Mental Health Medicines Management Technician

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health care provider in Norfolk is seeking a proactive Band 5 Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician. This role involves providing comprehensive clinical medicines management services, primarily at the Julian Hospital in Norwich. Successful candidates will have a GPhC pharmacy technician registration, and an accuracy checking qualification. You will work closely with a dedicated team to ensure top-quality patient care and participate in ongoing training. Enjoy competitive salary and generous leave entitlements.

Benefits

Comprehensive in-house and external training programmes

Career progression

Starting annual leave of 27 days increasing to 33 days

NHS discounts

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacy technician with a GPhC registration.
• Accredited accuracy checking qualification.
• Experience in medicines reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical pharmacy services to designated wards.
• Order and manage medicines for stock and patients.
• Counsel patients and provide information about medicines.
• Participate in Trust-wide medicines management initiatives.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of electronic systems

Ability to influence and negotiate

Experience in supervision

Education

BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

ACPT recognised accuracy checking qualification

BTEC Level 4 Professional Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Services

Job description

A leading mental health care provider in Norfolk is seeking a proactive Band 5 Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician. This role involves providing comprehensive clinical medicines management services, primarily at the Julian Hospital in Norwich. Successful candidates will have a GPhC pharmacy technician registration, and an accuracy checking qualification. You will work closely with a dedicated team to ensure top-quality patient care and participate in ongoing training. Enjoy competitive salary and generous leave entitlements.