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Job summary

Main area
Pharmacy
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
223-PHT-310
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Town
shrewsbury
Salary
£26,530 - £29,114 per annum/pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
04/09/2024 23:59

Employer heading

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

Pharmacy Technician Band 4

Band 4

Job overview

We are looking for highly motivated, adaptable and conscientious Registered Pharmacy Technicians to join our existing team.

Experience of hospital pharmacy is desirable, however this may be an ideal first job in a hospital environment for a Registered Pharmacy Technician as full training in all areas will be given to successful candidates.

Main duties of the job

We are a department that is committed to the extended role of technicians, and you will be encouraged to develop your skills in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice.

Your duties will be rotational between clinical services, dispensing, aseptic services, counselling and clinical trials.

The successful candidate will have relevant pharmacy experience, hold a BTEC/ NVQ Level 3 (Pharmaceutical Sciences) qualification or equivalent and have registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

There will be a requirement to participate in extended hours working including weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis.

Working for our organisation

What can SaTH Pharmacy offer you?

  • Patient focused service
  • Supportive and friendly team
  • Opportunities for personal development
  • A department open to new ways of working

What can SaTH offer you?

  • To be part of a trust embarking on a transformational journey
  • A supportive environment to enable further development of your career and your skills.
  • A developing trust with recent substantial financial investment to develop the facilities and services
  • Access to our Leadership Academy

Our vision is simple

To provide excellent care to our communities we serve.

We’re looking for people who want to help us achieve this vision, who will help us make a difference.

So:

  • Apply today
  • Don’t miss this incredible opportunity
  • Hurry, as our vacancies expire soon

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person specification

Experience/Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NVQ Level 3 / BTEC in pharmacy Services or equivalent nationally recognised qualification
  • Registration with the GPhC
  • Accredited Checking Technician Qualification or willingness to work towards
  • Recent dispensing experience
Desirable criteria
  • Recent hospital dispensing experience (6 months in the last 2 years)
  • Outpatient counselling
  • Clinical ward-based pharmacy and medicines management experience
  • Experience of aseptic dispensing

Special Aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • Good communication skills
  • Attention to detail

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Matt Brown
Job title
Chief Pharmacy Technician
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01743 261000
Additional information

Phone: 01743 261000 extension 1750

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Anchorage Avenue
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone
01743 492402
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