About this role
Job summary
The James Paget Hospital Pharmacy team is looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our dispensary team.
We consider requests for flexible hours or part time/job share roles in line with our service requirements. Our vision is to provide safe, high quality seamless services delivered with courtesy and respect. The Pharmacy team work one in every six weekends to support our 7-day service. We are looking for a qualified Technician to join our Pharmacy team, providing high quality care to patients admitted to the hospital.
Main duties of the job
To act as a member of the Pharmacy team, undertaking a full range of duties commensurate with the professional role of a Pharmacy Technician, under the supervision of the Chief Pharmacist whilst working within the legal requirements, Trust policies and department procedures as laid down by the department and the Trust.
Work in the dispensary (and where appropriate in a ward-based setting) to dispense and final accuracy check medicines.
Provide medicines related patient counselling of outpatients in the Pharmacy.
Distribution and stock control of medicines.
Daily supervision of dispensary staff.
Lead in the training and educational supervision of allocated staff.
To work flexibly, responding to the needs of the department, and participating in the weekend rota, bank holiday rota and late clinic rota.
About us
Our vibrant team consists of approximately 90 highly skilled staff who work together to empower our patients to use medicines safely and effectively to improve their health outcomes. The successful candidate will benefit from drawing on the knowledge and experience of approachable staff so you will feel supported and mentored throughout your learning journey. We pride ourselves on creating a positive, supportive and structured learning environment enabling you to strive for success.
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council Accredited Checking Technician
Desirable
NVQ Assessor Accredited Medicine Management Technician
Skills and Experience Essential
Post-qualification experience within hospital Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Ability to demonstrate an understanding of hospital pharmacy and its staff skill mix
Skills and Competencies Essential
Computer literate Excellent written and oral communication skills Responsible attitude Ability to demonstrate flexibility within the working environment Ability to demonstrate supervisory skills
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address James Paget University Hospital
Lowestoft Road
Gorleston, Great Yarmouth
NR31 6LA
Employer's website https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)