Pharmacy Technician - Band 4/5

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Job description

Are you a registered Pharmacy Technician looking to further develop your career? Do you want to join a friendly, forward-thinking team committed to providing the best possible medicines care? Do you want to work for an outstanding Trust?

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust is a dynamic and thriving group of hospitals in the heart of Bristol, a vibrant and culturally diverse city. We have recently been rated as good by the CQC.

We are currently recruiting for 3 Pharmacy Technicians at the Bristol Royal Infirmary on either a Band 4 or Band 5 contract depending on accreditation/qualification.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced work environment and is the perfect next step if you are looking for progression opportunities and to expand your knowledge, where MMT and ACT training are encouraged!

Previous applicants need not apply. This vacancy may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.

• As a member of the Pharmacy Technician team, you will provide safe and efficient pharmacy support to the dispensary and wards within UHBW. You will develop your existing professional, technical, and clinical skills through your own continuing professional development to provide a service of excellence to both patients and staff alike. This role includes dispensing and checking of medicines within the dispensary and completion of medicines reconciliation.
• Dispensing of medicines and preparation of pharmaceutical products, helping to meet discharge times & taking queries from ward staff.
• Providing pharmaceutical support to the dispensary and the wards within the trust.
• Be involved in the running and organization of the workflow and participate in the training/mentorship of new staff and help to embrace change within the department.
• Progression through nationally recognized accreditations in Accuracy Checking and Medicines Optimization.

University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with a workforce of over 13,000 staff and 100+ different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000 people across Bristol and Weston. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to patients. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust, committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Join us and you can enjoy city living, be in the countryside, or by the seaside, with easy access to all the South West offers. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer, actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to create a workforce that represents the diversity of our community and are committed to designing our services around the needs of patients and their loved ones. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Tina Stewart Job title: Dispensary Manager and Operations Lead Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01173424293

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care