Pharmacy Technician Higher Level - Pharmacy Services

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is hiring a Clinical Pharmacy Technician for a maternity leave cover role. You will work within the neurosciences pharmacy team to provide patient-focused pharmaceutical care and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. The role requires registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council and experience in pharmacy. This position includes participation in weekend and holiday rotas.

Qualifications

• Registered with The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Significant post-qualification experience required.
• Excellent communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Work as an integral member of the pharmacy team.
• Provide high quality, patient-focused pharmaceutical care.
• Obtain and document medication histories.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient-focused pharmaceutical care

Medication history documentation

Education

Accredited dispensary checking technician qualification

Registered with The General Pharmaceutical Council

Job description

Overview

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff in clinical and non-clinical roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

Role

QUEEN ELIZABETH UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL CLINICAL PHARMACY TECHNICIAN – Neurosciences, OMFS, Spinal
Band 5
37 hours per week
Maternity leave cover – 8 months fixed term

Responsibilities

• Work as an integral member of the neurosciences pharmacy team, in collaboration with neurosciences clinical pharmacists and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Provide high quality, patient-focused pharmaceutical care to patients within the Neurosciences specialty.
• Obtain and document medication histories; facilitate and streamline the discharge process; liaise with GPs, community pharmacists and the primary care team.

Qualifications

• Registered with The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Accredited dispensary checking technician qualification (PDCT).
• Significant post-qualification experience and excellent communication skills.
• Suitable training will be provided to the successful applicant.

Additional Information

The hours will be worked Monday to Friday with participation in weekend and public holiday rotas. If you are interested, please contact: Claire Saleh, Advanced Pharmacist for Neurosciences on 0141 452 3877 or email [e-mail].

Application notes: This post may close early due to volume of responses. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications, shortlisting feedback cannot be provided.

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