Pharmacy Technician

Position Details

• Posting Date: 28 May 2024
• Salary: £25,147.00 to £27,596.00 per year
• Additional Salary Information: £25,147.00 – £27,596.00 per year
• Hours: Full time
• Closing Date: 05 June 2024
• Location: Wakefield, WF1 4DG
• Company: NHS Jobs
• Job Type: Permanent
• Job Reference: C9377-PHARM
  0047

Medicines Supply:

• Dispense and issue medications to patients using actual or faxed prescriptions.
• Provide advice to patients on effective and safe medication use.
• Handle payment for prescription charges and issue receipts when needed.
• Maintain accurate records for stock control and prescription issues using paper and computerised Pharmacy Information System (PIS).
• Coordinate with Procurement staff for urgent medication requirements and inform patients and healthcare staff about any supply issues.
• Dispense clinical trial medications and complete required documentation according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Handle specialist hospital-only and unlicensed medicines, ensuring detailed records.
• Dispense oral chemotherapy medications following SOP precautions.
• Replenish out-of-hours medicine cupboards, including A&E and Emergency drug cupboards, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
• Assist the lead Homecare Technician with the supply of medicines through Homecare Services, including order reviews and invoice reconciliation.

Medicines Management:

• Foster effective communication between Pharmacy and Ward staff for a safe, efficient, and cost-effective medicines management service.
• Work with nursing staff and ward Pharmacist on new admissions, discharges, and transfers to prioritize Pharmacy services.
• Respond to queries from nurses and other healthcare professionals, referring clinical issues to the Pharmacist.
• Support medicines management pharmacists in developing and maintaining care plans for ward patients, including:
  • Assisting in taking accurate medication histories.
  • Leading assessments and reviews of medicines brought in by patients.
  • Educating patients on treatment changes and medication self-management where appropriate.
  • Coordinating with PCTs, GPs, Community Pharmacists, and carers for seamless care through accurate transmission of medicines-related information.
  • Ensuring the safety and appropriateness of medicines for patients at discharge.
• Collaborate with and train nursing staff on medicine management policies.

If you are passionate about providing high-quality pharmaceutical care and meet the job requirements, we encourage you to apply for this role.

Apply for this job through the NHS Jobs portal using Job Reference: C9377-PHARM
0047.

Don’t miss the opportunity to join a dedicated team focused on improving patient outcomes through effective medicines management.