Pharmacy Technician

Job summary

37.5 hours PW

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is an innovative, integrated healthcare organisation which continues to develop at pace. The Pharmacy Department has recently installed 2 new dispensing robots alongside a complete refit of the Department and a commitment to become a fully digital Department to complement our existing EPMA system. As a Department we set high standards for the services we deliver. We aim to be outstanding and we are enthusiastic about delivering excellent health care for our patients.

At this exciting time in our development, we are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed Pharmacy Technician to join our dynamic Dispensary Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Dispensary environment helping to deliver an efficient service by working as part of a fantastic team to reach set targets. The successful applicant will need to be self-motivated, work effectively as part of a team, be enthusiastic and have excellent organisational and communication skills. The candidate will also share our vision to deliver high quality, evidence-based and cost-effective services for patients. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development of our service by working on a service development plan. This will involve identifying areas for improvement, implementing innovative solutions, and helping shape the future of our Dispensary services to ensure we continue to meet the needs of our patients efficiently and effectively.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Pharmacy Technician in the Inpatient Pharmacy Dispensary, you will support the Lead Pharmacy Technician in delivering essential services and ensuring the efficient flow of patients. You will prioritise tasks in line with Trust priorities, supervise junior staff members, and promote a positive and productive team environment. As one of the main accuracy checkers in the department, you will play a critical role in maintaining high standards of service. Additionally, you will be involved in the dispensing of controlled drugs, chemotherapy, and clinical trial medications, as well as conducting unlicensed medicines assessments. You will also manage escalations, addressing issues promptly and referring them to the Lead Pharmacy Technician or Senior Management Team as appropriate.

Job responsibilities

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 dont 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 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement 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.