Clinical Lead (Critical Care and Nutrition) Pharmacy Technician
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea
Clinical Lead (Critical Care and Nutrition) Pharmacy Technician
Salary not available. View on company website.
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 21 Dec | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 0ecc9aeb7385403b8ccbcd7276434342
Full Job Description
- To assist managing the provision of a medicines management service to the critical care wards.
- To liaise with doctors and nurses regarding discrepancies with patients medication to improve patient safety
- To provide advice to patients and parents regarding medications
- To deputise for Principle Pharmacist at Trust meetings
- To support other services within the pharmacy department including dispensary, procurement, ward technician services and trials, We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us. We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to make a difference to patient care within a hospital setting? An opportunity has arisen within the Pharmacy Department at the Southend site for a motivated and enthusiastic Senior pharmacy technician to develop a clinical service on our Critical Care wards as well us provide support to our pharmacists with patient nutrition We are looking for a Band 6 Pharmacy Technician, registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, to join our department. The post holder will actively be involved in leading and implementing a service to our women's and children's wards within the hospital. They will also contribute to a wide range of other pharmacy services including Dispensary services, Homecare, Education and Training, Medicine Management and Optimisation, and Trials when needed. The right applicant will be a dedicated, hardworking individual that works well in a team environment as well as under own initiative. Attention to detail and organisational skills are essential. Current recognised ACT qualification or significant progress towards the qualification is essential to this role. Applicants without previous management experience will be considered.
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.