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Pharmacy Technician
The closing date is 28 September 2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen in our department for a full time band 4 technician. Accuracy checking qualification or willingness to undergo accreditation within 12 months of commencement is essential. Current students (PrPT) close to completion are also encouraged to apply.
The role is varied and constantly evolving to meet the needs of the service, which delivers pharmaceutical care to community hospitals, mental health inpatient wards, mental health community teams and specialised clinical services across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. You will work with a diverse range of staff and patients, so must be able to work collaboratively to deliver the highest quality of care, and to encourage the development of others, the service and yourself.
Currently there are no weekend duties, bank holiday working or late nights. You may be expected to work some Saturday mornings in the future.
Main duties of the job
Main duties for the post holder include-
* Dispensing activities including final accuracy checks of pharmacist clinically screened prescriptions (ACT once qualified).
* Supervise designated members of staff.
* Act as Practice or Educational Supervisor (as required) for designated pharmacy staff.
* Assist with the pharmacy stores and distribution services.
* Contribute to keeping the different clinical areas across the Trust within agreed budgets.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
* 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
* Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
* Flexible and agile working opportunities
* Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
* Wide range of supportive staff networks
* Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our website.
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Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Knowledge of pharmaceutical technical procedures for specialist area acquired though training, NVQ3, BTEC in pharmaceutical science or equivalent
* Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
* I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Experience
* Detailed knowledge/experience of working in a hospital dispensary
* Knowledge of the national pharmacy agenda
* Management of resources and delivery of services
* Minimum 2 years experience in a relevant clinical/dispensary setting
Knowledge
* Comprehensive knowledge and experience of all aspects of prescribing and pharmaceutical issues
* Good level of computer literacy, word processing skills, spread sheets and databases
Skills & Abilities
* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to interpret and communicate information
Additional criteria
* Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role
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.
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