Pharmacy Technician

+ Provide a daily medicines management service:
+ Administer medicines, ensuring that medicines are delivered to the correct resident and providing advice on any drug related queries
+ Assist the nursing staff with all medication queries.
+ Check all prescriptions
+ Perform medicines reconciliation for new receptions to the center
+ Check all medication including stock, removing unwanted items for return, in line with department policies and procedures
+ Provide problem solving advice about service provision and medicines management issues to residents.
+ On a daily basis enter resident's details on computerised record systems, from prescriptions prepared by others, and ensure that resident's drug histories are up to date and complete including information on homely remedy medication given In- Possession.
+ Provide advice to residents on compliance and concordance.
+ Provide advice about prescribed medication
+ Provide medication advice and advice on minor ailments.
+ Plan medicines management checks for in possession medication.
+ Assist in purchase of medicines, equipment and resources this includes:
+ Preparing daily orders according to usage and stock levels.
+ Encourage adherence to a local formulary reflecting current guidelines e.g. BNF, NICE and suggesting suitable alternatives if appropriate., + Participate in the efficient day to day running of pharmacy services and assisting senior managers, when required, in overseeing the management of the dispensary services.
+ Maintain an up to date knowledge and be fully conversant of developments in local/national pharmacy procedures and assist the pharmacy provider in regular review and development of these, e.g. Standard Operating Procedures.
+ Be fully conversant on the usage and appropriate maintenance of IT systems.
+ Assist in the collection and analysis of workload data when requested.
+ Identify areas where the technical pharmacy service can be developed, plan changes in liaison with healthcare colleagues.
+ Participate in service review and audit.
Provide support to locum staff (pharmacist or technicians), Applications will be transferred to the TRAC system, by completing an application you are giving authorisation for the transfer of your data. In submitting an application form, you authorise us to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process. Including factual reference, occupational health clearance and statutory and mandatory training records
Correspondence regarding your application will be sent to you via a TRAC system account.
Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to the high volumes of applications we receive we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.
We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
At NHFT we support many of our colleagues to work flexibly and we will consider requests for flexible working from day one. For this role, we are open to discussing a range of options including flexible hours, agile/home working, compressed hours and part time hours. Please have a conversation with the recruiting manager about the flexibility you need and we will promise to explore what is possible with you.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
All posts that are engaged in a regulated activity will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a DBS re-check on a three yearly basis whilst employed in such a role. Staff employed in these posts will therefore be asked to register with the DBS Automatic Update Service upon receipt of their DBS certificate and must update yearly , the annual fee will be reimbursed subject to Trust policy. For further information please visit: DBS Update Service: applicant guide - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please note if a DBS is applicable for the position then a charge will be deducted from your first salary or upfront cost if a staff bank position.
Please note that all new starters to the trust are subject to a probationary period.

Working for our organisation

As a health and wellbeing organisation here at team NHFT we are dedicated to continually innovate and strive to make a difference to our community and those working for our Trust, we aim to serve the people of Northamptonshire and surrounding areas with safe, quality care. We deliver this from an understanding of our local healthcare needs, economy and the changing demands of our community.
Our mission, making a difference for you, with you was chosen by our staff and stakeholders. It means in everything we do and through every service we provide, we want to make a positive difference in people's lives - for those we care for, those we work with and those who work with us. Everyone is part of our team.
Our core strategy is to be an employer of choice, a great place to work and be known for a diverse and inclusive culture whose staff feel valued. We provide a range of NHS services including physical, mental health and specialty services provided in hospital settings and out in the community within schools, GP clinics and patients own homes.Here at NHFT we pride ourselves on our 54321 roadmap, pictured here which encompasses our PRIDE values, leadership behaviours, teams, enablers and our mission all of which are driven by our vision of 'being a leading provider of outstanding, compassionate care'. We are extremely proud to say this has also been recognised by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and our CQC rating of Outstanding for team NHFT