Overview
This is an exciting opportunity to progress your pharmacy career. We are recruiting enthusiastic and well-motivated individuals to join our friendly team of pharmacy technicians who provide a range of pharmaceutical services in this busy acute hospital Trust. In this progressive role, you will be fully supported to gain the skills and experience required to practice at an advanced level in the hospital setting. The successful candidate will start in band 4 and, on completion of an individualised development plan, progress to Clinical Pharmacy Technician, Band 5. Candidates must be a qualified Pharmacy Technician registered with the GPhC; applications from those due to qualify this year will be considered. Hospital experience is not essential as you will be supported in training and development.
Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- With a patient-focused approach, support the pharmacy department in the provision of complete pharmaceutical care to patients;
- Deliver a high-quality ward-based medicines optimisation service to a multitude of areas throughout the Trust;
- Act as a role model and provide training and mentoring to junior staff members;
- Support the inpatient pharmacy where required;
- Carry out accuracy checking commitments;
Key Person Specification Requirements
- A nationally recognised pharmacy technician qualification and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council;
- Currently practising as a registered pharmacy technician with at least one year’s post-qualification experience;
- A nationally recognised accredited accuracy checking qualification;
- A professional attitude with the ability to motivate self and others;
- The ability to remain calm under pressure;
- A flexible approach and commitment to accommodate the needs of the service;
- A strong attention to detail;
- Experience working as a clinical pharmacy technician or similar capacity is desirable;
This post offers in-service development training and the opportunity to gain valuable skills in a clinical role. A requirement to participate in evenings, weekends, and bank holidays on a rotational basis will be necessary.
About Us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We aim to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds and support diversity in the workplace. For staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions, reasonable adjustments are provided to help carry out the role.
Job Details
Job Description: detailed job description available in attachments. Refer to the attachments for qualifications and experience required.
- Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
- Band: Band 5 (current Band 4 with progression)
- Salary: £28,392.00 to £39,043.00 yearly
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-Time, Flexible Working
- Location: Good Hope Hospital, Rectory Rd, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 7RR
Application & Registration
- UK professional registration is required. For further information visit NHS Careers.
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check applicable under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
- Certificates of Sponsorship: applications from job seekers who require sponsorship will be considered.
- For help with your application, contact Melanie Mitchell at melanie.mitchell@uhb.nhs.uk or 0121 424 9128/0121 424 9128.
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