Job overview

Higher Level Pharmacy Technician Band 5

12 months fixed term post  

Part time 30 hours per week, over 7 days to include working 1:6 weekends and  participation in a late night rota.

We require Registered General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Pharmacy Technicians who are Accredited Technician Checkers to cover maternity leave.

You will be a key member of staff and actively support and develop Pharmacy Services whilst facilitating prompt discharges.

You will be a positive and well motivated person with a professional attitude.

You will be adaptable, a good communicator and work easily within a team.

You will work in the Dispensary to provide a high quality and timely service.

You will participate in Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA) ward services with the Pharmacy Ward Teams. This will include ward visits for medicines reconciliation as recommended by NICE guidelines.  

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the technical management of medication supply and to be involved in the delivery of pharmaceutical care to all patients within the Trust through the provision of a safe & effective dispensing and distribution service whilst facilitating prompt discharges.

 As a Band 5 Technician you will be expected to cover leadership responsibilities and participate in general dispensing and Core Band 5 checking duties.

All duties will be carried out under the direction of the Chief Pharmacist.

All duties will be carried out in accordance with Trust policies and with regard to legal and safety requirements.

Working for our organisation

The aims of this Trust are to improve the health of our people and provide the best possible care to the population in which we serve and ensure that our staff have joy and pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities in which we serve. Staff are valued and we can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development.

The vision of this Trust is to be recognised by the people of Bolton and beyond as an excellent provider of health and care services and a great place to work. We are striving to attract, recruit and retain high caliber staff which reflect our communities. We are an inclusive employer who trains and develops our staff in a positive learning environment. We aim to be inclusive and therefore applications form all sectors of the community are welcomed.