Pharmacy Technician

The post is full time (37.5 hours per week with weekend, late shift and bank holiday working as per rota. Part-time hours/flexible working will be considered). Working as member of the Dispensary pharmacy team providing a safe and effective service to a variety of patients within the hospital and outside units. Striving with the multidisciplinary team to resolve queries as they arise. Supporting the operational team as and when required with a variety of tasks to ensure timely delivery of Pharmacy supplies. Accuracy checking to support the dispensary workflow with a weekly rota checking slot. Taking an up-to-date accurate medication history for all patients and working with the multidisciplinary team. Newly registered (or soon to be qualified) Pharmacy Technicians will be considered., To provide a comprehensive pharmacy service to the patients of University Hospitals Sussex and Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Also, to provide the Pharmacy service to other local healthcare providers against negotiated contracts including agreed community services and units of the CCG and Sussex Ambulance Service. Services consist of provision of medicines, clinical services, aseptic preparation, medicines information, community services, drug purchasing and formulary, education and training and providing related drug usage and financial information. In addition, the Pharmacy provides a quality control service, under an MHRA Specials license, to a variety of customers over a wide area of the country. To assist in the provision of a safe, efficient and effective pharmaceutical service, dispensing of in-patient and out-patient prescriptions. To dispense discharge summaries to wards and departments within the Trust and to assist in the medicines management service.,

• To dispense in-patient and out-patient prescriptions and discharge summaries in accordance with departmental guidelines.
• To resolve pharmaceutical issues around patient care and to refer to a dispensary pharmacist or ward pharmacist as appropriate.
• To counsel patients on the correct use of their medicines.
• To assist with the daily stock checks and specified items.
• To ensure goods are stored under the appropriate conditions and stocks are rotated.
• To evaluate returned pharmaceuticals from wards and departments for suitability to re-issue in line with departmental guidelines.
• To ensure that adequate levels of consumable items used in the course of dispensing are available and to 'top-up' these items as necessary.
• To respond appropriately to incoming telephone calls, patients, customers, visitors and other hospital staff attending the pharmacy.
• To be responsible for tidiness of workplace areas.
• To participate in local rota arrangements for covering late clinics and weekend and Bank Holiday duties.
• To undertake any other appropriate duties as may be requested by your manager.
• When accredited, to develop and participate in medicines reconciliation and Final Accuracy checking activities.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details. Important information for applicants Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager. DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years. Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal - to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.