Description
We are seeking a highly efficient and motivated Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician to join our dynamic team dedicated to improving our ward-based clinical pharmacy services.
The successful candidate will provide a highly efficient medicines management service to various wards within the Emergency, Acute, Medicine, Care of the Elderly, and Surgery departments. The role involves promoting safe, efficient, and cost-effective use of medicines at ward level, supporting the provision and expansion of the medicines management pharmacy technician service across the Trust, and assisting in the induction, training, supervision, and support of new members of pharmacy staff.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing advice to patients, representatives, and healthcare professionals on medication issues
- Conducting medicines reconciliations within a timely manner to meet NICE guidelines
- Assessing patients' own drugs (PODs) for suitability for use
- Ordering 'one stop dispensing' medications in a timely manner
- Participating in audits relating to medicines management
- Maintaining the accredited checking pharmacy technician (ACPT) competency
The post holder will be required to participate in weekend working and late duties as per rota. This is a full-time post with a fixed-term contract duration of 12 months.
The ideal candidate will have experience in hospital pharmacy, specifically in medicines management, and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to work as part of a large multi-disciplinary team.
In return, we offer a competitive salary ranging from £36,943 to £44,900 per annum, depending on experience.