Job Summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for two enthusiastic and motivated clinical pharmacy technicians. One post works with the Elderly care team, the other with the wider pharmacy team, supporting drug histories, discharge planning, and medication provision across wards. The role requires teamwork with other healthcare professionals and support for the dispensary team.
Requirements include being a qualified and registered pharmacy technician with an accuracy assessment qualification, ability to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis, and a flexible, self‑motivated approach to your work.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
* Support the pharmacy department in providing complete pharmaceutical care to patients
* Deliver a high‑quality ward‑based medicine optimisation service
* Act as a role model and provide training and mentoring to junior staff members
* Support the in‑patient pharmacy where required
* Carry out accuracy checking commitments
Key Person Specification Requirements
* Nationally recognised pharmacy technician qualification and registration with the GPHC
* At least one year of post‑qualification practice as a registered pharmacy technician
* National recognised accredited accuracy checking qualification
* Professional attitude, motivation, calm under pressure, flexible approach
* Strong attention to detail and accurate work
* Desirable: experience as a clinical pharmacy technician or similar capacity
Qualifications (Essential)
* GCSEs – Mathematics and English (Grade B/5) and four other subjects including Science (Grade C/4) or equivalent
* Graduation in science or humanities with Mathematics B/5 (GCSE or equivalent)
* Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians
* Dispensing Accuracy Accreditation, West Midland scheme or equivalent
* Evidence of continued professional development
* Professional registration with GPhC, Accredited Checking Technician (National Framework)
Experience (Essential)
* Experience in pharmacy, pre‑qualification
* Band 4 pharmacy technician or equivalent with post‑qualification experience in an acute setting
* Demonstrated knowledge of dispensing, stock control, supply and IT systems
* Understanding of Good Distribution Practice (GDP), COSHH, and medicines
* Experience organising staff workload and working to policies and procedures
Additional Criteria
* Clear thinking, problem solving, responsibility, communication, time management
* IT skills, mentoring, customer service, motivation, initiative, adaptability
* Ability to work in a team, travel to other Trust sites, commitment to Trust values
Working Pattern and Remuneration
Permanent, full‑time, flexible working pattern. Band 5 salary £32,073 – £39,043 per year. Location: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham.
Contact
Helen Laws, helen.laws@uhb.nhs.uk, 0121 627 8730.
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