A Vacancy at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Pharmacy Technician (Band 4 to 5 Progression)
Department: Pharmacy
Band 4-5: £26,530 - £36,483 per annum pro rata
Hours: 37.5 per week, 12 months Fixed-Term contract to cover maternity leave), all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Would you like a career where the limitation is your imagination? Does progression and opportunity relate to your personal drive of wanting to be the best you can be? As a Pharmacy Technician in hospital, you can make a difference in multiple areas ranging from clinical to management and from bands 4 to 8. We are looking for highly motivated individuals ready to take that next step and join a forward thinking and innovative Pharmacy Technician team here at Milton Keynes hospital that is continually progressing and growing.
Our Pharmacy Technicians provide a range of services in the Hospital Pharmacy including:
• Dispensing for inpatients, outpatients and discharge
• Aseptic production
• Medicines safety
• Workforce development
• Procurement
• Medicines information
• Medicines management
• Final checking
If you think you would be the right person for this challenge, please contact Neil Trew-Smith, Pharmacy Technician Team Manager on 01908 995719 or neil.trew-smith@mkuh.nhs.ukor Nick Beason, Chief Technician on 01908 995705 ornick.beason@mkuh.nhs.uk
Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role
Interview date: 14 April 2025
This post is open to all registered Pharmacy Technicians both newly qualified and experienced who would like to start or continue a career in hospital pharmacy. We are a department of over 100 staff providing pharmacy services through team working and prioritising the needs of those we serve.
Working closely with the Pharmacy Technician team manager and other members of the senior team, this excellent career development opportunity will suit both newly qualified and experienced Pharmacy Technicians as it will involve the post holder being supported to develop themselves in areas of such as dispensary, clinical areas, technology, staff and service management. This will occur through funded opportunities via national accredited and recognised training courses.
• To participate in a comprehensive pharmaceutical service within the department and to wards and outpatient/day-case facilities, and to units in other organisations, as required.
• To assist the Chief Technician, Specialist Technicians, Principal Pharmacists and pharmacy managers with the delivery and development of the technical aspects of medicines management across the divisions and clinical service units; to support and participate in clinical pharmacy services to deliver medicines optimisation and support corporate priorities.
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MKUH staff scored highest for ‘I look forward to coming to work’ (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
To be eligible to join us in this role you will have successfully completed an NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and hold current registration with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician at the time of appointment.
Trust responsibilities:
• To be part of the Pharmacy team and work to enable the objectives of the Pharmacy and the Trust to be achieved.
Professional responsibilities:
• To act in a professional manner consistent with the GPhC code of conduct and as is required to ensure safe, effective and timely care for patients and appropriate support for colleagues across the health system, including communication of complex and sensitive information.
Education & training:
• To contribute to development and training programmes for all staff.
Progression from Band 4 to 5:
• The intention of the role is to progress pharmacy technicians into a band 5 role once performance targets have been achieved. Candidates which meet the following objectives will trigger a review of banding based on achieving the following:• ACPT qualification completed via external training programme
• MMPT qualification completed via internal training programme and external assessment.
Miscellaneous:
• Toparticipate in relevant departmental meetings and contribute to effective communication within the department.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
This advert closes on Wednesday 2 Apr 2025