Clinical Pharmacy Tech (GSM) - Band 4 to 5 progression

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Ashford

Full-Time

Immediately

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Job Description

Would you like a challenge? Would you like to have a role where you feel you can make a difference every day? We have a permanent vacancy for a band 4 to 5 progression Clinical Pharmacy Technician to work within the General and Specialist Medicine / Frailty team at The William Harvey Hospital, Ashford.

This is a fast-paced but varied and exciting environment, where your clinical knowledge is constantly developed to provide a patient-focused medicines management service. You will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, with the goal of ensuring we provide an excellent service to our patients, prioritizing their safety and well-being in everything we do. The role will involve regular teaching to other clinicians and healthcare professionals working in the GSM / Frailty team.

The band 4 to 5 progression post is suitable for pharmacy technicians looking to work in a hospital pharmacy, who are newly qualified or community-based and looking to start their hospital career. To progress to the band 5, the successful applicant would need to successfully complete the in-house progression policy. As part of the progression, the applicant would also need to display specialist knowledge in general and specialist medicine.

Key Responsibilities:

Completing detailed medication histories using a multitude of sources in order to reconcile with current inpatient medications and make interventions where appropriate.
Counseling patients on new or changed medications to help promote compliance.
Aiding doctors and nurses with medication queries.
Evaluating the suitability of patients' own medications for use whilst in the hospital setting.
Participating in the discharge planning of patients with ward staff and other healthcare professionals both in secondary and primary care.
Accuracy checking of dispensed items in our main hospital dispensary or satellite pharmacy within the acute medicines unit.
Carrying out audits on the department to ensure procedures are being followed.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families, and carers we care for every day.

Job Requirements

Work permit in United Kingdom: Required

English language skill: Intermediate (B1)

Driver's license: Not required

Suitable Qualifications

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