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Pharmaceutical Technician

Job details
Posting date: 28 February 2025
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 16 March 2025
Location: Ipswich
Remote working: On-site only
Company: JEEVES HEALTHCARE LTD
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

Job description
Are you passionate about patient care and delivering the best clinical services? We are run a Pharmacy in Ipswich and providing a caring and professional service to our local community. We are urgently looking for a like-minded and experienced pharmaceutical Technicians to join our team.

Pharmaceutical Technicians 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:

- Assist pharmacists in dispensing medications and maintaining accurate medication records.
- 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.
- Maintain inventory of medications and supplies, restocking as needed.
- Provide excellent customer service to patients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- 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
Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology, drug names, and calculations.
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 £12.21 - £13.21 per hour)
Pension contributions
20 days holidays plus bank holidays (Full Time)
Sick pay
Training for career progression

Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Alternate Weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
Location: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
Company pension

Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability

Experience:
Pharmacy: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person