Job Description

Take the next step in your pharmacy career at Wirral University Teaching Hospital. We are seeking motivated and proactive Pharmacy Technicians eager to embrace new challenges and advance their skills!Our busy department fosters a vibrant, collaborative atmosphere where teamwork is key. Although previous hospital experience is advantageous, comprehensive training and support will be provided for those new to the environment. A recent dispensary restructure has created exciting career progression.Ideal candidates will have a proactive approach, genuine enthusiasm and excellent interpersonal skills. Precision and accuracy are crucial, especially in a fast-paced environment. We need team players who can organise their workload efficiently.We welcome applications from Pre-registration Pharmacy Technicians who are due to qualify in the next 6 months.For an informal chat or to arrange a visit please contact Sarah Winstanley (Team Leader - Dispensary Services) on 0151 482 7963.Main duties of the jobThe postholder will provide a comprehensive pharmaceutical service to the Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and off site units belonging to the Hospices served by the Pharmacy Department with particular emphasis on the technical aspects of dispensing, manufacturing, issuing and stock control of medicines.They will provide advice to patients and carers regarding the supply and use of medicines.They will participate in the training of junior members of staff.Participate in the technician rotation programme which currently includes dispensary, pharmacy satellites and aseptic services. (see JD for full role)Posts are 37:30 hours per week worked between 9am and 9pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 5pm Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays 1-2 per year.About usAll new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of xc2xa3337m. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.Date posted20 February 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 4Salaryxc2xa326,530 to xc2xa329,114 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number408-24-1165-DJob locationsWirral University Teaching HospitalArrowe Park RoadUptonCH49 5PEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached for further information about the Rotational Pharmacy Technician position available at WUTH. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached for further information about the Rotational Pharmacy Technician position available at WUTH.Person SpecificationQualifications, Specific Experience & TrainingEssential

• NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences/BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
• Must be registered with General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain
• Working in a pharmacy
• Pharmacy labelling and stock control systems

Desirable

• Accredited Accuracy Checker
• Hospital pharmacy experience
• JAC stock control system

Knowledge and SkillsEssential

• Interpret and dispense prescriptions accurately
• Good written communication skills
• Word processing, email, accurate data entry skills
• Effectively provide advice to patients regarding medicines
• IT literate
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development

Personal AttributesEssential

• Methodical with attention to detail
• Conscientious and reliable

Knowledge and SkillsEssential

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Good oral communication skills
• Organise and prioritise work
• Able to motivate self and others

Personal AttributesEssential

• Enthusiasm for the position
• Friendly, empathetic and reliable team worker, able to relate to all staff grades
• Ability to cope in busy environment
• Self motivated

Other RequirementsEssential

• Ability to work weekends and bank holidays in accordance with departmental rotas
• Ability to carry out moderate to intensive physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities including climbing ladders, stretching, bending and standing for long periods of time

Person SpecificationQualifications, Specific Experience & TrainingEssential

• NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences/BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
• Must be registered with General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain
• Working in a pharmacy
• Pharmacy labelling and stock control systems

Desirable

• Accredited Accuracy Checker
• Hospital pharmacy experience
• JAC stock control system

Knowledge and SkillsEssential

• Interpret and dispense prescriptions accurately
• Good written communication skills
• Word processing, email, accurate data entry skills
• Effectively provide advice to patients regarding medicines
• IT literate
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development

Personal AttributesEssential

• Methodical with attention to detail
• Conscientious and reliable

Knowledge and SkillsEssential

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Good oral communication skills
• Organise and prioritise work
• Able to motivate self and others

Personal AttributesEssential

• Enthusiasm for the position
• Friendly, empathetic and reliable team worker, able to relate to all staff grades
• Ability to cope in busy environment
• Self motivated

Other RequirementsEssential

• Ability to work weekends and bank holidays in accordance with departmental rotas
• Ability to carry out moderate to intensive physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities including climbing ladders, stretching, bending and standing for long periods of time

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