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Key

Duties:

Completion of 2 year training program and undertake studies to

achieve Level 3 Pharmacy Skills and Services qualification, as required by the

GPhC to become a registered Pharmacy Technician.

Attendance to college study days where these are arranged, and

completion of all coursework and assignments set by the educational provider by

the deadlines as required.

Completion of a complete portfolio of evidence.

Participate in quarterly appraisals and personal reviews and work

to achieve set objectives.

Develop professional and pharmaceutical skills through

participation in the Trusts pharmacy technician rotation programme.

Undertake study and revision in own time outside of working hours.

Be aware and work within departmental procedures and policies,

accepted standards of practice and relevant legislation. (E. g Health and

Safety, Medicine Act) .

Dispensary:

Contribute to the provision of a dispensary service to inpatients

and outpatients, using the pharmacy computer systems for stock control and

labelling.

Prepare labels and dispense medicines for patients.

Maintain satisfactory stock levels, storage and turnover of

medicines to ensure the quality of medicines are maintained.

Identify actual and potential stock problems to other staff

members as necessary.

Complete and maintain accurate records where appropriate.

Issue medicines to patients, including appropriate medicine

information.

Using communication skills to receive enquiries and other

appropriate information from healthcare professionals, patients and member the

public.

Medicine Information :

Participate in the enquiry answering function of the medicines

information service under the direct supervision of a pharmacist or suitably

qualified pharmacy technician (as appropriate) including the public.

Using communication skills to provide a suitable response to the

enquirer in a variety of formats (verbal or written).

Referral of enquirer to more appropriate sources of information

when necessary.

Use of a variety of information sources to include database

(electronic and manual) searching.

The documentation of enquiries.

Aseptic Services (where appropriate):

Contribute to the work of the sterile production unit under the

direct supervision of a pharmacist or suitably qualified pharmacy technician

(as appropriate).

Assist in the provision in aseptic services- cytotoxic

reconstitution and intravenous additives.

Ensure all work completed complies with departmental standard

operating procedures and current legislation and guidance.

Participate in cleaning schedules.

Assist in monitoring the clean environment.

Assemble raw materials as required.

Complete and maintain accurate records

Stock distribution :

Contribute to the work of the stock control, stock ordering and

receiving and stock distribution of all pharmaceuticals within the pharmacy

department under the supervision of a pharmacist or suitably qualified pharmacy

technician (as appropriate).

Participate in ward/department stock top-up service.

Assist in the purchasing of pharmaceuticals.

Participate in maintaining an adequate stock control programme.

Participate with checking and validating receipt of orders, and

correct storage of stock.

Replenish stock throughout the department.

Ward Based Services:

Work under the direct supervision of qualified Senior Pharmacy

Technicians to provide ward based Medicines Management Services including

Medicines Histories, Inpatient Supplies and patient counselling.

Job description

Key

Duties:

Completion of 2 year training program and undertake studies to

achieve Level 3 Pharmacy Skills and Services qualification, as required by the

GPhC to become a registered Pharmacy Technician.

Attendance to college study days where these are arranged, and

completion of all coursework and assignments set by the educational provider by

the deadlines as required.

Completion of a complete portfolio of evidence.

Participate in quarterly appraisals and personal reviews and work

to achieve set objectives.

Develop professional and pharmaceutical skills through

participation in the Trusts pharmacy technician rotation programme.

Undertake study and revision in own time outside of working hours.

Be aware and work within departmental procedures and policies,

accepted standards of practice and relevant legislation. (E. g Health and

Safety, Medicine Act) .

Dispensary:

Contribute to the provision of a dispensary service to inpatients

and outpatients, using the pharmacy computer systems for stock control and

labelling.

Prepare labels and dispense medicines for patients.

Maintain satisfactory stock levels, storage and turnover of

medicines to ensure the quality of medicines are maintained.

Identify actual and potential stock problems to other staff

members as necessary.

Complete and maintain accurate records where appropriate.

Issue medicines to patients, including appropriate medicine

information.

Using communication skills to receive enquiries and other

appropriate information from healthcare professionals, patients and member the

public.

Medicine Information :

Participate in the enquiry answering function of the medicines

information service under the direct supervision of a pharmacist or suitably

qualified pharmacy technician (as appropriate) including the public.

Using communication skills to provide a suitable response to the

enquirer in a variety of formats (verbal or written).

Referral of enquirer to more appropriate sources of information

when necessary.

Use of a variety of information sources to include database

(electronic and manual) searching.

The documentation of enquiries.

Aseptic Services (where appropriate):

Contribute to the work of the sterile production unit under the

direct supervision of a pharmacist or suitably qualified pharmacy technician

(as appropriate).

Assist in the provision in aseptic services- cytotoxic

reconstitution and intravenous additives.

Ensure all work completed complies with departmental standard

operating procedures and current legislation and guidance.

Participate in cleaning schedules.

Assist in monitoring the clean environment.

Assemble raw materials as required.

Complete and maintain accurate records

Stock distribution :

Contribute to the work of the stock control, stock ordering and

receiving and stock distribution of all pharmaceuticals within the pharmacy

department under the supervision of a pharmacist or suitably qualified pharmacy

technician (as appropriate).

Participate in ward/department stock top-up service.

Assist in the purchasing of pharmaceuticals.

Participate in maintaining an adequate stock control programme.

Participate with checking and validating receipt of orders, and

correct storage of stock.

Replenish stock throughout the department.

Ward Based Services:

Work under the direct supervision of qualified Senior Pharmacy

Technicians to provide ward based Medicines Management Services including

Medicines Histories, Inpatient Supplies and patient counselling.

What is the salary for this pharmacy technician role in Redditch?

The advertised salary for this pharmacy technician role at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is £21113.00 to £22621.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacy technician pay in Redditch varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

Does Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust have other pharmacy roles open in the UK?

Yes — PharmSee currently tracks 4 open pharmacy vacancies from Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust across the UK. Browse all Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust roles on PharmSee to compare locations and salaries.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Redditch?

PharmSee is currently tracking 8 active pharmacy vacancies in Redditch across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Redditch pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

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