Band 5 Pharmacy Technician IM&T

NHS; Romford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job description

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and experienced pharmacy technician to take up the role of Pharmacy Technician IM&T Services working across site at Queens Hospital Romford and King George Hospital Goodmayes. We deliver our services across three main sites at Barking, Queen's and King George Hospitals. Our main sites, Queen's Hospital in Romford and King George Hospital in Goodmayes are in excellent locations less than 30 minutes from central London.

The post holder will support the Chief Pharmacy Technician in managing the maintenance and monitoring of the Pharmacy Computer Systems and other information management and technology systems (i.e. automated cabinets, Internal and External Reporting software/systems, Prescription Tracking system remote temperature monitoring system etc.) including supporting Pharmacy robots and Purchasing Software (PowerGate) used by the pharmacy service. Training staff in the correct use and understanding of Pharmacy systems and data to provide/support the service and beyond. Support in pharmacy dispensary as required dispensing and checking.

Main duties of the job

Support the Chief Pharmacy Technician in managing the maintenance and monitoring of the Pharmacy Computer Systems and other information management and technology systems (i.e. automated cabinets, Internal and External Reporting software/systems, Prescription Tracking system remote temperature monitoring system etc.) including supporting Pharmacy robots and Purchasing Software (PowerGate) used by the pharmacy service. Train staff in the correct use and understanding of Pharmacy systems and data to provide/support the service and beyond. Support in pharmacy dispensary as required dispensing and checking.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a UK Pharmacy Technician

Skills/Knowledge

• Understanding of the importance of Data Protection and Caldicott Principles

Experience/Knowledge

• Use and maintenance of personal computer systems and peripherals
• Knowledge of CMM system management
• Experience of using EPMA/EPR systems
• Good knowledge of cyber security and IT network systems

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.

£34,521 to £41,956 a year Per Annum Inclusive