Job summary We are recruiting for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Weston-on-the-Green Dispensary Team, which is managed by Katie our Dispensary Manager and Kim our Deputy Manager.
The established team is made up of Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants, Pre-registration Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Admin.You'll be joining a hard working, supportive and dedicated Pharmacy Team, in providing a medicines supply and optimisation service to patients within Oxford health NHS Foundation Trust.
This is undertaken in the form of Ward Medicines Management visits and the dispensing of Inpatient, out-patient, and discharge medicines.We feel this role would ideally suit a newly qualified Pharmacy Technician or perhaps a Technician who is currently working in a Community Pharmacy and would like to transition across to gain some hospital experience.
Main duties of the job Within the role you will have the opportunity to become an Accredited Checking Technician and develop your dispensary and leadership skills.So, are you looking for an exciting and challenging new role?
Are you an enthusiastic, motivated, and committed individual who wants to work in a dynamic and lively department?
If so, why not come and join our Pharmacy team at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.You will be able to work effectively alone and as part of a team.You must be an excellent communicator with outstanding interpersonal and relationship building skills.
You will need to be forward thinking and enthusiastic, with a commitment to continuing professional and department development.The department provides Pharmacy services to Mental Health Units, Community Hospitals and other community-based services.Duties will include: Accurately updating Patient Medical Records (PMR) and processing of prescriptionsLabel/dispense prescriptions for in-patients and outpatients in accordance with local and national policies and any Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in placeSupply Controlled Drugs complying with CD regulationsParticipate in Clozapine dispensing and servicesParticipate in efficient stock control and management systems for the DispensaryProvide support to Pre-registration Pharmacy Technicians while they undertake their learningOpportunity to participate in ward top-ups once training is complete About us Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team" Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent" At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing.
These include: Excellent opportunities for career progression Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers Competitive pension scheme Lease car scheme Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply) Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team Job description Job responsibilities Applicants must hold the NVQ3 in Pharmacy Services or an equivalent recognised GPHC qualification, all applicants must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical CouncilThe Oxford Health Pharmacy & Medicines Management Service currently employs approximately 65 staff, predominantly clinical Pharmacists and Technicians, supported by Senior Pharmacy Assistants and Administrative staff and we would love to welcome you into our team!Please see the job description and person specification attached for more information.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified Pharmacy Technician with NVQ level 3 or Equivalent Registered with GPHC Desirable ACT Qualification Medicines Management Qualification Experience Essential Dispensary Experience Demonstrate and show understanding different roles and responsibilities of Pharmacy Technicians Desirable Knowledge of stores and distribution Knowledge Essential Good Computer Skills Desirable Ascribe Pharmacy System Clozapine Monitoring Systems