About this role
Job summary
We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to join our wonderful team at Water Meadow View, our new state-of-the-art 14-bed facility for people with learning disabilities and mental ill health.
You should be enthusiastic and self -motivated with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to prioritise own workload. Working with the Pharmacists, you will provide a high level of pharmaceutical care as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team.
The successful applicant will also participate with audit, medicines reconciliation and take a lead in the oversight of medicines supply for the hospital.
The Pharmacy Service within Lancashire and South Cumbria Foundation Trust is a well-established team with a wealth of expertise in both Mental Health and Community services and continues to provide high quality clinical input into all aspects of the health provision delivered by the organisation. We are a supportive team committed to the education and development of our expanding service.
Interview date scheduled for 6th July.
Main duties of the job
Contribute operationally to the development and delivery of the pharmaceutical and medicines management service in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and the pharmacy business plan.
Based at ward level, undertake the management, ordering and supply of medicines required for hospital in-patients.
Support the medicines management provision to the community based learning disability teams.
Provide counselling to patients on medicines related issues thereby supporting medicines optimisation and adherence to medication.Undertake medicines reconciliation when patients are admitted and discharged from the service.
Independently assess prescribed medication regimens and physical health conditions to prioritise patients for a pharmaceutical assessment by the pharmacist.
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.
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BTEC Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences / NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) Current registration with GPhC BTEC Accuracy Checking Qualification (or equivalent) or will work towards
Knowledge Essential
To have significant post registration working experience in a relevant field of pharmacy practice Knowledge of Dispensary and Patient Services.
Experience Essential
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written. Communicate calmly and effectively with service users and carers.
Skills Essential
Self- motivated Able to work alone or as part of a team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address Guild Lodge
Preston
PR3 2JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)