Pharmacy Technician | East London NHS Foundation Trust
You will use pharmacy electronic ordering systems to co-ordinate and maintain supply of medicines to wards and work with the other technicians to improve stock systems and reduce waste. You will also support the pharmacists with medicines reconciliation as well as undertaking audits and stock reviews.
We are enthusiastic about supporting our staff to develop, as such, you will be required to work across our pharmacy dispensary and clinical teams. You will be an accredited medicines management training (AIMMS) and/or Accredited checking technician training (ACT) or working towards it.You should have aBTEC / NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent and be registered on the UK GPHC professional registration.
- To assist with the provision of a high-quality pharmacy optimisation service to patients of the
- Co-ordinates and maintains medication supply to the wards and teams.
- Assesses identified patient’s individual pharmaceutical care needs within 72 hours of admission.
- Initiates and completes a medicine reconciliation for each identified patient.
- Is a key member of the Multidisciplinary Team, participating in weekly team meetings to maximise
- To support the clinical pharmacy team in attaining CQUIN and KPI targets
- Ensures all documentation in regard to Medications Optimisation on the unit is completed
- To participate in dispensary duties where applicable
- To maintain Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) status
- To prepare and maintain Medicines Optimisation (MOPs) accreditation.
- To prepare discharge medication (TTAs) in a timely and efficient manner
- To communicate discharge information to patients, Community Pharmacies and GPs
- To participate in the weekend rota.
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting young people and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
We are also passionate about staff well-being and the trust also pride themselves on learning and development.
Please for further information kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.
This advert closes on Wednesday 23 Oct 2024