Ward-Based Pharmacy Technician: Medicines Reconciliation

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major NHS trust in East England is seeking a dedicated pharmacy professional to undertake drug management duties and support patient care. This role involves responsibilities like managing prescriptions, counseling patients, and ensuring effective pharmacy practices. Candidates should have an Accredited Checking Technician qualification and must excel in communication and teamwork. This organization prioritizes staff development with flexible work options and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Flexible working opportunities

27 days annual leave

Access to NHS discounts

Health and Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Completed an accredited training course in Medicines Reconciliation.
• Must have effective communication skills to converse with patients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work flexibly and react positively to change.

Responsibilities

• Undertake pharmacy duties including Medicines Management and Optimisation.
• End-check on prescriptions validated by a pharmacist.
• Support ward-based clinical pharmacy by assessing Patients Own Drugs.

Skills

Accredited Checking Technician qualification

Medicines Reconciliation

Effective communication

Team player

Education

Relevant experience in pharmacy

Job description

A major NHS trust in East England is seeking a dedicated pharmacy professional to undertake drug management duties and support patient care. This role involves responsibilities like managing prescriptions, counseling patients, and ensuring effective pharmacy practices. Candidates should have an Accredited Checking Technician qualification and must excel in communication and teamwork. This organization prioritizes staff development with flexible work options and extensive training opportunities.