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Main area: Medicines reconciliation pharmacy technician Grade: Band 5 Contract: Permanent Hours: Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Job ref: 246-COR6745692-A Site: Hellesdon Hospital Town: Norwich Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 gross per annum pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 04/02/2025 23:59 Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk. At any one time, around 23,000 people in Norfolk and Suffolk are receiving care and attention from the Trust. We believe in whole life care - seeing people in the context of their whole lives, understanding the importance of good physical health, friends, family, spirituality, culture, home, work, education and a sense of purpose and achievement to experience good mental health. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience. Job overview
Are you a highly motivated, proactive, and enthusiastic pharmacy technician looking to step into a rewarding role in mental health care? If the answer is yes, we have an exciting opportunity to join our friendly, innovative, and supportive medicines management pharmacy team as a
Band 5 Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician (MMT) . This post is suitable for a GPhC registered pharmacy technician wanting to move sector and from any clinical background. The successful candidate will be based at Hellesdon Hospital in Norwich and may be required to travel to different sites with travel reimbursement. The ideal candidate will work closely with our pharmacists and MMTs, carrying out various medicines management activities to provide a patient-orientated, high quality and comprehensive clinical medicines management service to designated inpatient wards primarily at Hellesdon Hospital. You will hold an Accredited accuracy checking qualification and be proficient in medicines reconciliation. You will have a flexible approach to the needs of the service and have a strong teamwork ethic. You must be well organised and able to prioritise your own work, have good interpersonal skills and be confident working independently, and as a fully integrated member of the multidisciplinary team. Main duties of the job
You will be part of a team delivering clinical pharmacy services to: Adult mental health inpatient wards (Norwich and Kings Lynn) Kingfisher Mother and Baby Unit (Perinatal mental health service – Norwich) Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment (Norwich and Kings Lynn) Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (Norwich) Drug monitoring clinic (Norwich) As a medicines management technician, you will: Work with other medicines management technicians and team managers to provide adequate cover for activities across dispensary and clinical services, prioritising and directing as required to ensure that optimum service delivery is maintained. Order medicines for stock and individual patients at ward-level in preparation for discharge using the appropriate IT systems. Participate in medicines management schemes on the wards including Patients Own Drugs, Self-administration, medicines reconciliation and non-stock top ups. Maintain a good stock control on the wards. Undertake patient counselling about their medicines and provide individualised information and advice about medicines to patients, carers, and other health professionals e.g., medical and nursing staff. Involve in discharge planning for service users ensuring a seamless medicines pathway into primary care. Participate in Trust wide medicines management initiatives. Participate in medicines management audit projects. Support the education and training for student pharmacy technicians and trainee pharmacists. Working for our organisation
NSFT is a forward-thinking hospital offering mental health care in Norfolk and Suffolk. We are one of the largest mental health trusts in the UK with strong links to the School of Pharmacy and Medical School at the nearby University of East Anglia. Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly, and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive. Person specification
Qualifications
BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent. Registration with GPhC Skills
Empathy with people suffering from mental health problems Able to work as both part of a small team and on own initiative Able to communicate ideas and concepts easily Experience
Working in a busy ward/dispensary environment Working experience of mental health environment EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification).. We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying. DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK (formerly CRB) FOR POSTS WITH DIRECT SERVICE USER CONTACT - Please be advised that due to recent changes in the DBS Service, organisations no longer receive copies of DBS Disclosures – these are sent directly to candidates only.
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Band 5
Main area: Medicines reconciliation pharmacy technician Grade: Band 5 Contract: Permanent Hours: Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Job ref: 246-COR6745692-A Site: Hellesdon Hospital Town: Norwich Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 gross per annum pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 04/02/2025 23:59 Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk. At any one time, around 23,000 people in Norfolk and Suffolk are receiving care and attention from the Trust. We believe in whole life care - seeing people in the context of their whole lives, understanding the importance of good physical health, friends, family, spirituality, culture, home, work, education and a sense of purpose and achievement to experience good mental health. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience. Job overview
Are you a highly motivated, proactive, and enthusiastic pharmacy technician looking to step into a rewarding role in mental health care? If the answer is yes, we have an exciting opportunity to join our friendly, innovative, and supportive medicines management pharmacy team as a
Band 5 Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician (MMT) . This post is suitable for a GPhC registered pharmacy technician wanting to move sector and from any clinical background. The successful candidate will be based at Hellesdon Hospital in Norwich and may be required to travel to different sites with travel reimbursement. The ideal candidate will work closely with our pharmacists and MMTs, carrying out various medicines management activities to provide a patient-orientated, high quality and comprehensive clinical medicines management service to designated inpatient wards primarily at Hellesdon Hospital. You will hold an Accredited accuracy checking qualification and be proficient in medicines reconciliation. You will have a flexible approach to the needs of the service and have a strong teamwork ethic. You must be well organised and able to prioritise your own work, have good interpersonal skills and be confident working independently, and as a fully integrated member of the multidisciplinary team. Main duties of the job
You will be part of a team delivering clinical pharmacy services to: Adult mental health inpatient wards (Norwich and Kings Lynn) Kingfisher Mother and Baby Unit (Perinatal mental health service – Norwich) Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment (Norwich and Kings Lynn) Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (Norwich) Drug monitoring clinic (Norwich) As a medicines management technician, you will: Work with other medicines management technicians and team managers to provide adequate cover for activities across dispensary and clinical services, prioritising and directing as required to ensure that optimum service delivery is maintained. Order medicines for stock and individual patients at ward-level in preparation for discharge using the appropriate IT systems. Participate in medicines management schemes on the wards including Patients Own Drugs, Self-administration, medicines reconciliation and non-stock top ups. Maintain a good stock control on the wards. Undertake patient counselling about their medicines and provide individualised information and advice about medicines to patients, carers, and other health professionals e.g., medical and nursing staff. Involve in discharge planning for service users ensuring a seamless medicines pathway into primary care. Participate in Trust wide medicines management initiatives. Participate in medicines management audit projects. Support the education and training for student pharmacy technicians and trainee pharmacists. Working for our organisation
NSFT is a forward-thinking hospital offering mental health care in Norfolk and Suffolk. We are one of the largest mental health trusts in the UK with strong links to the School of Pharmacy and Medical School at the nearby University of East Anglia. Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly, and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive. Person specification
Qualifications
BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent. Registration with GPhC Skills
Empathy with people suffering from mental health problems Able to work as both part of a small team and on own initiative Able to communicate ideas and concepts easily Experience
Working in a busy ward/dispensary environment Working experience of mental health environment EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification).. We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying. DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK (formerly CRB) FOR POSTS WITH DIRECT SERVICE USER CONTACT - Please be advised that due to recent changes in the DBS Service, organisations no longer receive copies of DBS Disclosures – these are sent directly to candidates only.
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