Job overview

*Subject to job matching*

East Cheshire NHS Trust have an exciting new opportunity for qualified Pharmacy Technicians to start a career path in hospital pharmacy.  We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are keen to expand their experience by joining a pharmacy department committed to high-quality patient care. 

The post holder will successfully meet set competencies during our expansive training programme designed to provide the required experience to work at the Band 5 level. The length of competency training will be dependent on what level of experience and qualifications the staff member has achieved already.  We offer excellent in house training where you will be supported in developing the skills and knowledge required to move to a Band 5 level.

You will be a qualified Pharmacy Technician with the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technician (or recognised equivalent) and have current professional registration with the GPhC. You will require a BTEC accuracy checking qualification or equivalent with qualifications and experience assessed on employment and further training provided to achieve the required competencies. This may require enrolment onto an external course provider.

Full time and part time hours considered

Hours per week: 15 to 37.5

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Main duties of the job

Your duties will include dispensary services, patient counselling, accuracy checking and ward based medicines optimisation. This will include the safe and effective provision of medication and working as part of a team coordinating the supply of discharge medications on the wards. You will also support the training and development of a range of staff including Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians and Trainee Pharmacists. 

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient and effective provision of patient care. You must possess excellent communication and organisational skills in order to provide efficient and safe pharmacy services for patients.

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will:

• Rotate between dispensary and ward-based services. 
• Be an effective and proactive team member of our team.
• Be responsible for the supply of medication to patients.
• Complete Medicines reconciliation for our newly admitted patients.
• Provide medicines management support to wards.
• Provide counselling and advice on medications to patients. 

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role’s eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Working for our organisation

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.