Job Summary
We will welcome applications from Pharmacy Technicians currently working in all settings.
At LUHFT we are looking for registered pharmacy technicians who are keen to realise their potential and who can make the most of the scope this post offers to deliver a patient centred approach to our service delivery across all sites.
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technicians, with good communication and teamwork skills. If you can work under pressure and keen to develop yourself, we would like to hear from you.
Please contact us to arrange a visit if you would like to look around.
Main duties of the job
With the support of the Senior Technicians in our dispensaries, you will be required to co-ordinate a team to ensure safe and efficient workflow of the section you are overseeing.
You will need excellent organisational skills to undertake this role. You must be able to work accurately, have a good eye for detail, and be able to prioritise your workload, meet deadlines and be committed to the delivery of high standards in a patient focused service.
You will be expected to share your skills and knowledge to train pharmacy assistants, trainee pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. We will enrol you on a mentor training program to support you in this role.
This is a full time (37.5hrs) position based across all LUHFT’s sites. The Pharmacy Department operates a 7-day service. The successful candidate will be required to participate in weekend, late night and bank holiday rotas.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- B/TEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences and NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent)
- Registration with GPHC (or in application process)
Desirable
- Accredited Technical Checking
Experience
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Dispensing & final checking processes
- Pharmacy computer systems use
- Stock control procedures
Desirable
- Modern hospital pharmacy processes including those on wards
Skills
Essential
- Dispensing a varied range of medicines
- Stock control management
- Prioritising dispensary workload
Desirable
- Final Dispensing Checking
- Audit work
- Patient counselling
- Managed a service development project
- Extemporaneous dispensing
Other
Essential
- Clear communication – English language
- Excellent time management skills
- Good written communication skills
- Attention to detail/Ability to work accurately
- Ability and willingness to adapt to change
- Team working
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: 28 March 2025
