Job Description

Previous candidates need not apply.



To participate in "on-the-job" training whilst gaining experience in a variety of pharmacy services and undertaking an approved Pharmacy course resulting in registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), if successful.



Pharmacy Technicians help manage the supply of medicines and devices in a Pharmacy and assist Pharmacists with advisory services - they are expected to work individually and as part of a multi-disciplinary team and are able to work with minimum supervision with a high degree of autonomy, taking responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the work that they have undertaken and that of others.



To undertake distance learning combined with "on-the-job" training, in order to complete a recognised Pharmacy qualification, in order to gain registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), if successful



To undertake periods of training in all areas of pharmaceutical services on a rotational basis



To participate in regional and departmental education and training. Must show a commitment to study and finishing the two year Pharmacy Technician course.



To liaise with colleagues, tutors and professional staff in other disciplines



To maintain safe systems of work in accordance with relevant medicines legislation and with the Health and Safety at Work Act



To undertake other duties as reasonably requested by Senior Management



To attend fortnightly meetings with your Educational Supervisor



To attend regional study days and online forums



Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.



We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.



Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.



The and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities .



To assist the dispensary team in delivering the dispensary service which will involve dispensing or checking inpatients/outpatient and controlled drug medication



To accurately receive prescriptions in to the dispensary and ensuring prescription charges are collected where appropriate



Ensure medication supplied is within agreed turnaround times to minimise waiting times for patients



Maintain high quality data input of patient and drug information in to pharmacy JAC system



To participate in audits necessary for service developments as set out by dispensary management