Clinical Pharmacy Technician – Medicines Optimisation (Band 5)

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; Ilford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Band 5 Clinical Pharmacy Technician to support ward-based clinical pharmacy and medicines optimisation services across inpatient areas. You will work with pharmacists, doctors and nurses to improve patient outcomes and medication safety.

The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week) with participation in weekend and bank holiday rotas, and requires registration with the GPhC and Accredited Checking Technician status.

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a UK Pharmacy Technician.
• Accredited checking technician.
• Qualifications to be NVQ Assessor / Educational Supervisor / Practice Supervisor.
• Has completed a regional Medicines Optimisation Programme or equivalent (for completion of Medication Histories, Patients Own Medicine Assessments, Ordering for Supply).

Responsibilities

• Undertake medicines reconciliation and accurate medication history taking.
• Assess and manage patients' own medicines to support safe and effective treatment.
• Support medicines supply processes, including ordering and discharge planning.
• Provide counselling and medicines-related advice to patients and carers.
• Contribute to medicines optimisation initiatives and quality improvement projects.
• Support audit, governance and assurance activities, including medicines security and controlled drug standards.
• Deliver medicines management training and support to ward staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient counselling

Education

GPhC registered pharmacy technician (UK)

Accredited checking technician

NVQ Assessor / Educational Supervisor / Practice Supervisor

Medicines optimisation programme completion

Job description

The Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Band 5 Clinical Pharmacy Technician to support ward-based clinical pharmacy and medicines optimisation services across inpatient areas. You will work with pharmacists, doctors and nurses to improve patient outcomes and medication safety.

The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week) with participation in weekend and bank holiday rotas, and requires registration with the GPhC and Accredited Checking Technician status.