Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated GPHC registered or soon to be registered pharmacy technician to join our team in Outpatient Pharmacy. As a member of the Outpatient Pharmacy team, you would contribute to the provision of a range of pharmaceutical services: dispensing and issuing prescriptions, giving advice where appropriate, working alongside pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy dispensers to ensure all pharmacy duties are carried out in accordance with legal guidelines and departmental procedures to meet the needs of our customers. This post is for: Hampshire Hospitals Contract Services Ltd A Subsidiary of Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Main duties of the job This post would suit somebody with a hospital pharmacy background, or with community pharmacy experience wishing to make a change into the hospital environment. Further training and development will be provided. You must have successfully completed the relevant training and be registered or soon to be registered with The General Pharmaceutical Council as a pharmacy technician. Candidates will be encouraged and supported to complete their ACPT if not already obtained. You should have good communication and experience of using computer systems for dispensing, stock control and word processing. You will gain experience with hospital-only medicines and close working with multidisciplinary teams. About us Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire. Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive. We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer. The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust. Date posted 22 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 251-FCSS1248-HHCS-F Job locations Royal Hampshire County Hospital Romsey Road Winchester SO22 5DG Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered or soon to be registered with The General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician Computer literate Desirable Customer service course Experience & Knowledge Essential Previous experience in hospital or community pharmacy Dealing with customers Dispensing experience Good stock control practice Using computer systems for stock control and word processing Safe lifting and handling practices Desirable Hospital Pharmacy experience Experience with WellSky system Skills & Ability Essential Attention to detail Team player Accuracy Good written & verbal communication skills Ability to prioritise own workload and use initiative Desirable Time management skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered or soon to be registered with The General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician Computer literate Desirable Customer service course Experience & Knowledge Essential Previous experience in hospital or community pharmacy Dealing with customers Dispensing experience Good stock control practice Using computer systems for stock control and word processing Safe lifting and handling practices Desirable Hospital Pharmacy experience Experience with WellSky system Skills & Ability Essential Attention to detail Team player Accuracy Good written & verbal communication skills Ability to prioritise own workload and use initiative Desirable Time management skills Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Hampshire County Hospital Romsey Road Winchester SO22 5DG Employer's website https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)