Pharmacy Technician inLondon inLondon PUBLISHED TUE 7 JAN 2025

Band 4: £31,944 to £34,937 a year per annum inc PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

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Barts Health NHS Trust rI1unZvp

Barts Health NHS Trust is seeking a motivated Pharmacy Technician to join their award-winning Pharmacy Department in London, which serves a population of 2.5 million across several hospital sites. This role provides an excellent opportunity for individuals beginning their careers in pharmacy, offering comprehensive training and support within a dynamic team focused on medicines optimisation and patient care.

The successful candidate will assist Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians by delivering supervised pharmacy services, which include dispensing medications, maintaining ward stocks, and ensuring efficient workflow within the dispensary. Key responsibilities will involve managing in-patient and clinic prescriptions, controlled drug dispensing, stock control, and coordinating work processes to ensure a high-quality pharmacy service. The position also emphasises continuous professional development to enhance clinical and technical skills, contributing to a safe and effective service for both patients and staff.

Do you want to join an award-winning department that puts clinical pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and assistants at the forefront of medicines optimisation and patient care?

The Pharmacy Department at Barts Health covers a population of 2.5 million. We provide medicines management and medicines optimisation services from our four hospital sites across the City of London and East London.

Our pharmacy department is committed to providing an innovative service that focuses on patient care and experience, and we are currently recruiting an enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to join us. This is an ideal opportunity for you to start your career in Pharmacy, developing your knowledge and experience in our dynamic and diverse team as you'll receive all the training and support you need to be your best. You will support Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians by providing supervised pharmacy services, including dispensing of medicines, and replenishing and maintaining ward stocks.

As a member of the Pharmacy Technician team, you will provide safe and efficient pharmacy support to the dispensary and wards within the Royal London Hospital. You will develop your existing professional, technical and clinical skills through your own continuing professional development to provide and service of excellence to both patients and staff alike. The post holder will work as part of our dispensary team, delivering a high-quality dispensing service to a multitude of areas throughout the Royal London and Mile End Hospitals.

The main duties for the postholder will include in-patient, clinics scripts and discharge dispensing, controlled drugs dispensing, stock control, ward stock topping up, medication returns, receiving deliveries for medications and fluids.

The post holder will support the dispensary leadership team by proactively coordinating and managing the flow of work through Dispensary Services throughout the day to ensure an efficient and safe pharmacy service to patients and staff. This role will proactively ensure that staffing and appropriate processes are in place to support the Pharmacy Service.

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To work as a Pharmacy Technician in the UK, you need a combination of educational qualifications, technical skills, and interpersonal skills. Here are the key skills and qualifications typically required:

Educational Qualifications:

1. Pharmacy Technician Diploma: You usually need to complete a Level 3 qualification in Pharmacy Services (e.g., BTEC in Pharmacy Services, City & Guilds Diploma).

2. Registration: You must register with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) to practice as a Pharmacy Technician.

Technical Skills:

1. Pharmaceutical Knowledge: A solid understanding of medications, their uses, side effects, and how they interact.

2. Dispensing Skills: Proficiency in accurately dispensing medications and managing prescriptions.

3. Health and Safety: Knowledge of health and safety regulations, particularly related to the handling of medicines.

4. Inventory Management: Skills in managing stock levels, ordering supplies, and keeping accurate records.

5. IT Skills: Competence in using pharmacy management software and other computer systems to maintain patient records and manage stock.

Interpersonal Skills:

1. Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with patients and healthcare professionals. This includes explaining medication usage and addressing patient concerns.

2. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a pharmacy team and with other healthcare providers.

3. Customer Service: Strong skills in providing excellent service to patients and addressing their needs in a respectful and supportive manner.

4. Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in dispensing medications and managing prescriptions.

Other Skills:

1. Problem-Solving: Ability to handle issues that may arise with prescriptions or patient concerns effectively.

2. Empathy: Understanding the needs and concerns of patients, providing them with support and reassurance.

3. Time Management: Balancing various tasks efficiently, particularly in a busy pharmacy environment.

4. Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changes in regulations, medications, and technologies.

Additional Considerations:

- Continued Professional Development: Engaging in ongoing education and training to stay updated with the latest practices and advancements in pharmacy.

- Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with UK pharmaceutical regulations and guidelines.

Pharmacy Technician inLondon inLondon PUBLISHED TUE 7 JAN 2025

Barts Health NHS Trust rI1unZvp

About us The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

About us
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.