Ward-Based Medicines Optimisation Technician

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust; Truro; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in Cornwall is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join their ward-based pharmacy team. The ideal candidate will hold relevant accreditations and have significant experience in hospital pharmacy. Responsibilities include optimizing patient medication use, taking drug histories, and supervising staff. The trust is dedicated to safe medicine practices and offers opportunities for flexible working. Interested candidates should have the required qualifications and a commitment to high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Accredited Checking or Medicines Optimisation courses required.
• Must have significant experience in a hospital pharmacy.
• Experience with Top Up systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Optimise safe and effective use of medicine.
• Supervise junior staff and trainees.
• Participate in departmental audits.

Skills

Patient counselling

Drug history assessment

Audit and review

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician's GHPC

Pharmacy Technician Certificate (City & Guilds or equivalent)

Accredited Checking or Medicines Optimisation Accreditation

Job description

A leading NHS trust in Cornwall is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join their ward-based pharmacy team. The ideal candidate will hold relevant accreditations and have significant experience in hospital pharmacy. Responsibilities include optimizing patient medication use, taking drug histories, and supervising staff. The trust is dedicated to safe medicine practices and offers opportunities for flexible working. Interested candidates should have the required qualifications and a commitment to high standards of care.