Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician Higher Level

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly team as a Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician in the Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation team.

The post is for 32 hours a week over 5 days.

This post will require the successful candidate to work across both Mental Health and Physical Health Hospital Sites.

Why join our Pharmacy services?

• Your work life balance is important to us, so you will be required to only work limited Bank holidays.
• You will be a key member in delivering a seamless pharmacy service across our Trust.
• We will support you to grow as an individual.
• We will support you to gain experience and knowledge across both Mental Health and Physical Health sites.
• Supported to complete Psych 1 & Psych 2

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, motivated and flexible with strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation and influencing skills to join our Pharmacy team as a Medicines Management Technician. This role represents a great opportunity to demonstrate good organisational skills, leadership potential and the ability to harness a problem-solving approach that involves team working.

The post holder will have the opportunity to develop and learn in both Mental Health Services and Physical Health Services.

Main duties of the job

Please see attached job description for the list of key responsibilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Main duties and responsibilities for the following:

Prescribing processing / Ward & Departmental Supply & Requisitions / Medicines Optimisation Services / Stock Control / Self-Medication / Clozapine Dispensing / Medicines Information / Clinical Role / Miscellaneous / Training and Development / Quality and Other Duties / Systems and equipment / Decisions and judgements / Communication and relationships.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

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