Senior Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary

at  Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Senior Pharmacy Technician – ED / Dispensary
Band 5 (12 months fixed term)
Salary …. Including HCA)
Join Our Pharmacy Team at Croydon University Hospital
Are you a dedicated and skilled pharmacy technician looking to make a difference in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? We have been given funding for a pilot project to help facilitate discharges and improve patient flow through the hospital.
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust is seeking a motivated Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to support both our pharmacy technical team working in the emergency department (ED) and the pharmacy dispensary as part of this project.

• To provide technical support to Satellite pharmacy (medication transfers), Main pharmacy, and ED ward-based services.
• To support the pharmacists to promote medicines optimisation, undertake accurate Medication Histories, and provide a comprehensive patient counselling service to patients being discharged at the ward level.
• To participate in data collection and analysis for the project.
• Accurately dispense medications and ensure safe and effective use of medicines.
  Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
  Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.
  Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.
  *Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details regarding this post **