Overview
Job Title: Locum Band 6 Pharmacy Technician
Specialism: Pharmacy Tech
Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire, UK
Salary: £26.00 Hourly
Type: Ongoing, Full Time/Part Time
Seize this exciting opportunity to advance your career as a Locum Band 6 Pharmacy Technician within Pharmacy Tech in the charming city of Ely, Cambridge. Whether you are seeking part-time or full-time hours, this role offers the flexibility you desire. With a competitive hourly rate of £26.00, this position is designed to support your lifestyle while allowing you to work in a diverse healthcare setting.
Benefits
* Flexible working hours: Choose between part-time and full-time options to suit your schedule and lifestyle.
* Locum flexibility: Enjoy the freedom and variety that comes with locum work, broadening your professional horizons.
* Diverse experience: Gain exposure across different healthcare specialisms, enhancing your skillset.
* Work-life balance: Benefit from Ely’s peaceful setting, offering a balance between professional and personal life.
Responsibilities
* Maintain the day-to-day pharmacy technician services provided to Welney Ward at the Princess of Wales Hospital in Ely.
* Support the pharmacist in delivering clinical pharmacy services, including specialties such as elderly care, rehabilitation, stroke, and palliative care.
* Conduct medicines reconciliation and assess patients’ own medicines for newly admitted patients, resolving any issues and documenting them accurately on electronic patient records.
* Manage the ordering of medicines for both patients and ward stock.
* Attend weekly team meetings to support patient care during their hospital stay and facilitate discharge preparation.
* Assist patients and nursing staff with self-administration of medicines to promote rehabilitation and independence.
* Collaborate with community pharmacies as needed on patient admission and discharge.
Requirements
* Registration: Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is essential.
* Experience: At least 2 years of experience in a similar role is required.
* Driving: A driving licence is preferable for this position.
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