Pharmacy Technician - Clinical Services

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for Pharmacy Technician to join our Clinical Pharmacy team at our Worthing site. We are actively seeking a reliable and self-motivated individual, with a positive attitude, to work as part of our clinical teams. You will demonstrate self-confidence, have a reliable work history and the ability to communicate effectively with staff and patients.

The Pharmacy Department provides a service to a wide range of patients with diverse needs across a range of specialities. We operate a comprehensive ward based, patient facing clinical service backed by innovative technology. You will be a valued member of the team providing this essential service and in return will receive training and support to facilitate career development.

We have fixed term/secondment opportunity available.

Our ward-based technician posts rotate between Medicine, Surgery and Emergency Floor participating in medicines reconciliation, counselling, cost improvement projects, audit work and training of nursing and pharmacy staff and includes the line management of trainee pharmacy technicians.

Main duties of the job

Provide assistance in the provision of pharmacy service at Worthing Hospital.

Assist in the provision of a safe, efficient and effective pharmaceutical service and to assist in the medicines management service.

Be actively involved with medicines management duties, ordering of medicines for inpatients and patient discharges and assisting the Senior Pharmacy Technician with technical developments for this service

Communicate with other members of the pharmacy and multidisciplinary team to facilitate seamless care for patients.

Improve the admission and discharge process, by facilitating the safe and efficient supply of medicines to patients at University Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

To perform the final accuracy check on dispensed items, from clinically screened prescriptions, on completion of National Accreditation - Accredited Checking Technician course.

Work towards becoming an Educational Supervisor and Expert Witness

About us

At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme,for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing

Worthing

BN11 2DE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing

Worthing

BN11 2DE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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