Lead Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · Bedford, MK42 9DJ
- Salary
- £39959.00 to £48117.00 p.a.
- Location
- Bedford, MK42 9DJ
Lead Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary role at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Bedford, MK42 9DJ. Salary: £39959.00 to £48117.00 p.a.. Source: NhsJobs. Apply directly with the employer via the link above.
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Job description
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Ensure high standards of customer care are consistently maintained, with a strong focus on patient needs and experience.
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Supervise and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Dispensary, seeking guidance from the Principal Pharmacy Technician Dispensary where required.
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Oversee the technical aspects of the dispensing process undertaken by pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pre-registration/trainee technicians, senior pharmacy assistants, and trainee pharmacists.
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Receive prescriptions into the Dispensary, ensuring prescription charges are collected where applicable and in accordance with departmental procedures.
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Participate in the labelling and dispensing of inpatient, outpatient, controlled drug, day-case, and discharge prescriptions, ensuring compliance with departmental procedures and relevant standards.
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Provide support and guidance to staff in resolving operational issues, including liaising with other healthcare professionals where appropriate.
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Undertake line management responsibility for designated members of the Dispensary Team, as agreed with the Principal Pharmacy Technician Dispensary.
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Monitor near-miss dispensing errors, identify trends, and support the development and implementation of appropriate actions to address identified issues or training needs.
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Support the Principal Pharmacy Technician Dispensary in investigating dispensary-related incidents, including near-misses and Trust-wide reports, and contribute to learning and service improvement.
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Support the safe and efficient operation of the robotic dispensing system, working with the Lead Pharmacy Technician for IT and Automation and contributing to the robot maintenance rota as required.
Please refer to the attached JD
Job description
•
Ensure high standards of customer care are consistently maintained, with a strong focus on patient needs and experience.
•
Supervise and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Dispensary, seeking guidance from the Principal Pharmacy Technician Dispensary where required.
•
Oversee the technical aspects of the dispensing process undertaken by pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pre-registration/trainee technicians, senior pharmacy assistants, and trainee pharmacists.
•
Receive prescriptions into the Dispensary, ensuring prescription charges are collected where applicable and in accordance with departmental procedures.
•
Participate in the labelling and dispensing of inpatient, outpatient, controlled drug, day-case, and discharge prescriptions, ensuring compliance with departmental procedures and relevant standards.
•
Provide support and guidance to staff in resolving operational issues, including liaising with other healthcare professionals where appropriate.
•
Undertake line management responsibility for designated members of the Dispensary Team, as agreed with the Principal Pharmacy Technician Dispensary.
•
Monitor near-miss dispensing errors, identify trends, and support the development and implementation of appropriate actions to address identified issues or training needs.
•
Support the Principal Pharmacy Technician Dispensary in investigating dispensary-related incidents, including near-misses and Trust-wide reports, and contribute to learning and service improvement.
•
Support the safe and efficient operation of the robotic dispensing system, working with the Lead Pharmacy Technician for IT and Automation and contributing to the robot maintenance rota as required.
Please refer to the attached JD
Description as published by the employer on NhsJobs.
About this pharmacy technician role in Bedford
This is a pharmacy technician vacancy at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based in Bedford. The role is listed on NhsJobs and forms part of the wider UK pharmacy jobs market tracked by PharmSee across 11 major chains and NHS sources. If you are researching pharmacy technician roles in Bedford, review the salary benchmark and similar open vacancies below to inform your application.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for this pharmacy technician role in Bedford?
The advertised salary for this pharmacy technician role at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is £39959.00 to £48117.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacy technician pay in Bedford varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.
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