Rotational Pharmacy Technician
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As a Rotational Pharmacy Technician, you will work across multiple areas, including dispensary services, ward-based medicines management, technical services and distribution. Your role will involve dispensing and checking medications, supporting medicines reconciliation, and providing patient counselling to ensure the safe and appropriate use of medicines. On the wards, you will take accurate medication histories, assess patients own drugs (PODs) and work closely with the multidisciplinary team to optimise treatment. Within the dispensary, you will prepare and dispense prescriptions for inpatients, outpatients and discharge, while in technical services you may support the preparation of aseptic products. You will also contribute to stock control and the efficient supply of medicines throughout the Trust.Applicants must hold an NVQ Level 3 and BTEC in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent) and be registered with the GPhC. Working towards or holding Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) status would be advantageous. You should demonstrate excellent attention to detail, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to prioritise effectively in a busy environment, as well as a commitment to collaborative working within a multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the Post at the Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- To maintain own knowledge base and remain up to date with current issues in undertaking continual professional development
Desirable
- Understanding of hospital pharmacy
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 / BTec in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
- Accredited checking technician qualification
Experience
Essential
- Registration with GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician; or be eligible to register
- Experience of using JAC software
- Participates in weekend / bank holiday / evening duty rotas;
Registration
Essential
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician
About the employer
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall
But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making
All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence
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