Clinical Pharmacy Tech: Patient-Focused Meds Management

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A large hospital trust in England is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Technician to join their General and Specialist Medicine / Frailty team. This role focuses on patient-centered medicines management and involves counseling patients, assisting clinicians, and performing medication reconciliations. A qualified Pharmacy Technician is required, with opportunities for progression to band 5. The trust emphasizes patient safety and continuous staff development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide patient-focused medicines management.
• Experience in a hospital pharmacy is preferred.
• Strong communication skills with clinicians.

Responsibilities

• Complete detailed medication histories for patient care.
• Counsel patients on medications to promote compliance.
• Assist healthcare professionals with medication queries.
• Evaluate patients' own medications for hospital use.
• Participate in discharge planning with healthcare teams.
• Accuracy check dispensed items in pharmacy.
• Conduct audits to ensure procedural compliance.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Patient counseling

Medication reconciliation

Communication with healthcare professionals

Education

Qualified Pharmacy Technician

Job description

A large hospital trust in England is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Technician to join their General and Specialist Medicine / Frailty team. This role focuses on patient-centered medicines management and involves counseling patients, assisting clinicians, and performing medication reconciliations. A qualified Pharmacy Technician is required, with opportunities for progression to band 5. The trust emphasizes patient safety and continuous staff development in a supportive environment.