Urgent and Emergency Care Pharmacy Tech - Band 4 to 5 Progression
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This is a permanent vacancy for a Clinical Pharmacy Technician within Urgent and Emergency Care at Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital, Margate, or William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, with the location confirmed during the interview process.
The role offers a fast-paced, varied environment where your clinical knowledge will be developed to provide patient-focused medicines management. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring excellent patient service with safety and well-being at the forefront. The role involves teaching other clinicians and healthcare professionals in the emergency department.
This post is suitable for pharmacy technicians seeking to work in emergency settings, including newly qualified technicians or community pharmacy technicians starting their hospital career. To progress to Band 5, the applicant must successfully complete the in-house progression policy and demonstrate specialist knowledge in acute and emergency medicine, including oral and IV administration. Please contact the lead recruiter for further details.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Completing detailed medication histories and reconciling with inpatient medications.
2. Administering intravenous and oral medications (training provided).
3. Counseling patients on medications to promote compliance.
4. Assisting with medication queries from doctors and nurses.
5. Evaluating patient medication suitability.
6. Participating in discharge planning with ward staff and other healthcare professionals.
7. Accuracy checking dispensed items in hospital dispensaries.
8. Conducting departmental audits to ensure procedures are followed.
Applications should be written by the applicant. Use of AI in applications may lead to rejection, though support is available for those with disabilities.
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, serving around 695,000 people across five hospitals and community clinics. Our vision is 'Great healthcare from great people,' guided by values of care, safety, respect, and making a difference. We promote a new working approach called ‘We care,’ empowering frontline staff to lead improvements.
For further details or informal visits, contact:
* Name: Patrick Reid
* Job Title: Lead Clinical Services Pharmacy Technician
* Email: patrick.reid@nhs.net
* Phone: 07917790382
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