Pharmacy Technician

TO provide senior technical support within the pharmacy team by deputising for Specialist Technicians when required, assisting with the coordination of specialist activities and ensuring appropriate cover arrangements are maintained during periods of absence. TO oversee the allocation and completion of delegated tasks among Pharmacy Technicians, Student Technicians, and Pharmacy Assistants, providing guidance and monitoring adherence to departmental procedures, documentation requirements, and competency standards. TO carry out the preparation of sterile and non-sterile medicinal products, including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition, by following approved procedures, completing accurate calculations, and applying required technical skills within controlled working environments. TO assist clinical pharmacy teams with medicines optimisation processes by contributing to medication history taking, discharge preparation, patient counselling support, and communication with healthcare professionals involved in ongoing patient care. TO undertake the dispensing and management of complex medication supplies, including controlled drugs, clinical trial medicines, specialist medicines, and other regulated products, ensuring accurate records and compliance with relevant procedures. TO contribute to pharmacy service development by supporting training activities, identifying opportunities for improving working practices, promoting efficient use of resources, and participating in quality and safety initiatives. Job description Job responsibilities TO provide senior technical support within the pharmacy team by deputising for Specialist Technicians when required, assisting with the coordination of specialist activities and ensuring appropriate cover arrangements are maintained during periods of absence. TO oversee the allocation and completion of delegated tasks among Pharmacy Technicians, Student Technicians, and Pharmacy Assistants, providing guidance and monitoring adherence to departmental procedures, documentation requirements, and competency standards. TO carry out the preparation of sterile and non-sterile medicinal products, including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition, by following approved procedures, completing accurate calculations, and applying required technical skills within controlled working environments. TO assist clinical pharmacy teams with medicines optimisation processes by contributing to medication history taking, discharge preparation, patient counselling support, and communication with healthcare professionals involved in ongoing patient care. TO undertake the dispensing and management of complex medication supplies, including controlled drugs, clinical trial medicines, specialist medicines, and other regulated products, ensuring accurate records and compliance with relevant procedures. TO contribute to pharmacy service development by supporting training activities, identifying opportunities for improving working practices, promoting efficient use of resources, and participating in quality and safety initiatives.