Rotational Pharmacy Technician

We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working Pharmacy Technician with excellent communication skills to join our busy, fully automated Pharmacy department providing a comprehensive, patient focused service to residents and visitors to the Isle of Wight.
Permanent Position and Fixed Term post available(Maternity Cover for 12 months)
Main duties of the job Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
We are passionate about providing excellent CARE, which is why our values are C ompassion, A ccountable, R espect and E veryone counts. Our mission is to make sure that our community is at the heart of everything we do and that we hold our values across all our services.
We are committed to endorsing inclusion, diversity and multiculturalism throughout out services and as such, our procedures and policies ensure that applicants are always treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.
Why not come and see for yourself the CARE we give to our patients and staff. Apply to be part of our team today.
About us Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.
Our 2020-2025 strategy sets out to ensure that we continue to be a provider of excellent and compassionate care. As part of this strategy, we are proactively taking steps to ensure that we recruit and retain the highest quality of talent to provide CARE and we would welcome applications from under-represented groups to ensure our Trust is an inclusive and diverse employer.
Job responsibilities Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) is compulsory.
To undertake dispensing duties in a safe, accurate and timely way under the direction of the dispensary manager, supervisor or responsible Pharmacist.
Final accuracy checking of dispensed items according to the SOPs, maintaining national accreditation by undertaking competencies and CPD.
You will be require to undertake oncology duties under the direction of the Aseptic Services Manager.
To maintain good housekeeping in the dispensary.
Receive prescriptions, handle payment, verify relevant exemption forms at the counter and assist in the selling over the counter medicines from the Pharmacy shop in accordance with legal requirements.
You will be required to answer the telephone, deal with enquiries and requests appropriately, referring calls and taking messages whilst ensuring strict confidentiality.
To undertake any other tasks requested by the dispensary manager following strict SOPs.
Person Specification Qualifications L4 Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice.
Or BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians.
Experience in a hospital or community pharmacy.
Registered or eligible to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Evidence of CPD.
Physical Skills Good time management.
Decision Making.
Able to stand for long periods of time.
Managing change.
Flexibility.
Shows initiative, common sense, motivation and commitment.
Professional attitude.
Abilities Ability to prioritise work.
Ability to work effectively and accurately under pressure.
Able to work independently and in a team.
Able to use computers proficiently for Microsoft Office etc.
Communication Skills Evidence of good communication and listening skills - direct, telephone, interpersonal and written.
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 yearpro rata, per annum

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