University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust are looking for motivated and driven Pharmacy Technicians to join their Medicines Optimisation team.
This post is suitable for: Qualified medicines management/optimisation technicians looking for a new challenge or a change of location Community based pharmacy technicians looking for a career change
You should be able to work as part of a team but also have the ability to work flexibly and independently in a professional manner. The role will involve interaction with a variety of people, including patients, nurses and doctors therefore applicants must possess excellent communication skills.
Main duties of the job
Medicines optimisation duties on the wards, undertaking medicines reconciliation, patient's own drug assessments, patient counselling and reducing unnecessary wastage on discharge by managing the medication supply pathway and providing a one-stop dispensing service Dispensary duties including checking dispensed medicines as an Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT)
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
As a Trust we can offer you a wide range of benefits including: Excellent Education and Training Development opportunities Physiotherapy and Occupational Health Support Salary sacrifice scheme Unsocial hours payment
You will be required to work on the late night, weekend and bank holiday rotas. You will also be required to work flexibly.
The trust and pharmacy team values and champions inclusivity and diversity. We are open to discussions on flexible working, part time and job share opportunities.
Informal visits and enquiries are fully supported and encouraged.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Pharmaceutical Science and BTEC in Pharmacy Services Registration to The General Pharmaceutical Council Accredited Checking Technician Accredited Medicines Management Technician
Desirable
Worked in an educational supervisor capacity
Experience
Essential
Regular patient contact Working in primary or secondary care
Desirable
Minimum 2 year experience as qualified technician Experience of co-ordination or supervision of junior staff
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
Neat, accurate, numerate Basic I.T.
Desirable
Knowledge of Wellsky software Experience using EPMA
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Castle Lane East
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
153-SP04147 #J-18808-Ljbffr
This post is suitable for: Qualified medicines management/optimisation technicians looking for a new challenge or a change of location Community based pharmacy technicians looking for a career change
You should be able to work as part of a team but also have the ability to work flexibly and independently in a professional manner. The role will involve interaction with a variety of people, including patients, nurses and doctors therefore applicants must possess excellent communication skills.
Main duties of the job
Medicines optimisation duties on the wards, undertaking medicines reconciliation, patient's own drug assessments, patient counselling and reducing unnecessary wastage on discharge by managing the medication supply pathway and providing a one-stop dispensing service Dispensary duties including checking dispensed medicines as an Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT)
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
As a Trust we can offer you a wide range of benefits including: Excellent Education and Training Development opportunities Physiotherapy and Occupational Health Support Salary sacrifice scheme Unsocial hours payment
You will be required to work on the late night, weekend and bank holiday rotas. You will also be required to work flexibly.
The trust and pharmacy team values and champions inclusivity and diversity. We are open to discussions on flexible working, part time and job share opportunities.
Informal visits and enquiries are fully supported and encouraged.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Pharmaceutical Science and BTEC in Pharmacy Services Registration to The General Pharmaceutical Council Accredited Checking Technician Accredited Medicines Management Technician
Desirable
Worked in an educational supervisor capacity
Experience
Essential
Regular patient contact Working in primary or secondary care
Desirable
Minimum 2 year experience as qualified technician Experience of co-ordination or supervision of junior staff
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
Neat, accurate, numerate Basic I.T.
Desirable
Knowledge of Wellsky software Experience using EPMA
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Castle Lane East
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
153-SP04147 #J-18808-Ljbffr
