Band 5 Clinical Pharmacy TechnicianinSolihullinSolihullPUBLISHED THU 20 MAR 2025
In this fulfilling role, not only will you manage medication supplies, but you'll also support our clinical teams and take an active part in training and mentoring junior staff. Your expertise will not only enhance patient outcomes but will also be celebrated within a nurturing environment that values professional growth. If you have a strong attention to detail, thrive under pressure, and are committed to delivering excellence in healthcare, we invite you to apply today. Join us at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust and be part of a compassionate team dedicated to making a difference every day!
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and highly-motivated individuals to join our friendly team of Clinical Pharmacy Technicians at Solihull Hospital.
In this role, you will play a crucial part in delivering a high-quality medicines optimisation services, ensuring the safe and effective use of medication for patients. You will work closely with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to support patient care, enhance medication safety, and improve service efficiency.
Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to assessing and managing medication supplies, providing guidance to patients on their prescriptions, supporting clinical teams, and contributing to medicines management within intermediate care units. You will also have opportunities to engage in training, mentoring, and service development projects. In addition, you will also work within our chemotherapy satellite and Community Services team on a rotational basis.
We are looking for a registered pharmacy technician (GPhC) with relevant experience in a hospital or clinical setting, strong organisational skills, and a passion for patient-centred care. If you are motivated to develop your career within a forward-thinking NHS Trust, apply today and be part of a team that makes a difference!
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for all essential and desirable criteria required for the role.
With a patient-focused approach, you will:
- Support the pharmacy department in the provision of complete pharmaceutical care to patients.
- Deliver a high-quality ward-based medicines optimisation service to a multitude of areas throughout the Trust.
- Act as a role model and provide training and mentoring to junior staff members.
- Support the main pharmacy dispensary where required.
- Carry out accuracy checking commitments.
- Carry out duties within the chemotherapy satellite and Community Services team on a rotational basis.
Key Person Specification Requirements:
- A nationally recognised pharmacy technician qualification and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Currently practicing as a registered pharmacy technician with at least one year's post-qualification experience
- A nationally recognised accredited accuracy checking qualification.
- A professional attitude with the ability to motivate self and others.
- The ability to remain calm under pressure.
- A flexible approach and commitment to accommodate the needs of the service.
- A strong attention to detail.
- Experience working as a clinical pharmacy technician or similar capacity.
This post offers in-service development training and the opportunity to gain valuable skills in a clinical role. A requirement to participate in evenings, weekends, and bank holidays on a rotational basis will be necessary.
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