We have an exciting vacancy for a rotational Pharmacy Technician post, rotating between dispensary, stores and clinical ward services. Key duties for the clinical rotation will include taking medication histories and checking patients' own medicines. In the dispensary rotation, duties will include dispensing medication, supervisory skills, and clinical trials. In the stores team, you will take part in all aspects of stock management, receiving deliveries, over labelling and emergency boxes, and learning about procurement of medicines.
The ideal candidate will understand the importance of the Pharmacy Technician role within Pharmacy; be passionate about Pharmacy, Healthcare, providing patient-centred care, and upholding the GPhC professional standards.
Main duties of the job
Our core working hours are 8.30 to 5.30 pm Monday to Friday, plus our weekend service 9am to 4pm on Saturdays and 10am to 4pm on Sundays. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the department's 1 in 6 weekend working rota. You will be a professionally qualified Pharmacy Technician holding either the BTEC or NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Services and registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey. We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated team of over 8,000 staff, we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre. Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms. Looking for flexible working?
We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs. Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package: • At least 27 days of annual leave
plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff). • Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme , with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits. • Blue Light card
eligibility. • And more,
additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below. Job responsibilities
We have provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at
Enhanced Level
(Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed. Person Specification
Qualification
BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science and/or NVQ Pharmacy Services Level 3 Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC National/Regional accreditation in Medicines Optimisation/Management, Accuracy Checking, or Patient Counselling Skills
Good command of the English Language Effective customer service skills - able to work to meet the needs of customers of the department. Experience/Knowledge
UK experience in either community or hospital pharmacy setting Basic understanding of pharmacology and therapeutics Experience in the use of JAC Pharmacy Computer System 6 months hospital experience post qualification or 1 year community experience post qualification Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum pro rata.
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Our core working hours are 8.30 to 5.30 pm Monday to Friday, plus our weekend service 9am to 4pm on Saturdays and 10am to 4pm on Sundays. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the department's 1 in 6 weekend working rota. You will be a professionally qualified Pharmacy Technician holding either the BTEC or NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Services and registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey. We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated team of over 8,000 staff, we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre. Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms. Looking for flexible working?
We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs. Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package: • At least 27 days of annual leave
plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff). • Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme , with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits. • Blue Light card
eligibility. • And more,
additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below. Job responsibilities
We have provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at
Enhanced Level
(Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed. Person Specification
Qualification
BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science and/or NVQ Pharmacy Services Level 3 Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC National/Regional accreditation in Medicines Optimisation/Management, Accuracy Checking, or Patient Counselling Skills
Good command of the English Language Effective customer service skills - able to work to meet the needs of customers of the department. Experience/Knowledge
UK experience in either community or hospital pharmacy setting Basic understanding of pharmacology and therapeutics Experience in the use of JAC Pharmacy Computer System 6 months hospital experience post qualification or 1 year community experience post qualification Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum pro rata.
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