Main area Pharmacy Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent: Lates and weekends according to rotas Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Lates and Weekends according to rotas) Job ref 271-CCS-7476154
Employer Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Great Ormond Street Hospital Town London Salary £33,094 - £36,195 Inclusive per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 04/01/2026 23:59
Band 4
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for well-organised, enthusiastic and self-motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our technician rotation in operational services with a keen interest in the provision of medicines to paediatric patients.
Applicants must be self-motivated and show a willingness to learn and be trained. You will also be supported towards achieving the accredited checking for Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification/in house qualification. You must be able to pay close attention to detail and consistently produce work to the required standard within set
deadlines.
You will have good verbal and written communication skills, be a
strong team player and able to work using your own initiative, within the limits of the job role.
We welcome applications from Technicians working in community as full on the job training will be given. Achievement of progression to Band 5 is clearly outlined within the Job Description.
Main duties of the job
The role will include working in the Dispensary, Homecare, Purchasing and Distribution. During each rotation you will gain practical experience, assisting in the delivery of the service in each section. This will include carrying out inpatient and outpatient dispensing including extemporaneous dispensing, patient counselling, ward top ups, purchasing and homecare services.
You will be expected to participate in the extended hours rota which includes working late nights, weekends and Bank Holidays.
Working for our organisation
We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we’ll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.
Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women’s networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.
We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
Combined Values
* Combined Values
* BTEC and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) Level 3 (City and Guilds) and Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science (QCF) or equivalent qualification supported by Pharmacy work experience.
* Accreditation in Medicines Management for Pharmacy Technicians (AIMMS) or Medicines Optimisation Programme (MOP)-or willing to complete
* Educational Supervisor qualification or equivalent
Experience/Knowledge
* Relevant Dispensary experience as a Pharmacy Technician
* Familiar with Dispensary and Distribution stock control systems
* Experience of Epic system
Skills/Abilities
* Ability to work well under pressure and to prioritise workload
* Proven ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and all level of staff in a courteous and professional manner
* Ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative
* Ability to maintain accurate records
* Ability to demonstrate good organisational and planning skills
* Ability to identify and resolve problems
* Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
Please be advised that:
The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.
The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.
We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Name Ellie Berhane Job title Dispensary Manager Email address ellie.berhane@gosh.nhs.uk Telephone number 02078297893
Or Poonam Khabra (Purchasing and Homecare Manager) on 0207 405 9200 Email: poonam.khabra@gosh.nhs.uk
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