This Pharmacy Technician post sits in the pharmacy team at St John & St Elizabeth Hospital, a charitable private hospital that has recently extended its service. The core of the work is accurate, efficient dispensing for inpatients, outpatients and ward top-ups, alongside dispensary, stock control and medicines distribution. The pharmacy is registered, so there is regular patient contact, including counselling and enhanced services such as vaccinations. Registration with the GPhC and experience in a hospital or community pharmacy decide fit.
What the job involves
- Dispensing for inpatients, outpatients and ward top-ups
- Contributing to the accuracy and efficiency of the pharmacy service to wards and the dispensary
- Working across dispensary, procurement, stock control, medicines distribution and ward top-up services
- Counselling patients and giving advice
- Supporting enhanced services such as vaccinations
- Working as part of a multi-disciplinary healthcare team
Qualifications
- BTEC in Pharmaceutical Services or NVQ level 3 in pharmacy services, or equivalent
Registration & licences
- Registered Pharmacy Technician
- Registered with the GPhC
Experience
- Experience working in a hospital or community pharmacy
Skills & knowledge
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced hospital environment
Nice to have
- Medicines Management qualification
- Accredited Checking Technician qualification
- Previous experience in a hospital setting
- Pharmacy systems knowledge
- Experience with electronic prescribing systems
What’s offered
- Opportunities for development and further training
- Excellent support provided
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
