Band 4 – Pharmacy Technician – Royal London Hospital

London, UK
Allied Health
Temporary
Barts Health NHS Trust
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Barts Health NHS Trust are searching for a passionate Band 4 Pharmacy Technician to join their highly skilled team at the Royal London Hospital.

Barts is the largest NHS trust in England, providing comprehensive healthcare services to a diverse population of over 2.5 million people across East London. Formed in 2012, the trust operates five major hospital sites—St Bartholomew’s, The Royal London, Mile End, Whipps Cross, and Newham—and employs approximately 20,000 staff. It is widely recognised for its world-class specialist centres, including renowned cardiac, cancer, and major trauma services.

The Role:

This is a rotational post which provides the post holder with the opportunity to develop knowledge, skills, good work ethics and attitude following a guided programme of learning.

The post holder will have set objectives for each rotation and be expected to successfully complete the Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) and Medicines Optimisation Programmes (MOP). Pharmacy Technician development is supported and achieved in the rotational programme at all the rotations in the hospital. Pharmacy Technicians will therefore be expected to work across all areas within the Trust in line with the service needs.

Main Duties and Responsibilites:

  • Accurately label and dispense medication against all types of prescriptions and requisitions including inpatients, TTAs, controlled drugs, clinical trials and chemotherapy to meet agreed delivery times as set by key performance indicators, minimising waiting times for patients.
  • Perform hatch duties including receive and log in prescriptions, deal with queries and answer telephone calls
  • To act as a workflow co-ordinator in the dispensary, liaising with the senior pharmacy technicians.
  • To deal with patients/service users/stakeholders who are discontented with aspects of the service and refer to a senior member of staff for a resolution.
  • To understand how the robot operates. Be able to deal with discrepancies and problems arising or know who to refer to if you are unable to solve problems.
  • Accurately label and dispense medication against all types of prescriptions and requisitions including inpatients, TTAs, controlled drugs, clinical trials and chemotherapy to meet agreed delivery times as set by key performance indicators, minimising waiting times for patients.
  • Perform hatch duties including receive and log in prescriptions, deal with queries and answer telephone calls.
  • To act as a workflow co-ordinator in the dispensary, liaising with the senior pharmacy technicians.
  • To deal with patients/service users/stakeholders who are discontented with aspects of the service and refer to a senior member of staff for a resolution.
  • To understand how the robot operates. Be able to deal with discrepancies and problems arising or know who to refer to if you are unable to solve problems.

Requirements:

  • BTEC Diploma in Pharmaceutical science and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy services, or equivalent.
  • Registration as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  • Significant experience of working in a busy pharmacy department.
  • Understanding of Revalidation requirements
  • Intermediate IT skills – including Microsoft Office
  • Up to date knowledge of legislation relevant to pharmacy practice, e.g. controlled drugs, Health & Safety
  • Understanding of stock control systems
  • Knowledge of drugs, side effects & where to find further information
  • Knowledge of Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines requirement
  • Good customer care skills
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work on standard operating procedures
  • Good organisational skills
  • Ability to recognise professional and personal limitations, referring to appropriate person when necessary
  • Accurate numeracy skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to maintain accuracy under pressure
  • Ability to deal with frequent interruptions e.g. telephone calls, pagers
  • Self-motivated
  • Ability to prioritise and organise daily tasks using own initiative

Why Join Barts Health?

  • Be part of a diverse and inclusive team committed to excellence
  • Access to NHS benefits including pension scheme and generous annual leave
  • Work in a state-of-the-art facility at the heart of East London
  • Contribute to a service that supports over 2.5 million people across London
  • Access to free Core Skills training via Bank Partners

Apply now for this superb opportunity by attaching your CV, and a member of our recruitment team will be in contact with you shortly.

Bank Partners is an employment agency/employment business (as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003) and is acting on behalf of its client in relation to this vacancy.

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As part of the application process you will be expected to complete or provide online and practical core training module and a DBS. Are you happy to proceed?

We must obtain a DBS for patient facing roles and core skills training must be completed to support your bank registration.
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We’re unable to proceed with your application

Sadly, we are only able to recruit bank workers who can complete / provide Training & DBS Certification.

Are you currently substantive and wish to work extra bank shifts?

If you hold a permanent or fixed-term contract with the trust and have not resigned in post, you will be eligible to join via another route.
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If you are currently substantive and wish to work extra bank shifts, please continue your application through the substantive candidate form.

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We must obtain an occupational health check to support your bank registration, should you be unable to obtain your immunisation history we will not be able to support your registration.
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Sadly, we are only able to recruit bank workers who are able to provide immunisation records. Please consult with your GP for more information on how to obtain these.

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We must obtain a DBS for patient facing roles and core skills training must be completed to support your bank registration.
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