmacy department including in-patients and outpatients dispensaries, distribution and , when required, aseptic services.

They also have the opportunity to undertake an accredited checking qualification and may be able to participate in the medicines management service under the direction of the lead technicians.

Applicants should hold a BTEC level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science and NVQ3 in pharmacy services or equivalent pharmacy qualification, be registered with  the GPhC (or able to register on completion of the course)and be willing to undertake a competency based training package to allow progression through this band.

The successful applicant will join a band 4 rotation working one later night, weekends, as well as participation in the bank holiday Rota. Most full time staff work their hours over 4 days but we support other flexible working arrangements

Successful candidates will only be able to take up the post once registration with the GPHC is confirmed.

To meet the changing needs of the service, the duties and working times attached to this post may be subject to reasonable change in the future.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.

Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.

We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.