Job summary
Take the next step in your pharmacy career at Wirral University Teaching Hospital. We are seeking motivated and proactive Pharmacy Technicians eager to embrace new challenges and advance their skills!
Our busy department fosters a vibrant, collaborative atmosphere where teamwork is key. Although previous hospital experience is advantageous, comprehensive training and support will be provided for those new to the environment. A recent dispensary restructure has created exciting career progression.
Ideal candidates will have a proactive approach, genuine enthusiasm and excellent interpersonal skills. Precision and accuracy are crucial, especially in a fast-paced environment. We need team players who can organise their workload efficiently.
We welcome applications from Pre-registration Pharmacy Technicians who are due to qualify in the next 6 months.
For an informal chat or to arrange a visit please contact Sarah Winstanley (Team Leader - Dispensary Services) on 0151 482 7963.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will provide a comprehensive pharmaceutical service to the Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and off site units belonging to the Hospices served by the Pharmacy Department with particular emphasis on the technical aspects of dispensing, manufacturing, issuing and stock control of medicines.
They will provide advice to patients and carers regarding the supply and use of medicines.
They will participate in the training of junior members of staff.
Participate in the technician rotation programme which currently includes dispensary, pharmacy satellites and aseptic services. (see JD for full role)
Posts are 37:30 hours per week worked between 9am and 9pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 5pm Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays 1-2 per year.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Rotational Pharmacy Technician position available at WUTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Rotational Pharmacy Technician position available at WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences/BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
- Must be registered with General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain
- Working in a pharmacy
- Pharmacy labelling and stock control systems
Desirable
- Accredited Accuracy Checker
- Hospital pharmacy experience
- JAC stock control system
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Interpret and dispense prescriptions accurately
- Good written communication skills
- Word processing, email, accurate data entry skills
- Effectively provide advice to patients regarding medicines
- IT literate
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Methodical with attention to detail
- Conscientious and reliable
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Good oral communication skills
- Organise and prioritise work
- Able to motivate self and others
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiasm for the position
- Friendly, empathetic and reliable team worker, able to relate to all staff grades
- Ability to cope in busy environment
- Self motivated
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work weekends and bank holidays in accordance with departmental rotas
- Ability to carry out moderate to intensive physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities including climbing ladders, stretching, bending and standing for long periods of time
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences/BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
- Must be registered with General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain
- Working in a pharmacy
- Pharmacy labelling and stock control systems
Desirable
- Accredited Accuracy Checker
- Hospital pharmacy experience
- JAC stock control system
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Interpret and dispense prescriptions accurately
- Good written communication skills
- Word processing, email, accurate data entry skills
- Effectively provide advice to patients regarding medicines
- IT literate
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Methodical with attention to detail
- Conscientious and reliable
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Good oral communication skills
- Organise and prioritise work
- Able to motivate self and others
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiasm for the position
- Friendly, empathetic and reliable team worker, able to relate to all staff grades
- Ability to cope in busy environment
- Self motivated
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work weekends and bank holidays in accordance with departmental rotas
- Ability to carry out moderate to intensive physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities including climbing ladders, stretching, bending and standing for long periods of time
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
