Band 5/6: Locum MMT Pharmacy Technician

Pulse Healthcare; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic healthcare provider in Barnsley is looking for a skilled Locum MMT Pharmacy Technician. The successful candidate will manage medication dispensing, conduct reviews, and offer clinical advice within a multidisciplinary team. Essential qualifications include registration with the GPHC and experience developing EPMA systems. This role ensures optimal patient outcomes and compliance with regulatory standards, while supporting both the pharmacy team and junior staff training.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPHC.
• Experience in developing EPMA systems.
• Recent experience in an acute NHS hospital settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage the dispensing of medications and conduct medication reviews.
• Provide clinical advice to healthcare professionals and patients.
• Oversee safe storage and handling of pharmaceuticals.

Skills

Clinical knowledge of pharmacotherapy

Communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPHC)

Tools

EPMA systems

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Locum MMT Pharmacy Technician to join our team in Barnsley. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment, providing essential support to the pharmacy team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safe and effective use of medications, contributing to patient care plans, and supporting the overall healthcare team. Experience in developing EPMA (Electronic Prescribing) systems is essential.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for managing the dispensing of medications, conducting medication reviews, and providing clinical advice to healthcare professionals and patients. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes, participate in ward rounds, and contribute to the development and implementation of clinical guidelines. You will oversee the safe storage and handling of pharmaceuticals, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and provide training and support to junior staff. Your caseload will primarily involve ward duties with some dispensary support, and you will play a key role in developing and implementing EPMA systems.

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPHC)
• Experience in developing EPMA (Electronic Prescribing) systems
• Recent experience on wards in an acute NHS hospital
• Strong clinical knowledge and understanding of pharmacotherapy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience in conducting medication reviews and providing clinical advice
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and best practices in pharmacy

Reasonable Adjustments

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

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