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 centre care and upholding the GPhC professional standards.
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.
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:o At least 27 days of annual leaveplus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).o Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefitso Blue Light cardeligibilityo And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
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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 had been agreed.
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Maidstone Hospital
Hermitage Lane
Maidstone
ME16 9QQ
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