Pharmacy Technician - Medicines Optimisation inPlymouth inPlymouth PUBLISHED 1 JUN 2024

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

This is an exciting time to join University Hospitals Plymouth.

Following significant investment by the Trust board as part of a 5-year workforce plan, we are able to offer at least three Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician posts.

Working as part of our current team of Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technicians, the successful applicant(s) will have the opportunity to improve the quality of care of patients in a clinical area (Medicine, Surgery, Women's & Children & Urgent and Emergency Care) through the provision of ward based pharmacy services. .

Applications are open to current pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians, and demonstrably experienced pharmacy technicians or those in their early years of career with the necessary medicines management qualifications.

If you are an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacy technician who would like the opportunity to develop their skills in an innovative department, we would love to hear from hear you.

Depending on the stage of your career, further study will be encouraged and there will be the opportunity to pursue a engage with the department's Quality Improvement and practice research program.

  • Please note that applications from temporary workers who have been engaged with the Trust for a minimum of 3 months are welcome.
  • To improve the quality of care of patients in a clinical area by provision of an efficient medicines management service. This will include drug history taking and medicines reconciliation, facilitation of the use of patients’ own drugs, one-stop dispensing, clinical prioritisation, counselling patients about their medicines and discharge co-ordination/processing.
  • Provide operational support to the dispensary, undertaking a wide range of dispensing and checking duties for inpatients, outpatient and discharge medication.
  • Supervise, mentor and coach junior staff in the pharmacy team.

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on . We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Michele Hobbs Job title: Senior Pharmacy Technician Medicines Optimisation Email address: Telephone number:

For an informal discussion or to arrange a site visit please contact Senior Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technicians: Michele Hobbs , Suzanne Bhagwanji or Andrew Jell
This is an exciting time to join University Hospitals Plymouth.

Following significant investment by the Trust board as part of a 5-year workforce plan, we are able to offer at least three Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician posts.

Working as part of our current team of Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technicians, the successful applicant(s) will have the opportunity to improve the quality of care of patients in a clinical area (Medicine, Surgery, Women's & Children & Urgent and Emergency Care) through the provision of ward based pharmacy services. .

Applications are open to current pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians, and demonstrably experienced pharmacy technicians or those in their early years of career with the necessary medicines management qualifications.

If you are an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacy technician who would like the opportunity to develop their skills in an innovative department, we would love to hear from hear you.

Depending on the stage of your career, further study will be encouraged and there will be the opportunity to pursue a engage with the department's Quality Improvement and practice research program.

  • Please note that applications from temporary workers who have been engaged with the Trust for a minimum of 3 months are welcome.
  • To improve the quality of care of patients in a clinical area by provision of an efficient medicines management service. This will include drug history taking and medicines reconciliation, facilitation of the use of patients’ own drugs, one-stop dispensing, clinical prioritisation, counselling patients about their medicines and discharge co-ordination/processing.
  • Provide operational support to the dispensary, undertaking a wide range of dispensing and checking duties for inpatients, outpatient and discharge medication.
  • Supervise, mentor and coach junior staff in the pharmacy team.

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on . We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Michele Hobbs Job title: Senior Pharmacy Technician Medicines Optimisation Email address: Telephone number:

For an informal discussion or to arrange a site visit please contact Senior Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technicians: Michele Hobbs , Suzanne Bhagwanji or Andrew Jell


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