Permanent Clinical Pharmacy Technician Position at NHS Jobs-Apply Now

jobs pharmaguidelines; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Technician to implement medicines optimisation initiatives at their Chelsea location. You will handle medicine reconciliation, support patient self-administration, and actively participate in patient counseling. The position is full-time, offering a salary between £34,089 and £41,498 annually, and is a permanent role. This opportunity also involves working closely with ward pharmacists and managing medication supply pathways.

Responsibilities

• Complete the medicine reconciliation process.
• Assess Patients Own Drugs (PODs) and order medicines.
• Support self-administration by patients and/or carers.

Job description

Overview

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. The Clinical Pharmacy Technician will collaborate with ward pharmacists to implement medicines optimisation initiatives in line with departmental policies.

Responsibilities

The Clinical Pharmacy Technician will complete the medicine reconciliation process, assess Patients Own Drugs (PODs), and order medicines as an accredited medicines optimisation pharmacy technician. The role involves supporting the implementation of self-administration by patients and/or carers and managing the medication supply pathway efficiently, including the transfer of medicines between wards. The Clinical Pharmacy Technician will actively participate in patient counseling, obtain specific accreditations for oral chemotherapy counseling, and liaise with ward and pharmacy staff to address technical queries or problems with patients, referring to the ward pharmacist when necessary.

Qualifications

No explicit qualifications listed in the original description.

Job Details

• Posting Date: 01 February 2024
• Salary: £34,089.00 to £41,498.00 per year
• Additional Salary Information: £34,089.00 – £41,498.00 a year
• Hours: Full time
• Closing Date: 15 February 2024
• Location: Chelsea, SW3 6JJ
• Company: NHS Jobs
• Job Type: Permanent
• Job Reference: C9282-24-0129