The inpatient pharmacy at East Lancashire Teaching Hospital provides a range of services to patients across East Lancashire.
Pharmacy Technicians at any stage of their career are welcome to apply. We have a comprehensive training program for each rotation. We want to hear from you if you're interested in moving in a new sector, recently qualified, due to qualify, or thinking about returning to the register.
Our Pharmacy Technicians play a key role in our daily operations. The advancement and training opportunities for Pharmacy Technicians provide the opportunity to further develop your career as a Pharmacy Technician.
Making the transition can be a big decision, so we would welcome requests to view the department ahead of interviews.
Our Rotational Teams Provide Services Across Several Areas Including
* Dispensary and controlled drug management
* Reconciling patient medication histories at ward level, ordering new supplies of medications, and supporting discharge planning
* Medicines management duties such as monitoring the security and storage conditions of medicines in clinical areas
* Providing counselling and advice on best use of medicines to patients
* Working in our aseptic unit to prepare IV medications
* Monitoring and managing specialist medications
* Stock management
We are a big and friendly team, and we provide a full induction program to new starters.
The inpatient hospital services operate during core hours from 08:00 to 19:00. Our standard working hours are 09:00 to 17:30, with 1 in 8 weekends worked for lieu days, or overtime. We are happy to talk flex, as we have worked hard to ensure our existing team find a role to fit around commitments outside of work.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Heather Horrocks Job title: Senior Pharmacy Technician - Medicines Management Email address: heather.horrocks@elht.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01254 733740
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