Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician - Antimicrobials and Research inCoventry inCoventry PUBLISHED
WED 6 NOV 2024
Ideal applicants will have a background in hospital pharmacy, strong communication skills, and a passion for innovation in antimicrobial stewardship. Key responsibilities include conducting medicines reconciliation, driving antimicrobial initiatives, and participating in research projects that advance patient care. Experience in research, auditing, or service improvement is advantageous. The role aims to develop skills within the pharmacy team and ensure high-quality patient care while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance antimicrobial practices and overall healthcare outcomes.
We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated pharmacy technician who is passionate about antimicrobial stewardship and excited to explore research and innovation. This new and unique role combines service delivery with research and antimicrobial stewardship responsibilities, making it an ideal opportunity for a technician seeking to expand their expertise in infection control while gaining research experience. The successful candidate will balance responsibilities across ward-based work, dispensary shifts, and research activities, with the chance to contribute to the infection research portfolio and work alongside multidisciplinary teams.
The ideal candidate will support safe and effective medication use across the hospital and aid in advancing antimicrobial initiatives, all while contributing to valuable research insights that impact patient care and outcomes. If you are an enthusiastic team player with a commitment to continuous learning and excellence in patient care, we encourage you to apply and join our innovative team.
In this role, you will work closely with the antimicrobial stewardship and research teams, collaborating with senior pharmacy staff to ensure effective delivery of medicines management and infection management. You will play a key role in supporting ward-based activities, dispensary services, and driving the antimicrobial stewardship agenda. This includes conducting medicines reconciliation, supporting patients in safe medication use, and participating in the development of strategies to manage antibiotic use within the Trust.
The ideal candidate will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, a background in hospital pharmacy, and a passion for innovation in antimicrobial stewardship. Proficiency in IT systems, experience in delivering patient-centered care, and an ability to work collaboratively across departments will be essential. Additionally, previous experience in research, auditing, or contributing to service improvements is advantageous, as this role involves supporting research initiatives that contribute to the Trust's vision of advancing healthcare outcomes through evidence-based practices.
About us
As outlined in the Job Description, this roles key responsibilities include supporting the delivery of antimicrobial stewardship, medicines management, and research activities, all while contributing to the quality of patient care across the Trust. You will work to implement antimicrobial initiatives, ensure accurate and timely dispensing, and assist in research projects that enhance our understanding and management of infection control. Additionally, youll play a crucial role in identifying development needs and creating opportunities for technical and support staff to advance their skills, ensuring our pharmacy team is prepared to provide exceptional service.
For further details, please refer to the attached Job Description.
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