Pharmacy Technician Band 5
Ackerman Pierce are looking for an experienced Pharmacy Technician Band 5 to work at a one of our trusts in Wakefield.
Hours of work will be 37.5 per week, and shifts may be variable between 08:00-20:00 Monday to Friday.
You will:
Provide leadership, supervision and co-ordination of pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants to ensure high quality, efficient and safe service is provided for patients and staff ensuring safe, appropriate, and cost-effective use of medicines.
Support the senior leadership team in the strategic management of pharmacy services, including service planning. Actively participate in the successful delivery of pharmacy technician led services, such as dispensary services, ward-based services, clinical services, stock management, procurement, CD management, finance administration, management of drug alerts and recalls.
Be responsible for the specialist functions of own pharmacy areas, taking initiative and responsibility for solving complex problems and dealing with a broad range of non-routine issues, which are often unpredictable.
Plan, distribute, and prioritize workload to deliver safe services and achieve goals with available staff resource.
Salary: £24/h
This role provides a unique opportunity for flexible shift patterns, great pay rates, access to weekly pay and the ability to work in various clinical settings and departments. You will be able to build or develop on your existent skills and be able to try work at several different departments!
What you’ll need as a Pharmacy Technician Band 5:
* To provide a Medicines Management service to the allocated prison(s) on a weekly basis with the professional support of a prison services pharmacist
* To oversee the ordering/supply of repeat prescriptions
* To supervise assistants, when in the dispensary in providing dispensing services for all the prisons
* To dispense prescriptions and stock items when in the dispensary
* To work towards accreditation as a checking technician and/or medicines administration to provide final dispensing checks and medicines administration services, if not already achieved
* To ensure high standards of work in the dispensary and when out on prison visits and to ensure all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are read and adhered to.
* Experience working within a Pharamcy
* NVQ level 2
* Good general education
* Evidence of relevant CPD to NVQ3 level or proven equivalent experience
* Enhanced DBS
* The right to work in the UK
Why Choose Ackerman Pierce?
* Flexible hours to fit around your lifestyle and/or childcare
* Choice in shift patterns (early; late; night shifts or long days)
* Quick and easy registration and compliance process
* Competitive hourly rates
* Have your own dedicated consultant
* Get paid for shifts weekly
* Generous bonuses if you refer other nurses and carers to Ackerman Pierce
* Wide range of shifts available across different clinical settings and trusts
* Deals and discounts on your favourite brands with Perks at Work
* Free Ackerman Pierce uniform when you join
I can hear you saying now, ’not compliance again’ well never fear with out fast-track recruitment process, you can go from applicant to active staff member in just 48 hours!!
To discuss this or any other work opportunities we have available in Yorkshire, please call Nuria Nogueira or email us your CV today!