Job summary We are looking for a confident pharmacy technician, willing to train and become proficient in medicine management and the enthusiasm and drive to assist moving the service forward. You should be able to communicate effectively with both staff and patients. There will be both dispensary and ward based activities and you will be expected to be able to organize and prioritize your own workload and also be part of a large team. The post holder is expected to have minimum 2 years experience in hospital pharmacy. If you think you have the qualities and skills for this role please apply Main duties of the job The post holder will carry out a comprehensive range of pharmaceutical activities in the dispensary including outsourcing and at ward level and will have sufficient knowledge and experience to work unsupervised as part of the ward pharmacy team. You will be expected to complete a Medicines Management training programme and will be ready to undertake or will have completed a National Accredited Accuracy Checking programme. The post holder may be asked to undertake duties of a more specialised nature in addition to routine professional and technical duties. There is a requirement to be accurate at all times. About us We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers. We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you. If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods. We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service. Benefits we offer to you: Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays NHS pension scheme membership Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further NHS Staff discounts Cycle to work scheme Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice Date posted 26 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 362-A-24-7014023 Job locations Stepping Hill Hospital Poplar Grove Stockport SK2 7JE Job description Job responsibilities Responsibility for Patient Care Performs a final accuracy check on prescriptions and orders which have previously been clinically checked by a pharmacist and in accordance with Trust procedures and ensures dispensing errors are corrected by the appropriate member of staff. (if appropriate) Provides a cost effective one stop dispensing service to designated wards, involving checking suitability of patients own drugs for use on the ward, arranging re-supplies of patients drugs, liaising with GPs, nursing homes and ward staff, assessing patients concordance and providing patient counselling and education where necessary. Provides Medicines Management Service to all wards/departments when required Assist in discharge planning Carries out medicines reconciliation Interprets and dispenses prescriptions for inpatients, and discharged patients. Provides advice to patients with new/ongoing drugs, doses, possible side effects, and benefits of taking medicines/further supplies. Liaises with various members of the pharmacy team and ward staff when solving supply problems and ensuring the best service to patients Concentrates while dispensing or accuracy checking prescriptions/calculating doses/quantities for supply whilst dealing with occasional interruptions. If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £45.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. Job description Job responsibilities Responsibility for Patient Care Performs a final accuracy check on prescriptions and orders which have previously been clinically checked by a pharmacist and in accordance with Trust procedures and ensures dispensing errors are corrected by the appropriate member of staff. (if appropriate) Provides a cost effective one stop dispensing service to designated wards, involving checking suitability of patients own drugs for use on the ward, arranging re-supplies of patients drugs, liaising with GPs, nursing homes and ward staff, assessing patients concordance and providing patient counselling and education where necessary. Provides Medicines Management Service to all wards/departments when required Assist in discharge planning Carries out medicines reconciliation Interprets and dispenses prescriptions for inpatients, and discharged patients. Provides advice to patients with new/ongoing drugs, doses, possible side effects, and benefits of taking medicines/further supplies. Liaises with various members of the pharmacy team and ward staff when solving supply problems and ensuring the best service to patients Concentrates while dispensing or accuracy checking prescriptions/calculating doses/quantities for supply whilst dealing with occasional interruptions. If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £45.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. Person Specification Skills & Abilities Essential Demonstrates an enthusiastic and motivated approach to work Demonstrates a good standard of verbal and written English Demonstrates accuracy and attention to detail Able to work under pressure and prioritise workload Demonstrates good communication skills Can deliver results in a timely manner Can be relied upon to complete tasks and objectives to consistently high standards Respect for working colleagues, other disciplines and the public Ability to work as part of a large team Able to maintain confidentiality You must have well developed skills in the following: oPlanning & Organisation oCommunication oCoaching oComputers oLeadership oTime Management Awareness of personal and professional limitations Education Essential Registered with the GPHC BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ Level III in Pharmacy Services or equivalent accredited accuracy checking qualification or be ready to undertake the qualification. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Knowledge Essential Knowledge of technical procedures at NVQ Level 3 in pharmacy services Awareness of COSHH Knowledge of dispensing procedures Knowledge of medicines management standards & procedures Experience Essential To have worked as a Pharmacy Technician for a minimum of 1 year Desirable Experience working on a ward environment Experience in an NHS hospital environment Ascribe/Emis computer experience Experience of one stop dispensing Work Related Circumstances Essential Physical effort - strength to move heavy boxes Good timekeeping Person Specification Skills & Abilities Essential Demonstrates an enthusiastic and motivated approach to work Demonstrates a good standard of verbal and written English Demonstrates accuracy and attention to detail Able to work under pressure and prioritise workload Demonstrates good communication skills Can deliver results in a timely manner Can be relied upon to complete tasks and objectives to consistently high standards Respect for working colleagues, other disciplines and the public Ability to work as part of a large team Able to maintain confidentiality You must have well developed skills in the following: oPlanning & Organisation oCommunication oCoaching oComputers oLeadership oTime Management Awareness of personal and professional limitations Education Essential Registered with the GPHC BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ Level III in Pharmacy Services or equivalent accredited accuracy checking qualification or be ready to undertake the qualification. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Knowledge Essential Knowledge of technical procedures at NVQ Level 3 in pharmacy services Awareness of COSHH Knowledge of dispensing procedures Knowledge of medicines management standards & procedures Experience Essential To have worked as a Pharmacy Technician for a minimum of 1 year Desirable Experience working on a ward environment Experience in an NHS hospital environment Ascribe/Emis computer experience Experience of one stop dispensing Work Related Circumstances Essential Physical effort - strength to move heavy boxes Good timekeeping 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Address Stepping Hill Hospital Poplar Grove Stockport SK2 7JE Employer's website http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)