Job summary University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust are looking for motivated and driven Pharmacy Technicians to join their Medicines Optimisation team. This post is suitable for: 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. 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 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. As a Trust we can offer you a wide range of benefits including: Excellent Education and Training Development opportunities Physiotherapy and Occupational Health Support Salary sacrifice scheme Unsocial hours paymen You will be required to work on the late night, weekend and bank holiday rotas. You will also be required to work flexibly. 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. Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pa/pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 153-SP04147 Job locations Royal Bournemouth Hospital Castle Lane East Bournemouth BH7 7DW 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 NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Pharmaceutical Science and BTEC in Pharmacy Services Registration to The General Pharmaceutical Council Accredited Checking Technician Accredited Medicines Management Technician Desirable Worked in an educational supervisor capacity Experience Essential Regular patient contact Working in primary or secondary care Desirable Minimum 2 year experience as qualified technician Experience of co-ordination or supervision of junior staff Technical Skills Competencies Essential Neat, accurate, numerate Basic I.T. Desirable Knowledge of Wellsky software Experience using EPMA Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Pharmaceutical Science and BTEC in Pharmacy Services Registration to The General Pharmaceutical Council Accredited Checking Technician Accredited Medicines Management Technician Desirable Worked in an educational supervisor capacity Experience Essential Regular patient contact Working in primary or secondary care Desirable Minimum 2 year experience as qualified technician Experience of co-ordination or supervision of junior staff Technical Skills Competencies Essential Neat, accurate, numerate Basic I.T. Desirable Knowledge of Wellsky software Experience using EPMA 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 University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Bournemouth Hospital Castle Lane East Bournemouth BH7 7DW Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)