Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary
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Job summary
We are looking for an experienced, forward thinking Pharmacy Technician who is not afraid of change, who can "think outside the box" and who have the drive and ambition to "make a difference to patient care", to join our Pharmacy Dispensaries Team based at Peterborough City Hospital, North West Anglia Hospitals Foundation Trust.
You will be responsible for providing an accurate and efficient service in the pharmacy dispensaries supporting the dispensing of inpatients and outpatient prescriptions. You will be highly motivated and responsible individuals with a passion for customer service and team work.
In return, we can offer support to develop your career, including completion of your Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification whilst working within a friendly and supportive team of professionals.
You will need to be a Pharmacy Technician registered with the GPhC or due to register within the next 3 months. Hospital Pharmacy experience is desirable but not essential as all training will be provided.
Main duties of the job
To assist the Chief Pharmacist in providing comprehensive specialist pharmaceutical care and medicines management by the provision of safe, appropriate and effective clinical pharmacy services within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, and areas supplied under Service Level Agreements (SLAs), ensuring compliance with current medicines legislation.
To participate in the accurate and timely clinical supply of medications to in and out-patients and areas supplied under SLAs.
To support the technical aspects of the medicines management service and to deliver safe and accurate dispensing of prescriptions.
To act as an accredited checking technician on completion of ACPT qualification.
About us
We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.
Benefits to you
- 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
- NHS Pension Scheme:
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
- Career development and training;
- Wellbeing support and activities;
- In-house physiotherapy Service;
- On-site canteens with subsidised meals;
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free).
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Details
Date posted
14 September 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
176-F-5635380
Job locations
Peterborough City Hospital
Bretton Gate
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
Employer details
Employer name
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Peterborough City Hospital
Bretton Gate
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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