Pharmacy Technician - Higher level

at  279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Clinical Pharmacy team at our Chichester site. We are actively seeking a reliable and self-motivated individual, with a positive attitude, to work as part of the Pharmacy Clinical Team at St Richards Hospital. 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.
The post is full time (37.5 hours per week with weekend and bank holiday working as per rota). This role is based at Chichester.
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.

COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIP SKILLS:

Build and maintain good working relationships with other members of the pharmacy clinical team, pharmacy department, ward staff and health care professionals.
Work as part of the clinical team in delivering clinical services to wards.
Build and maintain good communication skills with University Hospitals Sussex partners including primary care and other hospitals.
Effectively deal with pharmacy related queries or refer to the appropriate member of staff as appropriate.
Build and maintain good communication skills with patients, their families and carers

ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENTAL SKILLS:

To assist in the delivery of training to pharmacy staff for medicines optimisation processes, including assessing competence of pharmacy staff (Pre-registration student technician, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants and pre-registration pharmacists).
To undertake medicines reconciliations for patients, assess patients own drugs, and deliver patient counselling, reporting on identified issues or concerns regarding compliance and adherence as necessary.

PLANNING AND ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS:

Participate in organising the weekly rota for clinical technicians, assistants and students.
Participate in running the daily reports and organising workload for the clinical technician and assistant team.
To act as ‘Educational Supervisor’ for any pharmacy staff undertaking medicines optimisation qualifications, or completing a rotation within the clinical department.
To liaise with the Pharmacy Education Department and act as Line Manager and Expert Witness for trainee pharmacy technicians during their 2 year qualification.
To work as part of the clinical pharmacy team, providing medicines optimisation service to wards.
To work as part of the pharmacy team, providing designated time to perform final accuracy checks on prescriptions within the main pharmacy department and on pharmacy hubs at ward level.
Liaise with the clinical pharmacy team daily to ensure best prioritisation of work load.

PROFESSIONAL (NOT INCLUDED IN ANY OF THE ABOVE FACTORS):

To maintain personal and professional development in order to make the optimum contribution to the pharmacy service.
To maintain current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council, ensuring professional standards are maintained at all times.
To participate in local rota arrangements for covering on call (if included), late clinics and weekend and Bank Holiday duties.
To undertake any other appropriate duties as may be requested by the Technician Team Leader and Associate Heads of Pharmacy, Clinical Services.
To attend such courses, study days and meetings that are mandatory for all staff and others considered relevant to the post.
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