Location: Essex, United Kingdom
Type: Full-Time
Salary (£): £29,970 – £36,483 per year
About Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) is committed to providing high-quality healthcare services. We are looking for an experienced, registered pharmacy technician to join our specialist pharmacy team at Rochford Hospital, serving the South East Essex Community.
Job details
Benefits
- On-site gym
- Sick pay
- UK visa sponsorship
Requirements
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- Proven pharmacy experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and time management skills
- Self-motivation and ability to work independently
- Full driving licence (required)
Salary Details
£29,970 – £36,483 per year
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen at EPUT for an experienced, registered pharmacy technician to join the specialist pharmacy team. This role involves participating in the provision and development of pharmaceutical services within the Trust. You will provide technical support to the dispensary, including formulating and compounding pharmaceuticals, dispensing and checking prescriptions accurately, and ensuring efficient stock control. The post holder will implement prescribing changes, provide medicines management advice, and support the care-coordination team, GP practices, care homes, community pharmacies, and other stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide medicines management advice and support
- Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Dispense in-patient, out-patient, and leave/discharge prescriptions
- Process prescriptions using the pharmacy IT system
- Maintain controlled drug register
- Assess suitability of pharmaceutical products for return to stock
- Assist with order checking, unpacking, and storage of stock
- Process ward stock orders
- Provide support to less experienced staff
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation
- Participate in weekend, bank holiday, early and late working rotas
- Undertake appropriate training at ward level
- Participate in the education and training of new staff members
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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