About this role
Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
The Medicines Management Team are looking for a newly qualified, or soon to be qualified Pharmacy Technician to join the team on a progressive Band 4-5 contract where we will support you with your development with a robust progression framework - giving you the foundation towards a successful Pharmacy Technician career. We would also welcome applications from those already operating at a Band 5 level who are ready to seamlessly slot into the team at a Senior Pharmacy Technician level.
Our Medicines Management Team work closely with our clinical pharmacist colleagues across a variety of disciplines, ensuring that patients are receiving the correct medications during their hospital stay and at discharge. You will have the chance to work directly with patients and make a real impact on their hospital journey.
About us
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHS, we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Job description Job responsibilities
Some of the main responsibilities include:
Completing Medicines Reconciliation to ensure patients are receiving the right medications in hospitalCounselling patients on newly started medicinesSupporting with discharge processes to enable strong patient flow
Our team are self-motivated and need to be able to work both independently, but also have excellent communication in order to maintain a strong team dynamic despite each person having their own individual wards. We pride ourselves on our supportive approach to new colleagues and are looking for people who will immerse themselves in the team, thrive from learning from others, and look to develop into a future role model for other new trainees in the future.
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience Essential
Registered pharmacy technician in UK by GPhC or working towards qualifications suitable for registration as a pharmacy technician with the GPhC within the next six months. Numerate and literate e.g. GCSE in Maths and English A* to C or equivalent or IELTS test score 7 as required by GPhC if overseas candidate Accurate dispensing of medicines (in hospital or community pharmacy or aseptics) Maintaining continuous professional development requirements or training portfolio Dealing with customers and / or patients Able to use a range of information technology programmes Demonstrates being able to organise own and others workload and prioritise effectively Able to work antisocial hours, weekends and bank holidays as per rota. Able to travel to and work at RSH / SGH and other sites if required
Desirable
Additional pharmacy qualifications e.g. Completed APTUK Foundation Framework Management training Practice supervisor or TAQA Medicines Management qualification PIPC or ACPT Hospital pharmacy experience Stock control / ordering experience Providing a ward-based medicines management service Aseptic pharmacy experience Clinical trials or research experience Experience of using JAC or similar pharmacy based computer systems Experience of supervision of staff or trainees
Skills Essential
Adaptability Analytical thinking Attention to detail Adaptability Communication Interpersonal skills Negotiation skills Microsoft Office skills Organisational skills People management Taking the initiative Time management Teamwork Working under pressure Working autonomously
Trust Values Essential
Patients First Always Improving Working Together
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.
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Employer details Employer name University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address Southampton General Hospital
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)