Specialist Pharmacy Technician - Care of the Elderly | University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

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What is the primary focus of the Specialist Pharmacy Technician - Care of the Elderly role?

The primary focus is to provide specialist clinical pharmacy technician advice to patients, particularly within Care of the Elderly at Weston General Hospital.

What specific responsibilities will the Specialist Pharmacy Technician have?

Responsibilities include developing and delivering the Healthy Weston 2 model of care, delivering medicines optimisation services, undertaking medicines reconciliation, and providing education and mentorship to junior pharmacy staff.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

The job description does not specify; candidates are encouraged to inquire directly for clarification.

Who can I contact for more information about the position?

You can contact Sarah Karthauser, Associate Director of Pharmacy, at sarah.karthauser@uhbw.nhs.uk or by calling 01934 647060.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Specific qualifications are not detailed in the job description, but it is expected that candidates will have relevant experience and meet the GPhC standards for registered pharmacy professionals.

Is there an opportunity for professional development in this role?

Yes, the role includes providing education, training, and mentorship to support the learning and professional development of junior pharmacy staff and trainees.

What type of environment will I be working in?

You will be working in a hospital environment that is part of a large NHS Trust with various clinical services that focuses on delivering high-quality care to the community.

Are there opportunities for informal visits to the hospital prior to applying?

Yes, you are encouraged to get in touch with the contact person to discuss the position and arrange a visit.

What is the culture like at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust?

UHBW promotes a diverse workforce, values patient-centered care, and has a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

What are the benefits of working at UHBW?

Employees benefit from working in an innovative and award-winning Trust, access to professional development opportunities, and the chance to live in an area that offers both city and countryside experiences.

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We are University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW). One of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. The Trust has many and varied career opportunities for you to choose from. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston-super-Mare, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge. With strong links to the University of Bristol and University of West of England we are the major medical research and training centre in the region, using findings to continually improve our patient care and attracting the highest caliber clinical staff from across the UK. Follow our page and become part of our story.

Specialist Pharmacy Technician - Care of the Elderly

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