Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Torquay; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly motivated Registered Pharmacy Technician to join their ward-based clinical team. This role offers the opportunity to provide an effective pharmacy service, ensuring patient safety and efficient medication management. Ideal candidates will possess excellent interpersonal skills, confidence in using their initiative, and a passion for teamwork. The position is based in a friendly and supportive environment, close to beautiful natural landscapes, making it an attractive opportunity for those looking to balance work and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Experience in ward-based pharmacy services is preferred.
• Ability to work well with healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Undertake medicines reconciliation reviews for inpatients.
• Liaise with ward teams to ensure patient safety.
• Assist in training pre-registration technicians.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Initiative

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician Qualification

Job description

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated Registered Pharmacy Technician to join our ward-based clinical team.

We welcome applications from experienced and newly registered Pharmacy Technicians who have the qualities to fulfil the requirements of this role.

We are looking for somebody with a friendly demeanour and excellent interpersonal skills which enable you to work well with other healthcare professionals.

Confidence to use your own initiative is required, as well as problem-solving skills and the enjoyment from working as part of a team.

Post is Band 4/5 depending on experience.

As part of the Medicines Optimisation team, you will provide an effective, integrated ward-based pharmacy service.

1. Undertake medicines reconciliation reviews on all newly admitted inpatients.
2. Liaise with ward teams to ensure patient safety.
3. Manage an effective system to ensure efficient and economic provision of stock.
4. Support the dispensary and other areas of pharmacy to ensure timely provision of medicines for patients.
5. Undertake mandatory audits and data collection.
6. Assist in the training and development of pre-registration technicians and other pharmacy staff.
7. As an Accredited Checking Technician, you will participate in the rota for final accuracy check of dispensed items for both inpatients and outpatients.

You will be joining our friendly and supportive pharmacy team on the main hospital site on the outskirts of Torquay.

Please visit the trust website for more information.

Why work with us - Torbay Hospital provides acute care for the local community and has several community hospitals, and is a hot-spot for those who are considering living by the sea or within half an hour of Dartmoor National Park and an hour to Exmoor National Park. Meanwhile, Plymouth and Exeter are also both within a short drive to enjoy the culture, maritime history and shopping experiences.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name: Dan Dodwell
Job title: Clinical Technician Manager
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 01803 655285

Speak to Dan/Liz for further information.