Pharmacy Technician

Are you looking for an exciting and challenging new role? Are you an enthusiastic, motivated and committed individual who wants to work in a dynamic and lively department? If so, why not come and join our Pharmacy team at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking for a pro-active Pharmacy Technician with strong problem solving skills who’s self-motivated and organised to form part of our Dispensary pharmacy team.

The Oxford Health Pharmacy & Medicines Management Service employs approximately 65 staff, predominantly clinical Pharmacists and Technicians, supported by Senior Pharmacy Assistants and Administrative staff.

The post holder will join our established team of technicians working in the dispensary, ward based services and technical services.

You will be able to work effectively alone and as part of a team.

You must be an excellent communicator with outstanding interpersonal and relationship building skills. You will need to be forward thinking and enthusiastic, with a commitment to continuing professional and department development.

The Successful candidate will be able to work towards their Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician and Medicines Optimisation accreditations.

It is essential that you have a BTEC National Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science and the NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Standards or equivalent qualifications. It is also essential you are registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

The department provides Pharmacy services to Mental Health Units, Community Hospitals and other community-based services.

• To accurately update Patient Medical Records (PMR) and processing of prescriptions.
• To label/dispense prescriptions for in-patients and outpatients in accordance with local and national policies and any Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in place.
• To supply Controlled Drugs complying with CD regulations.
• To participate in Clozapine dispensing and services.
• To participate in efficient stock control and management systems for the Dispensary.
• To provide support to Pre-registration Pharmacy Technicians while they undertake their learning.
• Participate in ward stock top-ups when necessary.

You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users.

Benefits of working for Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an increase to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Staff accommodation
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

Job description/Job Responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.

Please note:

• New starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.
• Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
• Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
• Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
• We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population.
• Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.