Pharmacy Preceptorship Technician - Salford, United Kingdom - Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Description

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified pharmacy technician (or a pre-registration Pharmacy Technician due to qualify in September 2024) to join our team.

You will have the opportunity to take part in personal development to help support you through your career.

Main duties of the job

To provide a comprehensive pharmaceutical service with particular emphasis on the technical aspects of the accurate preparation and dispensing of medicines to in-patients, out-patients and patients being discharged from hospital, and for the supply of medicines to wards, departments, and partnership organisations under supervision.

To work alongside Clinical Pharmacists supporting the Medicines Management service to the wards, ensuring patients receive the highest standards of care in the management of their medication. Duties will include taking medication histories, assessment of patients own drugs (POD's), and preparation of medication for discharge.

To work within a General Practice to maximise understanding of, and contribution to, whole system care, enabling patients to get the best from their medicines. This will include working towards approved protocols, improving repeat prescribing processes, promotion of repeat dispensing, medicines reconciliation, minimising clinical risk and aiming to reduce wasted medicines.

About us

Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country.Salford is the place, which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults. Salford Care Organisation is responsible for delivering a range of acute, community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond.

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers

In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

Registration

Essential

Qualifications

Essential

Knowledge

Essential

Desirable