Job summary Qualified medicines management/optimisation technicians looking for a new challenge or a change of location Community based pharmacy technicians looking for a career change You should be able to work as part of a team but also have the ability to work flexibly and independently in a professional manner. The role will involve interaction with a variety of people, including patients, nurses and doctors; therefore applicants must possess excellent communication skills. This role requires GPhC Registration. Base Location : University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Interview Date: TBC Main duties of the job Medicines optimisation duties on the wards, undertaking medicines reconciliation, patient's own drug assessments, patient counselling and reducing unnecessary wastage on discharge by managing the medication supply pathway and providing a one-stop dispensing service Dispensary duties including checking dispensed medicines as an Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) About us The trust and pharmacy team values and champions inclusivity and diversity. We are open to discussions on flexible working, part time and job share opportunities. Informal visits and enquiries are fully supported and encouraged. To support seven day working, staff for this role are required to work late nights, weekend and bank holiday on a rotational basis Our values define who we are as TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions. Date posted 10 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £36,483 a year pa/pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 153-SP04430 Job locations Cross site- Bournemouth and Poole Dorset BH15 2JB Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or equivalent Professional registration with the GPhC Experience Essential Regular patient contact Experience of working in a busy pharmacy department in primary or secondary care Desirable Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy department. Experience of using JAC pharmacy computer system Experience of ward based working Experience of working in an Aseptic Unit Technical Skills Competencies Essential Demonstrated ability to work methodically and accurately Able to analyse and interpret prescriptions, identify problems and decide upon an appropriate course of action Basic computer literacy & keyboard skills Neat, numerate Knowledge Essential Good basic understanding of pharmacy law and ethics, roles and responsibilities Good understanding of delivering quality care and providing a safe and efficient service Desirable Knowledge of aseptic working Knowledge of medicines optimisation Knowledge of the legal aspects of final accuracy checking and the law relating to prescriptions Personal Attributes Essential Committed to continuing professional development (CPD) Ability to work with minimum supervision Ability to work well under pressure Aware of own limitations / authority Friendly, professional image Conscientious Good working relationships with other healthcare professionals Other requirements specific to the role Essential Able to work flexibly and participate in weekend working, Bank Holiday rotas and other rotas as operational duties require Prepared to work on a rotational basis Prepared to complete the relevant training & competencies in accordance with the foundation pharmacy technician framework Ability to work as part of a team Good written and oral communication Language requirement Essential Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role Person Specification Qualifications Essential Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or equivalent Professional registration with the GPhC Experience Essential Regular patient contact Experience of working in a busy pharmacy department in primary or secondary care Desirable Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy department. Experience of using JAC pharmacy computer system Experience of ward based working Experience of working in an Aseptic Unit Technical Skills Competencies Essential Demonstrated ability to work methodically and accurately Able to analyse and interpret prescriptions, identify problems and decide upon an appropriate course of action Basic computer literacy & keyboard skills Neat, numerate Knowledge Essential Good basic understanding of pharmacy law and ethics, roles and responsibilities Good understanding of delivering quality care and providing a safe and efficient service Desirable Knowledge of aseptic working Knowledge of medicines optimisation Knowledge of the legal aspects of final accuracy checking and the law relating to prescriptions Personal Attributes Essential Committed to continuing professional development (CPD) Ability to work with minimum supervision Ability to work well under pressure Aware of own limitations / authority Friendly, professional image Conscientious Good working relationships with other healthcare professionals Other requirements specific to the role Essential Able to work flexibly and participate in weekend working, Bank Holiday rotas and other rotas as operational duties require Prepared to work on a rotational basis Prepared to complete the relevant training & competencies in accordance with the foundation pharmacy technician framework Ability to work as part of a team Good written and oral communication Language requirement Essential Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role 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 University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address Cross site- Bournemouth and Poole Dorset BH15 2JB Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)