Clinical Pharmacy Technician - Paediatric Services

The post holder will work closely with Clinical Pharmacists and associated professional staff to improve the pharmaceutical care of patients and the supply of medicines by supporting with medicines management and patient centred care.

All activities will be carried out as deemed appropriate to the needs of the patient in agreement with the ward Pharmacist and in accordance with Trust and Pharmacy department SOPs.

The post is full time (37.5hrs per week with weekends/late shifts and bank holidays as per rota)

Main duties of the job

Support the Paediatric ward pharmacists in delivering medicines optimisation services to patients on wards.

Work with the Operations Manager Ward Services to influence safe and cost effective drug therapy in the Trust.

Identify areas where improvements in stock list quality and cost effectiveness of pharmaceutical care may be encouraged.

Monitor changes in medicines usage across the Trust and implement changes in drug stock levels as appropriate within the pharmacy stores.Support the Clincial Team in the provision of education to healthcare professionals in medicines management within their area.

Support the Clinical Team in the development of policies, guidelines, audits, reports (both financial and clinical) and research relating to the use of medicines within their area.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.