Pharmacy Technician

Area of Work


Employer
East Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust

Department
Pharmacy

Location
Eastbourne

Salary
£12815-£22143 pa pro rata

Hours per Week
37

Job Type
Permanent

Closing Date
10th June 2004


East Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust serve a population of 500,000 and employ around 5,000 staff. We provide a comprehensive range of general acute hospital services from two main district general hospitals – the Conquest Hospital in Hastings and the District General Hospital in Eastbourne. A wide range of staff benefits are available to employees of East Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust. These benefits include the following: Pension sceme, Child Care,Sports and social club, Subsidised staff restaurant, On-site accommodation, Free staff car parking, Staff gymnasium, Squash & tennis court + heated outdoor swimming pool (Eastbourne only), Staff lottery, Staff development.

Full Time 37 hours, Grade MTO 1 / 2+++
Salary Scale MTO1 £12,815-£15,555 pa pro rata, MTO2+++ £15,555-£22,143 pa pro rata
Discretionary points awarded for Accredited Checking and Medication Management
The pharmacy provides services to the Trust’s acute beds and to other healthcare locations throughout East Sussex. The department is clinically orientated and progressive in outlook, with developing services. Modern accommodation is available on-site with associated hospital social facilities. Flexible working patterns are well established, so applications from job-sharers are welcome.
Due to promotion an opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, self-motivated qualified technician to join our friendly technician led dispensary. Our team of technicians provides a range of dispensary and ward-based services including the Medicines Management scheme. You will be encouraged to undertake regional Accreditation Schemes to extend your role according to the strategy for the development for pharmacy technicians.
You will hold a BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent and have good communication and interpersonal skills. Previous experience, although desirable, is not essential, as full training in every aspect of the post will be given. Newly qualified technicians and those without hospital experience are welcome to apply.
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Ruth Chatterley (Principal Technician) or Elizabeth Patel (Senior Technician) on 01323 417400 ext.3567.
For an application form and job description, please contact the Human Resources Department, Eastbourne District General Hospital, Kings Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 2UD, tel. 01323 414937 quoting the reference number, or email

The Trust is committed to ensuring that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, marital status, age, creed, colour, race or ethnic origins, or is disadvantaged by requirements which cannot be shown to be justified. The Trust interviews all disabled job applicants, who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy, and considers them on their abilities. Job shares will be considered for all posts. Please note that should we experience a high level of interest in the post, a vacancy will be expired early. It is important that your application meets the minimum requirements of the person specification, as we will shortlist against these details.

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Agency/Employer: NHS
Town or City: Eastbourne
Location: East Sussex
Sector: Health
Related Job Titles: Certified Pharmacy Technician,Pharmacy,Pharmacy Technician
Permanent/Contract:
Experience: 0 years
Date: 23-05-2004
Salary: 12815-£22 Local Currency / Not stated

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