Pharmacy Technician

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking Pharmacy Technicians to join their inpatient pharmacy team in Blackburn, England. This role welcomes applicants at any career stage and includes comprehensive training programs. Pharmacy Technicians will manage various duties including controlled drug management, patient counselling, and stock management. The environment promotes flexible work hours and a friendly team atmosphere, making it ideal for professionals looking to develop their careers in pharmacy.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Technicians at any career stage are encouraged to apply.
• Comprehensive training program available for each rotation.
• Willingness to participate in a full induction program is required.

Responsibilities

• Dispensary and controlled drug management.
• Reconcile patient medication histories and support discharge planning.
• Monitor security and storage conditions of medicines.

Skills

Controlled drug management

Medicines management

Counselling on medication

Stock management

Job description

The inpatient pharmacy at East Lancashire Teaching Hospital provides a range of services to patients across East Lancashire.

Pharmacy Technicians at any stage of their career are welcome to apply. We have a comprehensive training program for each rotation. We want to hear from you if you're interested in moving in a new sector, recently qualified, due to qualify, or thinking about returning to the register.

Our Pharmacy Technicians play a key role in our daily operations. The advancement and training opportunities for Pharmacy Technicians provide the opportunity to further develop your career as a Pharmacy Technician.

Making the transition can be a big decision, so we would welcome requests to view the department ahead of interviews.

Our Rotational Teams Provide Services Across Several Areas Including

• Dispensary and controlled drug management
• Reconciling patient medication histories at ward level, ordering new supplies of medications, and supporting discharge planning
• Medicines management duties such as monitoring the security and storage conditions of medicines in clinical areas
• Providing counselling and advice on best use of medicines to patients
• Working in our aseptic unit to prepare IV medications
• Monitoring and managing specialist medications
• Stock management

We are a big and friendly team, and we provide a full induction program to new starters.

The inpatient hospital services operate during core hours from 08:00 to 19:00. Our standard working hours are 09:00 to 17:30, with 1 in 8 weekends worked for lieu days, or overtime. We are happy to talk flex, as we have worked hard to ensure our existing team find a role to fit around commitments outside of work.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Heather Horrocks Job title: Senior Pharmacy Technician - Medicines Management Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01254 733740