Pharmacy Technician Opportunity at HMP Oakwood- Apply now

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Job summary

A national healthcare organization is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support medication management at HMP Oakwood. The role involves administering medications, managing stocks, and ensuring patient compliance. Ideal candidates will be experienced in patient care and demonstrate strong communication skills. This is a great opportunity to grow your pharmacy career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in administеring medications in healthcare settings.
• Knowledge of medication storage and management practices.
• Ability to liaise effectively with healthcare teams and external providers.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications during morning and evening rounds.
• Manage stock and order medications as needed.
• Action patient prescription requests efficiently.
• Assist in medication review clinics and check compliance.

Skills

Patient care

Medication management

Communication skills

Job description

Job Details

• Posting Date: 22 April 2024


• Salary: £30,000.00 to £36,300.00 per year


• Additional Salary Information: £30,000.00 – £36,300.00 a year


• Hours: Full time


• Closing Date: 16 May 2024


• Location: Featherstone, WV10 7QD


• Company: NHS Jobs


• Job Type: Permanent


• Job Reference: E0314-24-2260

Summary

ADD TO LIFE. EVERY LIFE

Where making a difference changes lives. Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your existing pharmacy skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the opportunity for you.

As a Pharmacy Technician for HMP Oakwood, you will have direct patient contact to ensure medicines management is robustly delivered in a safe and secure environment. Your duties will include:

• Administering medications during morning and evening meds rounds located on the residential units of the establishment.


• Stock management and ordering of medications.


• Actioning patient prescription requests.


• Assisting in medication review clinics.


• Liaising with internal and external providers for positive patient outcomes.


• Conduct spot-checks to ensure patient compliance with medications in their possession.


• Carry out medication reconciliations for all new patients to HMP Oakwood.


• Investigating any missed medications.

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