- Work with members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Undertake ward-based dispensing to facilitate discharge from hospital
- Ensure medicines are in the right place at the right time
- Take drug histories and perform medicines reconciliation
- Educate nursing staff with regards to medicine matters on the ward
- Train junior members of the Pharmacy Department
- Significant experience of Technical pharmacy service delivery post qualification acquired through NVQ3 in Pharmacy Services or BTEC equivalent level qualification plus specialist training and experience to degree or equivalent level.
- Experience of working in a similar role
- Numeracy skills
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Good team working skills
- Demonstrable attention to detail
- Computer literate
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Knowledge of Medicines Management
- Knowledge and understanding of Pharmaceutical technical procedures specific to the area of work
- Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills (NVQ) or equivalent qualification
- Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Demonstrates continued professional development or equivalent knowledge through experience
- Excellent physical fitness and good general health
- Flexibility in working hours to suit the needs of the department
Higher Level Pharmacy Technician - Bradford, United Kingdom - Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Description
Job summary
Are you a patient-centred individual who enjoys working in a multi-disciplinary team? Do you want to make a direct difference to patient care and work in a NHS Trust that values their team and their development?
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and flexible Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly and dedicated clinical services team.
Main duties of the job
You will:
This role is critical to assist the efficient flow of patients, high rates of medicines reconciliation and to maintain a high standard in seven day clinical pharmacy services.
If you believe you have what it takes to help deliver the benefits of this service, then please get in touch.
About us
We can offer staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites, pension scheme including life assurance cover and advice on childcare.
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand-new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
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