Candidates will be recruited at Band 4 unless they hold a BTEC Professional Diploma in Dispensing Checking or equivalent and can demonstrate their experience to fulfill other competency-based requirements.
Applicants should only apply if they are registered Pharmacy Technicians with the General Pharmaceutical Council with a BTEC National Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent and/or a QCF level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent recognised competency-based training.
Pharmacy Technicians play an integral role within the pharmacy department supporting the safe and effective use of medicines, using their knowledge and skills to manufacture, prepare, supply and final check medicines in the in-patient, out-patient dispensary and at ward level.
The successful candidate will rotate through different areas of the department and will need to be self-motivated and capable of working methodically and accurately with the desire to further develop their knowledge and skills.
Candidates must be patient-focused and passionate about upholding Trust values in order to provide the best possible service.
Candidates should preferably have recent hospital experience although previous pediatric experience is not essential, as a full induction and training programme will be made available from experienced mentors.
Responsibilities include:
1. Accurately dispense, final accuracy check and issue prescriptions in a designated area of work, providing a robust and efficient technical service to the in-patient, out-patient, Oncology satellite and ward-based services.
2. Effectively communicate and engage with patients and colleagues to support the correct use and administration of medicines.
3. Support managers in the supervision, training, and coordination of staff on a day-to-day basis.
4. Organise and supervise the day-to-day workload and problems that may arise within the designated area of work.
5. Supervise and participate in the assembly and preparation of extemporaneous products demonstrating Good Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Practice.
6. Support the training of student pharmacy technicians, pharmacy technicians, pre-registration pharmacists, and pharmacy assistants in accordance with departmental training packages.
7. Undertake patient counselling, providing clear and concise information to patients/carers regarding the safe and effective use of their medication.
Alder Hey Children’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a stand-alone paediatric hospital located on the outskirts of Liverpool with a national reputation for excellence. We are committed to staff development and value our Technician’s dedication and hard work.
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