pharmacy technician

Job Summary:

To correctly label an dispense Pharmaceuticals against prescriptions and to participate in other duties that contributes to the smooth running of the dispensary and associated areas

To support the pharmacy and medicines services to patients and other professional healthcare teams.

To support ordering, receiving, maintaining and supplying stock medicines for Pharmacy areas and/or agreed wards.

Receive prescriptions and any other pharmaceutical work appropriate to the level of training, knowledge and experience, in order to participate in the safe and effective delivery of pharmacy services across the Trust.

Current areas of responsibility are as follows:-

1. Dispensary, including clinical trials

2. Near Patient Services, Wards and Departments

3. Supervisor, Stores including Medical Gases

Qualifications

• Pharmacy services Assistant apprenticeship or equivalent to meet the requirements of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Evidence of numeracy and literacy at level 1
• Level 2 qualification/GCSE higher passor above including maths, English and a science, or equivalent qualifications, or work experience that demonstrates comparable ability in a similar field.

Skills and Knowledge

• Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to learn to advance own skills and knowledge.
• Computer skills
• Able to work flexibly and prioritise workload
• Able to distinguish accurately between similar products
• Able to use initiative whilst knowing when to refer
• Able to work safely and effectively under pressure and/or minimal supervision.
• Safety and Security awareness
• Able to work alone and/or flexibly in a team.
• Responsible and Professional behaviour