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Senior Pharmacy Technician - Aseptics

On-site in Birmingham·Full-time·Added today (last checked 11 Nov)

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS

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Our summary

Salary: £32,073 - £39,043 a year
About £2,220 - £2,640 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Birmingham
Contract: Fixed-term, full-time hours
Closing date: Apply by Wednesday 25 November

Skills

Nice to have

Chemotherapy

Requirements

What we're looking for

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services and BTEC (or equivalent)
Registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician
Accuracy Checking Technician Award
Minimum of 1 years post-qualification experience
Evidence of continuing professional development
Knowledge of data protection and patient/staff confidentiality
A clear concept of the developing role of the Pharmacy Technician and ability to support the professional development of all technical staff.
Understanding Patient’s needs, enabling the delivery of a safe and effective service.
Ability to record data relevant to role.
Have problem solving skills with the ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
Able to make decisions on situations where there may be a number of courses of action.
Able to escalate issues and know limits of own ability.
Experience of using Microsoft Word and Excel
Knowledge of computer based stock control, dispensing systems and associated technology
Excellent team player
Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and work accurately under pressure
Good written and verbal English
Adaptable to changes in working practices
Ability to tackle routine tasks accurately
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Remain professional at all times
Motivated and enthusiastic
An understanding and the ability to undertake the duties outlines in the job description
A flexible attitude to working in all areas of the pharmacy departments across sites responding willingly to the demands of the service
Knowledge of Trust values

Nice to have

Experience of supervision and training other pharmacy staff
Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy
Experience or knowledge of Hospital electronic prescribing systems
Experience of training on new systems
Experience of working in paediatric setting
Experience of working in an aseptic unit or chemotherapy unit
Experience with Data handling and data validation

The role

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to step into a Senior Technician role within our dynamic and forward-thinking technical services team.

The post holder will be based within the Pharmacy Department at the Birmingham Children’s Hospital site and will work closely with the pharmacy team and other relevant stakeholders.

They will provide support to the Technical Services Team, helping to ensure the safe and effective delivery of chemotherapy and CIVAS services across the Trust.

The post holder will also support specialist and dispensing areas as required, including aseptic services, clinical trials and TMC, and will contribute to ongoing service improvements within Pharmacy.

What you'll do

As a Senior Technician, you will:

Lead the daily operations of the technical services area.
Supervise and support a team of technicians and assistants.
Ensure the safe, accurate, and timely supply of medications to wards and clinics.
Collaborate closely with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to maintain high standards of service delivery.

We are committed to your growth. You will be supported to:

Develop leadership and management skills.
Undertake staff appraisals and contribute to workforce development.
Drive quality improvement initiatives within the department.
Access training and mentorship tailored to your career goals.

You should be:

A qualified Pharmacy Technician registered with the GPhC.
Experienced in hospital pharmacy or technical services.
Passionate about patient safety and service improvement.
A confident communicator and team leader.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

About Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS

Industry: Health and social care

In their own words

About the company & team

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Additional information

Flexible working arrangements may be considered and discussions with the recruiting manager regarding this are encouraged.

Please note, visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles in line with current UKVI regulations. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for sponsorship before submitting your application. If you would like more information, please visit: UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience. Such applications will unlikely be progressed to interview.

BWC is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive environment for those with a disability, long term health or mental health condition. The Disability Confident scheme means we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, long term health or mental health conditions, and we want to ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and accessible to all. Our aim is to get the best out of every individual and if successful for interview, you will be asked if you require any reasonable adjustments (special requirements). We will strive to support and accommodate these requests where possible.

As a Trust employee you are required to comply with all legislation and guidance relating to safeguarding children and adults with care and support needs, and promoting their health and welfare. You are required to inform the Head of Safeguarding of any safeguarding concerns about your own children or children you live with. This information will be treated in a confidential manner.

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