Job Summary
We are recruiting for a Patient Services Pharmacy Technician who shares our ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best People and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.
Main duties of the job
To provide a comprehensive and high quality pharmaceutical service within the Dispensary team, including the dispensing, checking and handing out of Outpatient prescriptions and assisting the dispensary management team in the day to day running of both the outpatient and inpatient dispensaries
To work under the supervision of the dispensary management team to provide a safe and effective service, working within the scope of existing SOPs but also supporting in the reviewing and updating of SOPs when required.
Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.
We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.
To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC in Pharmaceutical science or equivalent
- NVQ 3 in pharmacy services or equivalent
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical technical procedures acquired though training, NVQ3, BTEC in pharmaceutical science or equivalent level
- Knowledge of COSHH
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of hospital pharmacy environment
- Understanding of working effectively within multidisciplinary groups
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with healthcare professionals and patients
- IT literacy including core Office programs
- Methodical and able to prioritise workload
- Good time management
- Ability to analyse information to provide advice
- Good team worker and works effectively within multidisciplinary team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 01 July 2025
