Near Patient Pharmacy Technician

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Chelmsford seeks a motivated Near Patient Pharmacy Technician to deliver clinical services and support pharmacy operations. The role requires GPhC registration and a recognised ACT qualification. Responsibilities include dispensing prescriptions, answering drug queries, and performing medication reconciliations. This position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Current recognised ACT qualification is essential.
• Full registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Responsibilities

• Dispense inpatient, outpatient and TTA prescriptions accurately.
• Final check clinically screened prescriptions before release.
• Provide appropriate counselling with completed prescriptions.
• Answer drug information queries from patients and staff.
• Perform medication reconciliations and identify discrepancies.
• Assess suitability of medication returns and patient medicines.

Education

Current recognised ACT qualification

Full registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen within the Pharmacy Department at Broomfield Hospital for a motivated and enthusiastic Near Patient Pharmacy Technician to work as part of our ward clinical service.

We are looking for a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician, registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, to join our department. The post holder will actively be involved in delivering a clinical ward service within the hospital. They will also contribute to a wide range of other pharmacy services including Dispensary services and Medicines Management.

The right applicant will be a dedicated, hardworking individual that works well in a team environment as well as under their own initiative. Attention to detail and organisational skills are essential.

Based in the busy town of Chelmsford, Mid Essex Hospital is part of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust and the Pharmacy Department now has around 300 staff working across 3 sites.

Responsibilities

• Dispense inpatient, outpatient and TTA (discharge) prescriptions. Process prescriptions using the pharmacy stock control and ePrescribing system, select, count, package and label prescription items according to department procedure. Make records as necessary.
• Final check clinically screened prescriptions and orders prepared by other Pharmacy staff before release to the patient.
• Hand out completed prescriptions with appropriate counselling.
• Answer drug information queries from patients, nursing and medical staff using appropriate reference resources, and refer to Pharmacist when necessary.
• Assess suitability of medication for return to stock. Return items to stock using the pharmacy stock control and ePrescribing system or dispose of according to departmental procedure.
• Perform ward based medication reconciliations. Identify and document any medication discrepancies, referring to the ward pharmacist, GP, or medical team when necessary.
• Assess the suitability of patients own medicines for use in Hospital.
• Check patient locker contents and order individual patient medication for supply by the dispensary, liaising with the ward Pharmacist.
• Check the TTA prescriptions against patients own drugs, arrange for further supplies to be dispensed if necessary and remove discontinued medicines.
• Identify patient compliance issues: arrange dispensing of blister packed medicines, liaising with doctor and community Pharmacy. Provide other compliance aids as necessary.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

Qualifications

• Current recognised ACT qualification is essential. We welcome applicants due to qualify early 2025.
• Full registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Additional Information

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population. Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative. We collaborate with other valuable partners, including Healthwatch organisations, voluntary and community sector organisations and local authorities.