Higher Level Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary / Wards
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 12 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £31,049 - £37,796 per annum, pro rata |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 12 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Huddersfield, HD3 3EA |
| Cwmni: | Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7201695/372-FSS2800 |
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A Vacancy at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder undertakes high-level technical duties in the following areas of pharmaceutical care
· Clinical Medicine Management Technician to highest level of the Medicine Management Competency Level Framework
· Accredited Accuracy Checking Technician duties covering Wards, & Dispensaries
The post holder will be an integral part of the Medicine Optimisation team working alongside the Pharmacists, and a range of health care professionals. They will work seamlessly between primary and secondary care and link with a range of healthcare professionals to optimise concordance and compliance with prescribed medication. To practice as a mentor in all areas of competence.
This post requires a Disclosing & Barring Services (DBS) check
Medicine Optimisation duties:
· To provide skilled pharmaceutical counselling to patients in order to improve concordance and compliance with medicines and to reduce risks from medication related events.
· To check patient’s own medicines on admission for suitability for use within the Trust .
· To obtain accurate patient medication histories, using the appropriate sources, including external Healthcare Professionals, the patient and/or carers, facilitating medicines reconciliation.
· To provide professional pharmaceutical advice to relevant health care professionals and patients regarding safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of medicines and medicinal products.
· To reduce the risk of missed medications and critical medication incidents by identifying and actioning supply of ongoing prescriptions
· To support Trust initiatives for the rapid and efficient discharge of patients through effective discharge planning, liaising with key staff, checking transcription and managing supply
· Mentoring a range of staff in line with the Medicine Optimisation Framework
·
We employ around 6,000 staff who deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals, Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, health centres and in patients’ homes.
We are continuing to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation. Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS – yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boards listen to their Membership Council and respond to the needs of their members – patients, staff and the local community. Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in the changes to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first
· Dispensary Duties:
· To carry out the dispensing and issue of prescriptions in the Pharmacy of the base hospital
· To carry out the checking of prescriptions and related items, as per the departmental Accredited Checking Technician program and also undergo annual re-assessment of competency of this role in line with the regional framework
· To query prescriptions with prescribers, within the capabilities of a Band 5 technician, or when delegated to do so by a pharmacist
· To contribute to the efficient use of the drug budget through effective medicines management whilst dispensing and checking prescriptions
· To be responsible for checking Electronic Medicines Management work list
· To mentor staff through the Controlled Drug training package and rotation
· To process controlled drug orders and prescriptions
· To participate in the ordering, stock checks and stock control of medicines in each area of the pharmacy, ensuring efficient use of pharmaceuticals and resources
· To follow guidance on rotas and prioritise own workload accordingly, in conjunction with the Senior Technician of the section
· To accurately input data, patient and prescription details onto the computer system and assist with the maintenance of records relating to work and workload statistics
To competently assess situations, some of which may be of a complex nature and need analysis, and make judgements concerning availability of non-formulary medicines informing the relevant senior member of staff if necessary
May be required to undertake activities in relation to clinical trials in line with standing operating procedures
Participates in weekend, public holiday, out of hours and extended hours provision of pharmacy services
This advert closes on Sunday 22 Jun 2025
The post holder undertakes high-level technical duties in the following areas of pharmaceutical care
· Clinical Medicine Management Technician to highest level of the Medicine Management Competency Level Framework
· Accredited Accuracy Checking Technician duties covering Wards, & Dispensaries
The post holder will be an integral part of the Medicine Optimisation team working alongside the Pharmacists, and a range of health care professionals. They will work seamlessly between primary and secondary care and link with a range of healthcare professionals to optimise concordance and compliance with prescribed medication. To practice as a mentor in all areas of competence.
This post requires a Disclosing & Barring Services (DBS) check
Medicine Optimisation duties:
· To provide skilled pharmaceutical counselling to patients in order to improve concordance and compliance with medicines and to reduce risks from medication related events.
· To check patient’s own medicines on admission for suitability for use within the Trust .
· To obtain accurate patient medication histories, using the appropriate sources, including external Healthcare Professionals, the patient and/or carers, facilitating medicines reconciliation.
· To provide professional pharmaceutical advice to relevant health care professionals and patients regarding safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of medicines and medicinal products.
· To reduce the risk of missed medications and critical medication incidents by identifying and actioning supply of ongoing prescriptions
· To support Trust initiatives for the rapid and efficient discharge of patients through effective discharge planning, liaising with key staff, checking transcription and managing supply
· Mentoring a range of staff in line with the Medicine Optimisation Framework
·
We employ around 6,000 staff who deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals, Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, health centres and in patients’ homes.
We are continuing to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation. Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS – yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boards listen to their Membership Council and respond to the needs of their members – patients, staff and the local community. Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in the changes to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first
· Dispensary Duties:
· To carry out the dispensing and issue of prescriptions in the Pharmacy of the base hospital
· To carry out the checking of prescriptions and related items, as per the departmental Accredited Checking Technician program and also undergo annual re-assessment of competency of this role in line with the regional framework
· To query prescriptions with prescribers, within the capabilities of a Band 5 technician, or when delegated to do so by a pharmacist
· To contribute to the efficient use of the drug budget through effective medicines management whilst dispensing and checking prescriptions
· To be responsible for checking Electronic Medicines Management work list
· To mentor staff through the Controlled Drug training package and rotation
· To process controlled drug orders and prescriptions
· To participate in the ordering, stock checks and stock control of medicines in each area of the pharmacy, ensuring efficient use of pharmaceuticals and resources
· To follow guidance on rotas and prioritise own workload accordingly, in conjunction with the Senior Technician of the section
· To accurately input data, patient and prescription details onto the computer system and assist with the maintenance of records relating to work and workload statistics
To competently assess situations, some of which may be of a complex nature and need analysis, and make judgements concerning availability of non-formulary medicines informing the relevant senior member of staff if necessary
May be required to undertake activities in relation to clinical trials in line with standing operating procedures
Participates in weekend, public holiday, out of hours and extended hours provision of pharmacy services
This advert closes on Sunday 22 Jun 2025
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