Clinical Pharmacy Technician – Hospital Medicines Expert

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Ashford seeks a Clinical Pharmacy Technician to join its General and Specialist Medicine/Frailty team. The role emphasizes patient safety, offering opportunities to complete medication histories, counsel patients, and aid healthcare professionals. Newly qualified pharmacy technicians or community pharmacists are encouraged to apply, and successful candidates will progress towards Band 5 after completing the in-house policy.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified pharmacy technicians welcome.
• Specialist knowledge in general and specialist medicine required.
• Eligibility for Tier 2 sponsorship must meet criteria.

Responsibilities

• Complete medication histories to reconcile inpatient medications.
• Counsel patients on new or changed medications.
• Aid medical staff with medication queries.
• Evaluate patients' medications for hospital use.
• Participate in discharge planning with healthcare professionals.
• Accuracy check dispensed items in the pharmacy.
• Conduct audits to ensure procedures are followed.
• Teach clinical skills to healthcare professionals.

Skills

Medication reconciliation

Patient counseling

Intervention initiation

Teaching clinicians

Education

Pharmacy Technician qualification

Job description

A regional healthcare provider in Ashford seeks a Clinical Pharmacy Technician to join its General and Specialist Medicine/Frailty team. The role emphasizes patient safety, offering opportunities to complete medication histories, counsel patients, and aid healthcare professionals. Newly qualified pharmacy technicians or community pharmacists are encouraged to apply, and successful candidates will progress towards Band 5 after completing the in-house policy.