Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Pharmacy Emergency Floor team at LUHFT on the Royal Liverpool site, working alongside pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and ATOs.
We are seeking a registered pharmacy technician with an accuracy checking certificate who is eager to develop their potential and leverage the scope this role offers to provide patient-centered service delivery.
This is a full-time position (37.5 hours). Our pharmacy technicians work across 7 days, covering hours from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 4.15pm on weekends. Staff can request shifts and days off within the rota for flexibility.
Services are provided to the Emergency Department and the Acute Medical Unit. You will play a vital role in ensuring optimal pharmacy service performance while working in busy departments as part of the Medicine Management team.
Technicians are encouraged to progress through additional training to advance their careers.
If you are looking to broaden your technical and clinical knowledge in a friendly and supportive team, we welcome applications from pharmacy technicians in all settings.
Feel free to contact us to arrange a visit to our department.
Main duties of the job
You will collaborate closely with pharmacists and healthcare professionals in the Emergency Department and Acute Medical Unit to deliver high-quality, patient-focused medicines management services.
Your responsibilities include ensuring safe, cost-effective pharmaceutical care, facilitating patient discharge and transfer, and maintaining excellent organizational skills.
You will also rotate through our dispensary, utilizing your accuracy checking certificate.
You must work accurately, pay attention to detail, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and uphold high standards in patient care.
Our services operate daily, including weekends, bank holidays, and late nights.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was formed on 1 October 2019 through the merger of Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger aims to optimize services, improve care quality, and enhance patient outcomes. The Trust manages Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital, and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves approximately 630,000 residents in Merseyside and provides specialized services to over two million people in the North West and beyond.
For more about our achievements, visit our annual report.
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Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
* Provide clinical technical services to POD wards, including medication histories and cost-effective dispensing, accuracy checking patients' own drugs, and assessing suitability for reuse.
* Offer ward-based dispensing services, including accuracy checking and liaising with GPs, nursing homes, and ward staff, while supporting patient concordance and education.
* Support ward supplies under supervision, ensuring adherence to procedures.
* Assist clinical pharmacists in pharmaceutical care provision on POD wards.
* Communicate with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive pharmaceutical care.
* Interpret medical notes and test results, identify issues, and refer to appropriate staff.
* Counsel and educate patients and carers on medication use, assessing understanding.
* Assess patient compliance, arrange aids, and support discharge processes.
* Perform final accuracy checks on prescriptions previously reviewed by pharmacists, correcting errors as needed.
* Develop and manage training for technical staff on ward systems, and supervise their implementation and adherence.
* Train nursing staff on ward systems and provide pharmaceutical advice, including lectures when appropriate.
* Conduct audits and contribute to service improvement projects.
* Coordinate and participate in training courses, personal development reviews, and quality initiatives.
* Support pharmacy operations, including stock control, record keeping, and handling queries.
* Participate in pharmacy objectives aligned with national standards and safety regulations.
* Dispense clinical trial medications following protocols and guidelines.
* Support sterile and cytotoxic preparations following aseptic procedures and safety standards.
* Promote equality, diversity, and safe working practices.
* Undertake additional duties as required.
Person Specification
Other
* Ability to adapt in a changing environment
* Attention to detail and accuracy
* Flexibility
Skills
* Excellent communication skills
* Helpful and professional attitude
* Ability to work independently and in a team
* Professional appearance
Experience
* Experience with Electronic Medicines Management systems
* Dispensing experience and patient counseling
* Experience working on wards
Qualifications
* Accredited Technical Accuracy Checking Qualification
* NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and BTEC Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences
* Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Knowledge
* Commitment to Continuing Professional Development
* Understanding of role and priorities
* Ability to train staff
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role requires a DBS check due to the nature of the work involving vulnerable populations.
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