Rotational Pharmacy Technician

Job overview

At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.

Are you an experienced or newly qualified Pharmacy Technician? Have you trained in community pharmacy and are looking for a new challenge? Are you enthusiastic, motivated and keen to develop your skills within a friendly and forward-thinking pharmacy team?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking a motivated and organised pharmacy technician with strong problem solving skills to join the pharmacy department at Royal Stoke, University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team during a transformative period, following the successful implementation of Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA) across the trust.

At UHNM, we are passionate about supporting our staff to develop and thrive. We take pride in providing opportunities for professional growth and our excellent retention rates reflect our commitment to investing in our people and helping them achieve their full potential.

Main duties of the job

As one of our Rotational Pharmacy Technicians, you will gain experience across a variety of pharmacy services, including:

• Dispensing controlled drugs using electronic registers from automated storage cabinets
• Providing a controlled drug top up and replenishment services to theatre areas
• Developing experience with IT Systems including Ascribe, Automated dispensing systems & Prescription Tracking systems
• Supporting the safe and effective management of medicines through stock control and inventory management
• Contributing to medicines optimisation services on wards
• Supporting the training and development of pharmacy staff

This is a varied role that will allow you to develop your technical knowledge, clinical understanding and operational skills whilst working alongside experienced pharmacy professionals.

We are looking for an individual who is a strong team player, able to adapt to changing priorities and committed to delivering a high-quality service. You will need excellent attention to detail, a high level of accuracy and a clear understanding of the scope and limitations of your role.

You should be able to follow written procedures, work effectively under supervision, prioritise your workload and complete tasks accurately within agreed timescales.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For more details on the post, please contact the hiring manager.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.