Advanced Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary

Advanced Pharmacy Technician
- Dispensary
- Peterborough

We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a qualified Pharmacy Technician to join our dynamic, patient-focused team at Peterborough City Hospital. In this pivotal role, you will contribute to the ongoing development of our high-quality Dispensary Services
, working with cutting-edge technology and systems within a technician-led environment.

You will be a committed and detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician who thrives in a fast-paced environment and values high standards of care. As an Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT
), you will bring the expertise needed to maintain a high level of accuracy and professionalism in all aspects of your work.

We are also happy to consider applications from current community pharmacy technicians seeking to expand their skills in a hospital setting.

If you are ready to make an impact in a supportive and innovative environment, we encourage you to apply!

For further information on the role, please contact Melanie Swain, Specialist Pharmacy Technician
- Dispensaries at

Previous Applicants Need Not Apply

As a highly motivated Pharmacy Technician, you will be expected to bring excellent organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining precision in all dispensary-related tasks. The role will involve both inpatient and outpatient dispensary services, and you will work closely with the Dispensary Manager to enhance and promote an excellent service for all patients.

You will be responsible for:

• Collaborating with the Dispensaries Manager to develop and promote high-quality services for both Inpatient and Outpatient dispensaries.
• Ensuring the safe and accurate dispensing of medications, as well as
• performing checking duties in line with the highest standards of practice.
• Contributing to continuous service improvements and the effective use of new technologies and systems.
• Maintaining compliance with all pharmacy policies, procedures, and legislation.

We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.

A detailed job description and person specification will provide you with a full break down of the role.

• Level 3 National Certificate in Pharmacy Services that is recognised as part of the new integrated education standards for Pharmacy Technicians or equivalent
• Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Accredited checking technician (ACPT) certificated by a nationally approved course provider e.g. HEE/UEA (Community based qualifications will be considered on merit and course content)

• Proven track record in Pharmacy
• Previous experience in community or hospital pharmacy
• Knowledge of Pharmacy Computer Systems (training available)
• Knowledge of requirements for maintaining confidentiality and accurate record keeping
• Previous experience of managing and supervising staff

• Good customer care skills
• Communicates well with good listening skills
• Demonstrate initiative
• Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions

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.