West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Band 5 - Rotational Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy
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Pharmacy Technician - Watford General Hospital
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic registered Pharmacy Technician, based at the Watford General Hospital.
Working Hours
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 1 late duty every 2 weeks, and a weekend shift every 6 weeks.
About the Role
Whether you are a registered hospital pharmacy technician seeking a new challenge, a community pharmacy technician looking to transition into a hospital setting, or a pre-registration pharmacy technician nearing qualification, this role offers an excellent platform to advance your career.
We have both permanent and fixed-term opportunities available, with further details to be discussed at interview.
Key Responsibilities
- To work as part of the pharmacy team in providing an efficient, effective, and safe pharmaceutical service to patients and customers.
- To rotate through Dispensary and Clinical areas.
- To undertake a range of activities in the dispensary, including the preparation, dispensing, and issuing of medicines (including clinical trial products and CDs) in response to prescriptions or requisitions.
- To provide a range of clinical and ward services under the direction of the Lead Clinical Technician.
- To provide advice to ward staff, patients, and carers on pharmaceutical matters within own competency.
- To assist the senior Dispensary staff in supervising, training, and coaching of pharmacy support workers/student technicians in the dispensary and assist with the daily organisation.
- Whilst on rotation, you will be expected to complete a set of competencies associated with each area.
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Requirements
Applicants must be self-motivated and organised. You will need to be able to work effectively alone and as part of a team.
Candidates will be encouraged and supported to complete their ACPT, if not already obtained.
About Us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes, and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together, and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional, and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
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Benefits
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work-life balance.
www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
Support
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving, please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
Application Process
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Contact
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Sharmila Sriharan
- Job title: Lead Clinical Services Technician
- Email address: sharmila.sriharan@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01923217306
Additional Contact
Jenny Puddle
Pharmacy Dispensary Manager
jenny.puddle@nhs.net
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