Main area: Pharmacy Technician Band 4/5
Grade: 4-5
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (including weekends and bank holidays)
Job ref: 387-DT-5217-NG-C
Site: Bristol Royal Infirmary
Town: Bristol
Salary: £26,530 - £36,483 pa pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing date: 17/01/2025 23:59
As an organisation, we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
Are you a registered Pharmacy Technician looking to further develop your career? Join our friendly, forward-thinking team committed to providing the best possible medicines care.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust is a dynamic group of hospitals in the heart of Bristol, recently rated as good by the CQC.
We are currently recruiting for 3 Pharmacy Technicians at the Bristol Royal Infirmary on either a Band 4 or Band 5 contract depending on accreditation/qualification.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is looking for progression opportunities.
Main duties of the job
* Provide safe and efficient pharmacy support to the dispensary and wards within UHBW.
* Dispense and check medicines within the dispensary and complete medicines reconciliation.
* Assist in the running and organization of workflow and participate in the training/mentorship of new staff.
* Progress through nationally recognized accreditations in Accuracy Checking and Medicines Optimization.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with a workforce of over 13,000 staff. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall. We are committed to improving patient care and creating a workforce that represents the diversity of our community.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and responsibilities, please refer to the attached document.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
* Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Accredited Medicines Management Technician (Essential within 12 months of appointment)
* Accredited for Assessing or Coaching
* Accredited Checking Technician (Essential within 12 months of appointment)
Skills and Abilities
* Good oral and written communication skills
* Flexible and adaptive approach
* Good interpersonal skills
* Good time management
* Ability to work alone or in a team
* Evidence of ability to complete work on time
* Skilled at using the internet and online information systems
* Articulate and confident
* Evidence of self-motivation
* Committed to providing a high-quality pharmacy service.
Knowledge and experience
* Proven ability to dispense medicines accurately
* Previous experience of supporting the training of others
* Experience in a clinical patient-facing environment
* Participation in audit or quality improvement work
* Recent hospital experience delivering dispensing service as a technician
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey.
As an equal opportunities employer, we aim to recruit and retain a diverse workforce. We are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients.
Please note that if you apply for this position, you may be contacted via Trac or email. Regularly check your accounts for updates.
Due to the high number of applications, we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Apply as soon as possible if you meet the requirements.
Only candidates who demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people, and a Disclosure submission will be necessary.
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