Band 5 Pharmacy Technician

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician

Grade: Band 5

Ward/Dept: Pharmacy - Dispensary JR

Trust: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Location: John Radcliffe Hospital, OX3 9DU

Hours: Full-Time - 09:00-17:00, Mon-Fri

Pay rate: Day £18.66

Are you a qualified and experienced Pharmacy Technician who has worked within Hospital Settings? Do you have an all-round knowledge of hospital pharmaceutical procedures?

NHS Professionals have exciting opportunities for a Pharmacy Technician with experience to support our client trusts. You will maintain key relationships with co-workers and other health care professionals across the Trust to ensure an effective service.

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

Be part of the Pharmacy team providing a clinical and ward-based medicines management service to clinical areas within the directorate.

Work as part of the dispensary team to facilitate the efficient and effective discharge of patients from their clinical area out of the hospital environment by participation in the dispensary rotas, including a minimum of 25% of time providing daily dispensary support.

Liaise with and train nursing, medical and pharmacy staff regarding medication management issues and the safe use or storage of medication, including PODs.

Become an accredited Medicines Management Technician, or complete reaccreditation in order to transfer skills where appropriate.

Work with the ward team to ensure safe storage of medicines at ward level, including temperature checks and appropriate storage of controlled drugs.

To be successful in applying for this role you will need:

GPhC Registered.

ACT Checking skills/experience are Essential.

Experience in using Cerner Millenium Electronic Prescribing System; hospital experience is Highly Desirable.

Who are NHS Professionals?

If a hospital cannot supply staff on a ward or area, due to increased demand, sickness, or common staff shortages, they need to call upon Bank staff. NHS Professionals works with Trusts to develop a 'Bank’ of highly skilled workers who want to work flexibly with the NHS.

Why NHS Professionals?

We value your skills, dedication, and commitment in supporting your local Trust and the NHS. We believe together we continue to deliver world-class healthcare service to our patients.

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of

• Relevant Qualifications

• Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.

In return for your hard work commitment NHS Professionals (NHSP) can offer you some fantastic benefits: -

• Competitive Pay Rates - work this week, get paid next week!
• First choice of placements at over 50 NHS Trusts in England
• Dedicated consultants
• Flexible working options
• Free DBS and free training
• Build holiday allowance
• Support when you need it - 24/7 365 days
• Stakeholder pension scheme