About Direct Medics
This year, we’re proud to celebrate our 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of placing healthcare professionals in locum roles across both the public and private sectors in the UK and Ireland. Our long-standing reputation speaks to the trust and reliability we’ve built within the healthcare sector.
As a registered and authorised supplier to the NHS, Direct Medics are working with Pharmacy professionals throughout the UK & Ireland to help them find new and exciting opportunities to further develop their career.
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Job Description
As such, Direct Medics are working in partnership with our client based in Luton to find an experienced and dedicated Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to work within the Medicines Management Team. This role will be hybrid working however will require to attend domiciliary visits.
Working hours will require 2-3 days per week (15-22.5 hours) on a temporary basis for 12 weeks.
Duties:
* Domiciliary Visits: Conduct home visits for comprehensive medication management, including medicines reconciliation and immediate support.
* Investigation of Missing Controlled Drugs: Ensure safety and compliance by investigating incidents and implementing preventive measures.
* Huddle Participation: Triage discharge letters to resolve medication safety issues, improve medication optimisation, and reduce hospital readmissions.
* Medication Management: Collaborate with the wider CCS teams and adult social care services for effective medicines management.
* N.B. The post does not include dispensing of medication.
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Requirements
* BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services sufficient for registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
* Significant experience of medicine management and understanding its application in community settings
* Demonstrate an understanding of primary and secondary care prescribing in relation to improving patient safety and medication
* Full UK Drivers License and Access to a car
* Right to Work in the UK without VISA Sponsorship
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Benefits
• FREE Fitness to Work certificate / Occupational Health Clearance
• FREE Criminal Records Check
• FREE Uniform
• FREE Online Training
• FREE Mandatory Skills Training
• Accommodation/Travel allowance*
• Excellent Referral Scheme £1,000*
• Weekly Payroll
• Competitive Pay Rates
• Flexible working hours, Part-time and Full-time roles available
• Dedicated team to help develop both you and your career
T&C's Apply*
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What we Offer:
* Dedicated Recruitment Consultants: We provide one-to-one support from our recruitment specialists with in-depth local market knowledge.
* Comprehensive Compliance Assistance: Full guidance on documentation and ongoing regulatory requirements.
* FREE Accredited Training: Remain compliant and current with training delivered by our in-house experts.
*T&Cs Apply
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