Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician - Womens Services

at  The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Are you an enthusiastic, skilled, and patient-centered Pharmacy Technician? This is a fantastic opportunity to join The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust as a Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician specializing in Women’s Services. You’ll play a critical role in delivering expert pharmaceutical care to patients across the maternity unit and delivery suite. This position supports our commitment to providing safe, caring, and effective services because people matter.

AS A MEDICINES MANAGEMENT PHARMACY TECHNICIAN, YOU WILL:

Deliver high-quality medicines management services to designated areas, including women’s specialty wards.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and ensure effective medication use.
Obtain accurate medication histories, assess patients’ own medicines, and support the transcription and supply of discharge medication.
Counsel patients on medication use, providing advice on benefits and side effects.
Facilitate audits, promote adherence to Trust and national clinical guidelines, and support quality improvement initiatives.
Provide training for pharmacy staff, nurses, and midwives regarding medicines management.
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
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IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

Manage medicines at ward level, including stock control, non-stock item requests, and one-stop dispensing.
Support clinical pharmacists in reviewing prescriptions and ensuring the accuracy of dispensing.
Actively participate in discharge planning by coordinating medication supply and liaising with GPs and community pharmacies.
Assist with ward stock reviews and audits to promote safe, effective, and efficient medication use.
Act as a role model and mentor for junior staff, contributing to training and development programs.
Uphold the Trust’s standards for clinical pharmacy, participating in risk management activities and ensuring compliance with all statutory and professional requirements.
Participate in a rotational shift pattern, including late nights, weekends, and bank holidays, to support a seven-day pharmacy service.
Main Responsibilities and Working for Your Organisation

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Promote patient safety by ensuring the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of medication-related processes.
Support compliance with the Trust’s governance and improvement practices.
Contribute to the creation and development of medicines management policies, procedures, and standards.
Collaborate with the wider healthcare team to maintain a patient-centered focus in all aspects of care.
This position is part-time, with a total of 22.5 hours per week. The current schedule is Monday to Wednesday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM; however, working hours can be discussed during the interview process to accommodate flexibility.
The role involves participating in the late-night service on a rotational basis, with operations extending until 7:30 PM. Additionally, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to weekend and bank holiday shifts, as part of a rotation, to support the Trust’s commitment to providing a seamless seven-day service