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Clinical Medicines Management Technician

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Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

8d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You should be enthusiastic, self-motivated, and possess strong communication skills. Ability to work independently and in a team is essential. Participate in audits and comply with medicines standards.
  • You will manage medicine supply on the ward, support audits, conduct medicines reconciliation, optimize discharge, and assist with electronic prescribing and compliance monitoring.

Requirements

  • You should be enthusiastic and self -motivated with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to prioritise own workload.
  • The ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently is essential.
  • Participate in local and national audits and monitor compliance with medicines legislation and national and local standards for the safe and secure handling of medicines.
  • There may be a requirement to travel to other sites within the Trust.
  • We want to recruit people to the service who share our values and are confident in their ability to contribute to the demonstrated effectiveness and acceptability of our service.

Responsibilities

  • To help provide a comprehensive pharmaceutical service with emphasis on the supply of medicines to an acute mental health ward.
  • This post is predominantly ward based, however there may be times that outpatient and clinic cover may be required.
  • The successful applicant will also participate with audit, medicines reconciliation, medicines optimisation and discharge facilitation.
  • You will support the team with medicines supply for the unit and will support the use of the electronic prescribing system.
  • Participate in local and national audits and monitor compliance with medicines legislation and national and local standards for the safe and secure handling of medicines.
  • Act as a key member of the multidisciplinary ward team and the wider pharmacy team.
  • There may be a requirement to travel to other sites within the Trust.

FAQs

What is the duration of the contract for the Clinical Medicines Management Technician position?

The position is a 12-month fixed term contract.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates must be a qualified Pharmacy Technician, ideally registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Is this position predominantly ward-based?

Yes, this post is predominantly ward-based, but there may be times when outpatient and clinic cover is required.

What skills are essential for this role?

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to prioritise workload, and the capability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team are essential.

What types of activities will the successful applicant be involved in?

The successful applicant will participate in audit, medicines reconciliation, medicines optimisation, discharge facilitation, and support the use of the electronic prescribing system.

Will the successful applicant need to work with a multidisciplinary team?

Yes, the successful applicant will act as a key member of the multidisciplinary ward team and the wider pharmacy team.

Are there opportunities for flexible working arrangements?

Yes, the Trust encourages flexible working arrangements and is open to discussions about term-time, part-time, compressed hours, flexi-time, and career breaks.

Who can be contacted for informal visits or further information about the position?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Rebecca Sheppard, Senior Pharmacy Technician, at telephone number 01229 403524.

Where can more information about the Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust be found?

More information about the Trust can be found on their website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Supporting Health and Wellbeing

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2002
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health, learning disability, and substance misuse services across Lancashire and South Cumbria. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to improve mental and emotional well-being. Their purpose is to support individuals in their recovery and promote mental health through integrated, compassionate care and community engagement.