Pharmacy Technician

Job summary

• To undertake medicines reconciliation and advise on medicines management within Community Mental Health services.
• To work in partnership with patients and other professionals and staff within other organisations to maximise effectiveness and minimise the risk associated with medicines.
• To promote independence with medicines.
• To promote best practice in medicines management within Community Mental Health services.
• To promote the seamless transfer of pharmaceutical care across the primary/secondary care interface by improving medicines management systems.
• To develop the role of the pharmacy technician for the benefit of the patient and Mental Health Service
• To provide support and training on medication management on behalf of the Community Clinical Pharmacist with the Community Mental Health services.

Main duties of the job

• To contribute to a level 2 medicines reconciliation in Inpatient Care settings.
• To advise the patient on medication management or refer to Community Clinical Pharmacist as required.
• To promote principles of self-care for medicines administration.
• To provide specialist advice to patients regarding medicines management issues, contributing to patient care, education and safety.
• To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date clinical and non-clinical documentation, in line with legal and departmental requirements using the Electronic Prescribing System.
• Support the development of and implement specialist training to promote best practice in medicines management to a range of health care professionals, patients and their families.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

http://workwith.rdash.nhs.uk/