Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician inTorquay inTorquay PUBLISHED 12 SEP 2024

Support the dispensary and other areas of pharmacy to ensure timely provision of medicines for patients.
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated Registered Pharmacy technician to join our ward based clinical team.

We welcome applications from experienced and newly registered Pharmacy Technicians who have the qualities to fulfil the requirements of this role.

We are looking for somebody with a friendly demeanour, and excellent interpersonal skills which enable you to work well with other healthcare professionals.

Confidence to use your own initiative is required, as well as; problem solving skills and the enjoyment from working as part of a team.

Post is Band 4/5 depending on experience

  • As part of the Medicines Optimisation team you will provide an effective, integrated ward-based pharmacy service.
  • Undertake medicines reconciliation reviews on all newly admitted inpatients
  • Liaise with ward teams to ensure patient safety
  • Manage an effective system to ensure efficient and economic provision of stock
  • Support the dispensary and other areas of pharmacy to ensure timely provision of medicines for patients
  • Undertake mandatory audits and data collection
  • Assist in the training and development of pre-registration technicians and other pharmacy staff.
  • As an Accredited Checking Technician you will participate in the rota for final accuracy check of dispensed items for both inpatients and outpatients.

You will be joining our friendly and supportive pharmacy team on the main hospital site on the outskirts of Torquay.

Please visit the trust website for more information.

Why work with us - Torbay Hospital provides acute care for the local community and has several community hospitals, and is a hot-spot for those who are considering living by the sea or within half an hour of Dartmoor National Park and an hour to Exmoor National Park. Meanwhile, Plymouth and Exeter are also both within a short drive to enjoy the culture, maritime history and shopping experiences.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dan Dodwell Job title: Clinical Technician Manager Email address: Telephone number:

Speak to Dan/Liz for further information.
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated Registered Pharmacy technician to join our ward based clinical team.

We welcome applications from experienced and newly registered Pharmacy Technicians who have the qualities to fulfil the requirements of this role.

We are looking for somebody with a friendly demeanour, and excellent interpersonal skills which enable you to work well with other healthcare professionals.

Confidence to use your own initiative is required, as well as; problem solving skills and the enjoyment from working as part of a team.

Post is Band 4/5 depending on experience

  • As part of the Medicines Optimisation team you will provide an effective, integrated ward-based pharmacy service.
  • Undertake medicines reconciliation reviews on all newly admitted inpatients
  • Liaise with ward teams to ensure patient safety
  • Manage an effective system to ensure efficient and economic provision of stock
  • Support the dispensary and other areas of pharmacy to ensure timely provision of medicines for patients
  • Undertake mandatory audits and data collection
  • Assist in the training and development of pre-registration technicians and other pharmacy staff.
  • As an Accredited Checking Technician you will participate in the rota for final accuracy check of dispensed items for both inpatients and outpatients.

You will be joining our friendly and supportive pharmacy team on the main hospital site on the outskirts of Torquay.

Please visit the trust website for more information.

Why work with us - Torbay Hospital provides acute care for the local community and has several community hospitals, and is a hot-spot for those who are considering living by the sea or within half an hour of Dartmoor National Park and an hour to Exmoor National Park. Meanwhile, Plymouth and Exeter are also both within a short drive to enjoy the culture, maritime history and shopping experiences.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dan Dodwell Job title: Clinical Technician Manager Email address: Telephone number:

Speak to Dan/Liz for further information.


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