Higher Level Pharmacy Technician-Dispensary and Medicines Optimisation

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust are looking to appoint a Higher Level Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary and Medicines Optimisation based at either Stoke Mandeville or Wycombe Hospital. This is a challenging and exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician who would like to develop their clinical skills on the wards and their leadership skills by assisting in the day to day running of the dispensary to achieve their full potential working in a busy acute hospital setting.

The person appointed will support the Team Leader for Dispensary Services and the Senior Pharmacy Medicines Optimisation Technician in the implementation of agreed strategy changes and provide safe and effective care to patients and service users., Participate in the dispensing of medicines at ward level and in the dispensary in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Hold an Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification and maintain this by participating in the ACPT rota in the main inpatient dispensary and as part of the delivery of medication via the satellites.

Assist the section leads in the management, development and delivery of a high quality, patient centred and cost-effective pharmacy service.

Undertake Medicines Optimisation duties at ward-based level as per rota.

Promote a culture of learning and development within the Pharmacy MOT and dispensary teams.

Follow all legal and departmental practices including SOPs, COSHH, Lifting and Handling Regulations and all Trust Policies and Procedures.

Be expected to contribute to the development of pharmaceutical services, and to promote the highest standards of professional practice, whilst always observing the "Statement upon Matters of Professional Conduct" issued by the General Pharmaceutical Council

Ensure good communication between ward-based pharmacy services, non-pharmacy healthcare professionals, inpatient dispensary, and procurement and distribution services to promote discharge planning and co-ordination to enhance contribution to the achievement of the Trust's targets.

Technicians interested in this position are required to bring with them motivation, an enthusiasm to promote new ideas, a determination to succeed in a challenging environment, the ability to remain calm under pressure and a commitment to future developments in pharmacy services.

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

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Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.