To undertake a broad range of pharmaceutical activities and, through participation in a structured rotational programme, gain the knowledge and experience needed to demonstrate competence as a Band 5 Clinical Technician.
Act as a key member of the pharmacy team, delivering ward-based services and receiving, dispensing and accuracy‑checking medicines within the Inpatient Pharmacy. Work closely with ward‑based Clinical Technicians and Clinical Pharmacists to ensure pharmacy services meet the needs of patients and service users.
Based in the North East of England, our trust delivers a range of hospital and community health services from leading facilities such as the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent‑care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead. Established in 2005, we have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients, currently employing around 4,800 staff and providing 444 hospital beds across the region.
Our values – Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement (ICORE) – and our diverse staff networks (GEM, D‑Ability, LGBTQ+, Women’s, Armed Forces) reflect our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. We prioritise staff health and wellbeing, offering a range of support and initiatives through our Balance programme (balancegateshead.com) to accommodate individual needs.
Responsibilities
* Prioritise and carry out timely drug history and medicines reconciliation on patients admitted to the trust.
* Carry out discharge medicines reconciliation at ward level once Medicines Management modules are completed.
* Supply clear information to patients about their medicines, ensuring full understanding.
* Maximise the use of patients' own drugs (PODs) and assess their suitability for continued use while in hospital.
* Act as an Accredited Checking Technician within the inpatient dispensary, ensuring timely turnaround and accuracy of discharge prescriptions and inpatient orders.
* Contribute to an efficient pharmacy service at all supply‑chain points, including procurement, dispensing, and ensuring medicines availability in a timely manner for patients.
* Operate Anti‑Coagulation Clinics in the community and in the out‑patients department once trained and other competencies achieved.
* Provide training to other staff, students and trainees as required.
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