Pharmaceutical Technician Workington, England
Job description
Pharmaceutical Technician’s
About us
We are run two Independent Community Pharmacies in Lake District. Providing a caring and professional service to our local community. We are looking for a number of like-minded individuals to join our team. We are ideally looking for a number of experienced pharmaceutical Technicians to join us.
Are you passionate about patient care and delivering the best clinical services? We are looking for Pharmaceutical Technicians to join our community pharmacies and play a key role in delivering safe and effective services to the local community.
About the opportunity
From providing customers with expert advice, to supplying a prescription service that exceeds their expectations, you’ll be providing a real personable service that our customers can trust.
You are key to helping us change for the better and making a real difference in the local community. Whether it's the services we offer, helping to get the best out of your team or our approach to legendary customer care.
Your main duties will include:
- Check received prescriptions for legality and accuracy
- Prepare drugs and medicines under the supervision of pharmacist
- Label and check medicines for dispensing
- Maintain patient records accurately on the PMR
- Provide counselling to customers on the use of prescription medicines and over the counter medicines
- Maintain adequate stock by following a good stock control and management process.
- Ensure all controlled drugs are handled in line with the legislation under the supervision of a pharmacist.
- Manage the work-flow in an efficient way.
- Complete professional on job training under the supervision of the pharmacist.
What you’ll need to have
- GCSEs/S grades or the equivalent
- An undergraduate degree or equivalent level of study in Pharmacy (Non-UK undergraduate degree with ENIC Compatibility statement can be considered)
- Previous proven community pharmacy working experience for at least 1 year
- A passion for customer care
- Ability to coach and lead the Dispensary team
- Able to work as part of a busy team
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
What’s in it for you?
Technicians are at the core of our business. We know how important it is to reward the great work they do. We have a range of benefits that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit individual needs. These include:
- Competitive salary (between £11.60 - £12.60 per hour)
- Pension contributions
- 21 days holidays plus bank holidays (Full Time)
- Sick pay
- Training
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend Overtime may be availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Lake District: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Pharmaceutical Technician
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary contract, Apprenticeship, Graduate
Contract length: 12 months
Part-time hours: 40 per week
Salary: £12.60-£13.60 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 25 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Workington: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Pharmacy: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
