Lead Pharmacy Technician – Acute Medicine & Training Lead

NHS; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Chelmsford is seeking a Lead Pharmacy Technician to oversee pharmacy services in the acute medical unit. Key responsibilities include leading service delivery, liaising with medical staff on medication issues, and training pharmacy team members. Requires a registered pharmacy technician with GPhC and minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in a hospital. The role offers a salary of £38,682 per year, with a supportive work environment to enhance career development.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Access to appropriate training

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacy technician with GPhC.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop pharmacy services to patients on the acute medical unit.
• Review patients' own medication and resolve queries.
• Liaise with doctors and nurses regarding discrepancies in medication.
• Promote reporting and shared learning from medication incidents.
• Perform accuracy checks on prescriptions and orders.
• Provide counselling on the use of medicines to patients.
• Guide ward and medical staff on the use of medicines.
• Identify learning needs of the pharmacy team and implement training.

Job description

A healthcare organization in Chelmsford is seeking a Lead Pharmacy Technician to oversee pharmacy services in the acute medical unit. Key responsibilities include leading service delivery, liaising with medical staff on medication issues, and training pharmacy team members. Requires a registered pharmacy technician with GPhC and minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in a hospital. The role offers a salary of £38,682 per year, with a supportive work environment to enhance career development.