Job summaryLancashire Hospitals Services (Pharmacy) Ltd is delighted to be able to offer a vacancy for a Pharmacy Technician to come and join our fantastic team. The role is varied with opportunities to work in all three of our branches covering a range of tasks.If you have never worked in a hospital setting before, please do not be discouraged from applying as full training will be provided. The team are friendly, helpful and by all working together, we deliver a service that we are proud of.Please note full time hours are 36 hours per week worked over four days.You will need to be enthusiastic, motivated and demonstrate a desire towards developing our services.If all of the above applies to you and you would like to know more or come for a visit, please feel free to contact us to discuss further.Main duties of the jobOn a day to day basis, your duties will vary and help provide a high quality service to our patients whether this be provided customer service, dispensing/checking medicines or ordering and receiving pharmacy stock.You will also develop positive working relationships with our fantastic colleagues and multidisciplinary team and be a valued member of the company.About usLancashire Hospitals Services (Pharmacy) Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. We provide the NHS Trust with the outpatient dispensing service at Royal Preston Hospital, Rosemere Centre (within Royal Preston Hospital) and Chorley and South Ribble District General Hospital.If you have always aspired to work within a hospital setting and working alongside other highly motivated individuals, then you are going to love this role.We are offering an opportunity for you to join our friendly and dedicated team where you will learn, grow and flourish, supported all the way.As a employee, you will enjoy a rewarding career by really making a difference. You'll work hard but be recognised for your contribution which includes having your registration feed paid and be able to keep a healthy work/life balance.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesContribute to the delivery of a safe and effective pharmacy serviceUse EMIS pharmacy stock control and patient medication record systemManage stock appropriately and contribute to stock managementAccurately dispense prescriptions whilst minimising patient waiting timesMaintain accurate recordsEnsure the safe and accurate issue of prescriptionsAct as an accuracy checkerPurchase, receive and store medicinesAssist in dispensing and planning prescription deliveriesWork effectively as part of the team to meet company targetsOffer suggestions to improve working processesMaintain excellent working relationships with colleagues, health professionals and patientsParticipate in quality and/or clinical audit projectsContribute to the development and review of Standard Operating ProceduresProvide cover for other Pharmacy Technicians, across sites, as appropriatePromote and maintain strong working and customer relationships with key stakeholdersMaintain professional standardsObserve confidentiality requirementsSupport the implementation of local and national medicines-related guidanceSupervise the routine work of other staff and assist in activity/workload planningProvide leadership and act as a role modelCarry out CPD and maintain GPhC RegistrationTrain, coach and mentor new and existing members of the teamWork within the Companys business and strategic plansPerson SpecificationQualifications and EducationEssential2 GCSE Passes Grade C or above (or equivalent) must include Maths and EnglishRecognised Pharmacy Technician Qualification meeting requirements for registration with the GPhCRegistered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy TechnicianKnowledge and ExperienceEssentialExperience of working in a teamKnowledge of stock control systemsGood telephone/ communication skillsComputer literate including good keyboard skillsKnowledge of Health & safetyKnowledge of drug therapiesKnowledge of medicines legislation and clinical governance.DesirableExperience of working in s hospital pharmacyExperience of working in an outpatient pharmacyExperience of EMISDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Employer detailsEmployer nameLancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Preston HospitalPrestonPR2 9HTEmployer's websitehttps://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)