Rotational Pharmacy Technician - Epsom, United Kingdom - Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Epsom, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Permanent

Description

Job Summary

**Post Open to Recently Qualified Technicians or Those About to Register**

**Are you searching for a position in a team-oriented environment? Do you excel in a fast-paced setting? Do you possess outstanding customer service abilities and take pride in delivering accurate service to patients?**

**We are in need of a passionate and driven pharmacy technician to join our welcoming team. You will have the opportunity to enhance your skills across various areas while rotating between the Epsom and St Helier locations.**

**At Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, we continuously seek to expand our workforce with skilled individuals like yourself.**

Main Duties of the Job

The selected candidate will spend four months in each designated area, involving responsibilities in medicine management such as conducting medicines reconciliations and collaborating closely with the multidisciplinary team. Furthermore, you will dedicate time to our in-patient and out-patient pharmacy, engaging in tasks like dispensing medications and advising patients.

Applicants should possess a BTEC, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent qualification in Pharmacy Services and must hold registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Holding ACPT and/or MOP certifications would be highly advantageous.

The role encompasses working on weekends (7 days), bank holidays, and participating in late duty rotations. There are three rotational positions available, involving work across both the Epsom and St Helier facilities.

About Us

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust delivers a spectrum of medical services to around 490,000 individuals residing in southwest London and northeast Surrey. Additionally, we offer specialized services, particularly in renal and neonatal intensive care, to a broader region encompassing parts of Sussex and Hampshire.

Our service area exhibits a blend of urban and rural areas, with varying quality of life levels. We cover some of the most affluent postcodes in the nation, as well as some less affluent regions. Collaborating with our counterparts at NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton, we strive to ensure the highest quality care for our communities.

The Trust employs roughly 5,000 staff members across its medical centers and receives support from over 500 volunteers.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

**Please review the accompanying job description and personal specification document for further details on role expectations and qualifications. Kindly ensure that your application directly aligns with the provided job description and personal specification.**

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in Hospital Pharmacy Services
Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Desirable

Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT)
Medicines Optimisation Programme (MOP)

Experience

Essential

Computerized dispensing and stock control
Patient counseling
Hospital Pharmacy Technician training
Customer care

Desirable

Experience with CMM computer systems (previously JAC)

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills
Ability to effectively manage workload

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