Job Title: Pharmacy Technician
Grade: Band 5
Trust: West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Location: Watford General Hospital, Vicarage Road, Watford, WD18 0HB
Ward/Dept: Pharmacy
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Mon-Fri 8:45am-17:15pm
Pay Rates - Day: £15.25
Why might this job interest you?
West Herts are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic technician who wants to work in dispensary management.
You will be required to demonstrate strong leadership, personal and motivational skills. You will need to be able to work as part of a team to continue to meet the high quality of patient care the team stride's to provide. The Dispensary can be challenging but offers a warm friendly atmosphere making it enjoyable.
You will work closely with the Dispensary Management team to ensure the smooth running of the Dispensary at Watford General Hospital.
Responsibilities of this job role
If you are successful in your application to this post, you will be expected to manage and deliver on the responsibilities outlined below - as well as those not included here, call today to discuss further:
- The day-to-day management of the dispensary
- To assist with the development and implementation of dispensary services
- To make clinical ward visits
- To assist with the training and development of all staff what work in the dispensary
To be successful in applying for this role you will need:
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Pharmacy Service
Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain
Accredited Checking Technician qualification
Relevant post registration experience in a hospital Pharmacy Dispensary
In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of
- Relevant Qualifications
- Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.
The benefits we can offer you in return:
- Putting People in Places to Care - be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
- Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
- Blue Light Card - NHS Discount Provider
- First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
- Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
- Working options to suit your lifestyle?- being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
- Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP's own academy.
- Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
- Being part of the NHSP Community means you'll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.
Who are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.