Pharmaceutical jobs in United States

Must be a qualified pharmacy technician and have GPHC registration or the ability to register in September/October 2025.

Undertake further education and training to advance the role of Pharmacy Technicians within the department.

Support the work of the main dispensary including controlled drug dispensing and daily running of supplies to external customers.

To support in the provision of an extended hour's service.

A pharmacy technician is required to support the rotational pharmacy team in our very busy pharmacy department. This challenging position combines the duties of in-patient dispensary and out-patient dispensary, ward work, procurement of medicines, aseptic production and the supervision and training of assistants and students.

All applicants must have proven experience and ability of delivering pharmaceutical services within a pharmacy environment. Total flexibility of working hours is a necessity. Applications from community pharmacy technicians with the relevant qualifications and those awaiting registration will be considered as full training and support will be given. For any candidates awaiting registration, an interim contract will be issued until registration is finalized with the GPHC.

Qualifications necessary are NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services, BTEC (Pharmaceutical Science) or equivalent, and registration or the ability to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council is essential.

As part of the role is the requirement for accreditation to final check dispensed medicines before release to patients and wards. Candidates not holding this certification are expected to complete an Accredited Checking Course.

To participate in the rotational pharmacy technician rota within the department and provide technical pharmaceutical services in all areas, to include:

• Dispensary services
• Ward based medicines management
• Aseptic preparation
• Pharmacy Procurement
• Pharmacy distribution
• Receipt of orders from wholesalers

To operate at all times within the local Standard Operating Procedures relevant to the area of work.

To receive, interpret, validate, dispense and issue routine and non-routine prescriptions for in-patients and out-patients, external hospices, controlled drug dispensing, seeking advice from senior staff where appropriate.

To dispense and self-check medications both manually and with the use of a computerised automated dispensing system.

To undertake the receipt of prescriptions direct from patients, operating the cash register and receiving monies and card payments from the general public.

To take all appropriate action to ensure that patients receive the correct medication, with advice and counselling and that all directions associated with medicines are fully understood.

To prepare aseptic products after training and completion of a broth test. This will require manipulation within an isolator to produce:

• Cytotoxic reconstitution
• Other aseptically prepared products on an ad hoc basis

To participate in the work in pharmacy stores, including the ordering of pharmaceuticals, goods receipt, invoice reconciliation and the maintenance of the Homecare Patient service.

To participate in the supply, distribution and return of stock to and from wards, departments and community clinics including:

• The top up service
• Automated cupboard replenishment

To provide a ward based stock control service as necessary, working with the appropriate ward pharmacist, technician and nursing staff to ensure efficient ward stock control.

To dispense and record appropriate details, according to written protocols for unlicensed and named patient medicines within pharmacy.

To dispense and replenish controlled drugs completing the necessary legal documentation.

To work on wards completing the following tasks:

• Drug histories
• Patients Own Drugs (PODs) assessment
• Medication supply for patient specific medicines
• Replenishment of stock medicines
• Participation in audits

Completing in-house Medicines Management Training pack.

Post qualification and with significant experience working within the dispensary, to work towards gaining Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician status (ACPT) and complete the final accuracy of medicines prior to issue to patient.

To dispose of medicines if unsuitable for use according to SOPs working under the supervision of a technician or pharmacist.

To arrange for medicines to be re-labelled where necessary working to local SOPs under the supervision of a registered technician or pharmacist.

To demonstrate on request appropriate tasks to unqualified and support staff.

To participate in education and training programmes when appropriate and ensure that accurate records are kept of Continuous Professional Development, to ensure continued registration.

To develop skills and knowledge in order to extend the professional service offered by pharmacy technicians to patients and staff within the Trust.

To undertake the in-house rotational technician training programme, passing competencies proving ability in each area.

To provide feedback on procedures when requested by the Senior, Lead and Operational Technician(s).

To participate in the provision of extended hours of service, including late night working, Saturdays and Sundays and bank holidays, according to formal rota arrangements.

To report any suspected or observed defects in medicinal products and equipment to the appropriate person.

To be familiar with, and maintain, safe standards of work and adequate records of all processes.

To have due regard for, and to conform at all times with, those aspects of the General Pharmaceutical Council Code of Professional Ethics that apply to registered professionals.

To have due regard for all statutory guidance applicable to the pharmacy, including Health and Safety at Work, Manual Handling and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH).

To maintain at all times the rules relating to patient confidentiality.

To maintain a clean and tidy department, organising the removal of waste to designated areas and transferring them for incineration.

To have due regard for the Trust policies on discrimination.

This list of duties is not exhaustive, and is subject to review at all times and in particular in the light of further developments in pharmaceutical services.

• GPHC registration or the ability to register in September/October 2025
• Accuracy Checking Accreditation Certificate
• Relevant current experience in a pharmacy setting

• Able to accurately label and dispense medicines
• Experience of working in a healthcare/pharmaceutical setting

• NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Service Skills

• Able to translate complex instructions to patients from prescriptions and counsel patients on the use of their medicines

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.

Walsall Manor Hospital, Pharmacy Department

£26,530 to £29,114 per annum pro rata

Permanent

Full-time

407-WCCSS-6998643

Walsall Manor Hospital, Pharmacy Department