Job summary
Employer heading
Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician
Band 4 - Band 5 Progression
Job overview
We are offering an opportunity for Pharmacy Technicians to join our Pharmacy Team. This essential role provides the opportunity for committed Pharmacy Technicians to put their skills into practice within the MDT team, whilst also continuing to build further skills. You will participate in the medicines reconciliation process, supply of medication during Inpatient stay, support effective and timely discharge and patient counselling.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a highly motivated registered Pharmacy Technician with excellent organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure whilst ensuring accuracy in all aspects of technical pharmacy. Successful applicants will form an integral part of a dynamic team, pushing the boundaries of effective and efficient patient care. Candidates should have strong communication skills, with a willingness to learn and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of patient care.
We welcome applications from Trainee Pharmacy technicians completing their qualification this year. Entry level will be at a Band 4 (unless already Band 5) - previous experience, qualification and accreditations will be considered. Candidates will be regraded to Band 5 once in-house progression programme is completed.
For this role you will need to be a Pharmacy Technician registered with the GPhC or working towards being registered in the next 6 months.
Working for our organisation
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed overview of the job role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered with the GPHc as a pharmacy technician or about to be qualified in next 6 months
Desirable criteria
- Post registration qualification in medicines management
- Leadership/Management qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum two years post qualification experience in pharmacy
Desirable criteria
- Experience of undertaking medicines reconciliation and resolving any issues
- Previous hospital experience
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rachel Glover
- Job title
- Specialist Pharmacy Technician - Meds Management
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01536 493540
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