Senior Pharmacy Technician - Patient Services

We are currently seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual who will provide a professional, efficient, and customer-focused service in the Pharmacy Dispensary at Harefield Hospital.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who would like to progress within hospital pharmacy.

Role Overview The successful candidates will have good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work to a high standard within the team or on their own initiative.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will be responsible for the smooth running of the pharmacy dispensary and stores areas, assisting the Lead Pharmacy Technician – Patient Services at Harefield Hospital.
• To manage the senior rotational pharmacy assistants in dispensary and stores.
• To be responsible for managing dispensary and stores staff rotas.
• To be responsible for the continuing professional development and overall performance of the senior rotational pharmacy assistants providing dispensary and distribution services on the Harefield site.
• The post holder will dispense clinically screened prescriptions and Controlled Drugs (CDs), including labelling, preparation, assembly, and dispensing, using the Epic – Willow and Hyperspace systems in a timely manner.
• To be an ACPT (Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician), undertaking the final check for dispensed prescriptions which have been clinically screened by a pharmacist for accuracy before release.
• To counsel patients on the use of their medicines, including those patients who may have difficulties understanding or following instructions on medication prescribed for them or where persuasion is needed to ensure compliance with prescribed medication.