Pharmacy Technician

4 weeks ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job Overview

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled Pharmacy Technician to join their team at Prospect Park Hospital in Reading. The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, and will be responsible for completing the Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice apprenticeship over a period of 24 months.

Main Duties

  • Complete rotations within all areas of the pharmacy department, including dispensary, pharmacy stores, medicines information, medicines safety, wards, and accuracy checking.
  • Work on mental health wards and/or community health wards to complete ward-based learning for the apprenticeship.
  • Participate in the late duty rota, working 10am to 6pm.
  • Take part in departmental training sessions to develop leadership skills and engage in regular 1:1 meetings with the line manager and college tutors/assessors.

Working for Berkshire Healthcare

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust, rated 'outstanding' by the CQC. We value diversity and are committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.

Benefits

  • Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
  • 27 days' annual leave rising with service, plus the opportunity to buy and sell.
  • Generous NHS pension scheme.
  • Excellent learning and career development opportunities.
  • Cycle to Work and car leasing scheme.
  • Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services.
  • Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants.
  • Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, and armed forces community to support equality.
  • Generous maternity, paternity, adoption, and special leave.
  • Free parking across Trust sites.

Requirements

  • Five GCSEs or equivalent at grades A-C/9-4, including Mathematics, English, and two Science qualifications.
  • Clear written and spoken English, and communication skills.
  • Ability to use own initiative and demonstrate self-confidence and self-motivation.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

  • Five GCSEs or equivalent at grade A-C/9-4. Must include a) Mathematics b) English c) Science.
  • Clear Written English (ILETS 7 – overseas candidates).
  • Computer literate with experience of Microsoft packages and databases.

Desirable Criteria

  • BTEC Level 2 Certificate in the Principals and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff or NVQ level 2 Pharmacy Services.

Continuous Professional Development

  • Organisation of own learning in and out of the workplace (approx. 10 hours per week).

Previous Experience

  • Evidence of team/group work.

Desirable Criteria

  • Experience of working in a pharmacy environment.
  • Customer service skills.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Good written communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate well in writing with colleagues, other healthcare professionals, and service users.
  • Ability to work well within a team alongside all grades of staff/colleagues and with other healthcare professionals.
  • Ability to work well and efficiently by oneself.
  • Ability to respond well to pressure and to meet deadlines.
  • Good computer skills.
  • Act in a professional manner and work as part of a team.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Punctual and reliable.

Additional Requirements

  • Multiple site working, when required to do so.
  • Occupational health clearance.

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