Senior Pharmacy Technician - Gastroenterology and Medicines Management

Band 5, but we will consider appointing a band 4 on a band 4 to 5 progression scheme as we are happy to provide and support this training.
The Directorate of Abdominal Surgery and Medicine is developing their services towards a high quality teaching centre for gastroenterology and we are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative pharmacy technician to join the pharmacy team. The current pharmacy gastroenterology service was shortlisted for the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Clinical Care award and is building international expertise in pharmacy-led medicines optimisation involving a multidisciplinary team approach and work shared via international conferences.
The post is based at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath and/or Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton where the gastroenterology team provides acute and elective services looking after gastrointestinal surgical and medical patients including a developing tertiary hepatology and IBD service. We provide a comprehensive medicines management service with strong technical support as part of the team., The overarching function of the role is to improve the safe and efficient monitoring of complex medications and supply of medicines to gastroenterology patients (ie via shared care). This is done via organising and managing the gastroenterology drug monitoring service, managing the database, contributing to all aspects of clinical governance within the directorate as delegated by the team; all this will lead to driving our service forward. This is to be done by efficient and appropriate communication with the IBD team, clinical pharmacists and with other members of the pharmacy and multidisciplinary team plus patients to facilitate seamless care for patients.
You will be assigned a practice supervisor, and your development will be supported using our internal appraisal system with your designated supervisor.
You will be included in the dispensary rota (on week and weekend days).
For those appointed full-time, the more general duties are done either at PRH & RSCH, and potential ward rotations may include Acute and General Medicine, Care of the Elderly, Trauma surgery, ENT surgery, Digestive Diseases, Vascular, Stroke, Respiratory, Women's and Children's health. For each area you will be assigned a practice supervisor, and your development will be supported using our internal appraisal system with your designated supervisor., You will be intrinsic to the gastroenterology team by supporting the IBD infusion clinic and helpline. You will be involved in the IBD multi-disciplinary team meetings and be supported to develop skills in patient consultation. You will gain experience in governance activities such as audit and service development. Opportunities will be provided to develop management and leadership skills.
You will be involved in the provision and development of medicines management services, and will check patients' own medicines, take drug histories, initiate further supplies, counsel patients on their medicines and help to co-ordinate discharge.
You will also work in our busy dispensaries. You will label, dispense, and check prescriptions for in-patients, TTOs and out-patients.
If not already achieved, a comprehensive in-house training will be provided including working towards achieving an accreditation as an ACPT. Support from dedicated, experienced facilitators will be provided to enable you to progress and work towards achieving this qualification
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.

Whole time equivalent and flexible working to 0.6 WTE (gastroenterology only) will be considered. As a flexible employer part time working is supported where we can however, cover must be provided on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

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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.