Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and proactive Pharmacy Technician to join our pharmacy department for 22.5 hours per week. The role is varied and constantly evolving to meet the needs of the service. Whether you are working alongside clinical ward pharmacists, supporting the digital pharmacy, conducting audits or investigations or accuracy checking, no two days are the same. You must be able to work collaboratively to deliver the highest quality of care, and to encourage the development of others, the service and yourselves. The post will involve travel across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Currently there are no weekend duties, bank holiday working or late nights. You may be expected to work some Saturday mornings in the future. There is an expectation that the successful candidate will temporarily increase to 37.5 hours to support a 6-month pilot for our community mental health teams in Hereford and Redditch. Training for the pilot is on 13th & 14th November in Milton Keynes.
Main duties
* Management of Discharge Medication Service
* Engagement with patients in discussions about their medication.
* Conducting audits or investigations
* Writing/Updating medicine policies or standard operating procedures.
* Clinical support for digital pharmacy systems.
* Dispensing medication or accuracy checking as appropriate.
* Support POCHI (point of care haematology) testing for clozapine clinics run in Hereford and Redditch (6-month pilot)
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites. We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer
* 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
* Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
* Flexible and agile working opportunities
* Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
* Wide range of supportive staff networks
* Health and wellbeing opportunities
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