Pharmacy Technician (Band 4)

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Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton

Band 4 Rotational Pharmacy Technician post

37.5 hours per week - Monday - Friday plus weekend rota

We are looking for a registered Pharmacy Technician to rotate between Dispensary Services, Ward distribution/Top up services & Chemotherapy Production. Experience of working in an aseptic production unit is desirable for the role but training will be provided if required

The applicant should have a BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science combined with a level 3 NVQ diploma or equivalent qualification which will permit registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Duties include: Dispensing for In-patients & Out-patients, assisting with Home care services, Ward visits to undertake Medicines Management / Distribution services, preparation of Chemotherapy in the Beacon Production Unit, and assisting with the training of Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants.

The is a rotational post working in all the key service areas to develop experience and skills.

Participating in the weekend rota approx 1:7 on Saturday & Sunday mornings and occasional Bank holiday work usually one per annum is a requirement of the job.

The Department

The Department is modern and spacious with excellent facilities. We are committed to staff development and training. We are actively responding to national NHS targets and agendas and require individuals who share our desire to improve services.

Please note: If you are successful for interview, you will be required to bring the following with you: Proof of any essential qualifications stated on the Job Description, proof of NHS payslip if coming from another NHS Organisation and all ID to prove your identity and Right to Work (More details will follow for successful applicants invited to interview)

Our values are simple: Outstanding Care, Working Together, Listening and Leading.

Benefits

With this in mind, we offer a range of staff benefits including

We recognise that our staff are our most valuable resource, we are proud of the excellent levels of service our Trust provides to our service users and the dedication and conscientious of our staff.

Excellent annual leave entitlement

Relocation package – up to £8,000 (Subject to eligibility)

Enhanced rates of pay

NHS Pension Scheme

Free parking on most of our sites

NHS discounts

Training and development

Flexible working

Paid registration fees for the 1st year for newly qualified staff

For more information please contact the recruitment team via email: SomersetNHSJobs@SomersetFT.nhs.uk

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