Clinical Pharmacy Technician: Hospital Progression to Band5

East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is looking for a Clinical Pharmacy Technician for the General and Specialist Medicine team at The William Harvey Hospital, Ashford. The successful applicant will play a crucial role in providing a patient-focused medicines-management service, working within a multi-disciplinary team. Responsibilities include medication history compilation, patient counselling, and participating in discharge planning. This position is ideal for newly qualified pharmacy technicians seeking a fulfilling hospital career with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified or from community settings.
• Commitment to in-house progression policy.
• Experience with medication histories and compliance promotion.

Responsibilities

• Complete detailed medication histories using multiple sources.
• Counsel patients on new or changed medications.
• Aide doctors and nurses with medication queries.
• Evaluate the suitability of patients’ medications.
• Participate in discharge planning with healthcare professionals.
• Accuracy check dispensed items in the hospital dispensary.
• Carry out audits on department procedures.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Patient counselling

Medication management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Qualification as Pharmacy Technician

Job description

A healthcare trust in the UK is looking for a Clinical Pharmacy Technician for the General and Specialist Medicine team at The William Harvey Hospital, Ashford. The successful applicant will play a crucial role in providing a patient-focused medicines-management service, working within a multi-disciplinary team. Responsibilities include medication history compilation, patient counselling, and participating in discharge planning. This position is ideal for newly qualified pharmacy technicians seeking a fulfilling hospital career with opportunities for advancement.