Pharmacy Technician

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Leigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an Advanced Pharmacist to provide quality pharmacy services, enhance patient care, and contribute to training staff. The successful candidate will manage medication-related tasks and oversee pharmacy operations within a dedicated team, ensuring compliance and best practices in medication management. This role offers opportunities for professional development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacist with experience in providing technical and clinical pharmacy services.
• Knowledge of medication management and patient care practices.
• Experience in supervising and training staff within pharmacy settings.

Responsibilities

• Complete medication drug histories and handle routine drug queries.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings and liaise with healthcare professionals.
• Supervise and train new starters in pharmacy services.

Skills

Medication Management

Patient Care

Pharmacy Training

Education

Pharmacy Degree

Job description

Overview

To provide quality, effective pharmacy services to improve patient care including technical and clinical services, and to assist in education and training of pharmacy and nursing staff. To promote further development of the pharmacy technician’s role within the Trust.

Key Areas

1. Medication Management
2. Supply of Drugs
3. Patient Care

Responsibilities

• Provision of a quality service, demonstrating reliability in completing medication drug histories and skill in non-routine tasks e.g. advising patients/carers on medication issues or handling routine drug queries within HBTT and GPs
• Development of and participation in Community Mental Health Team duties to include medicines reconciliation, assessment of PODs, attending multi-disciplinary meetings, and liaising with other healthcare professionals to gather relevant information on current medication and compliance status of newly admitted patients within the Home-based Treatment team (HBTT).
• Assistance in the review and management of the shared care procedures within the Home Based Treatment Team.
• Contribute to development and implementation of policies and procedures within the department and those impacting across services e.g. Home Based Treatment Medicines Management guideline.
• Supervise and train new starters within HBTT in the provision of an effective and efficient pharmacy services.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world\'s most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options. Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity. Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Olusola Adeyemi Job title: Advanced Pharmacist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01942764477