Pharmacy Systems & Medical Gases Technician

The Pharmacy departments within the Northern Care alliance are progressive, forward thinking and focused on the provision of the highest quality services for our patients. As the Pharmacy Systems and Medical Gases Technician you will be responsible for the maintenance of robust medical gas processes and will be one of the automated dispensing cabinet system administrators who maintain the system at Salford royal. This is an ideal opportunity for development if you have the desire to enhance the pharmacy service whilst still supporting the highest level of patient care. At Salford Royal we have a supportive management team committed to service improvement and staff training with excellent opportunities for professional development. There will be a requirement to participate in a weekend and late-night Rota to ensure we can maintain a safe and effective service., You will:

• Support the Chief Technician for Pharmacy Systems and information in providing accurate data on medical gas usage within the trust.
• Escalate issues regarding stock through the appropriate channels.
• Work closely with other health care professionals to maintain good cylinder practice.
• Work as a system administrator for the automated dispensing cabinets for which you will be expected to ensure system integrity is maintained at all times. You will also use different reports to feedback any issues or areas of improvement within the system. This may include reports for the Medicines management group (MMG).
• Assist in identifying and implementing service improvements across the department, working closely with other health professionals with the goal of achieving positive patient outcomes.
• Contribute to final accuracy checking after course completion.
  
  The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.