Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician

Overview

Are you ready for a challenge? Are you passionate about delivering outstanding pharmacy services in a fast-paced hospital environment? If so, then Croydon Health Services want to hear from you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 - Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician (1 year fixed term from January 2025) who is forward-thinking, enthusiastic, and motivated, to join Croydon Health Services's established experienced and dedicated ward-based and dispensary team.

Responsibilities

• Work in conjunction with clinical pharmacists and other medicines management technicians to deliver ward-based pharmacy services within a delegated area of responsibility.
• Support the development and progress of clinical pharmacy services.
• Contribute to the patient safety agenda and clinical governance through medicines management.
• Support the cost-effective and efficient medicines management services to wards and patients.
• Act as a key link between wards and the pharmacy department, integrating within the trust's multi-disciplinary team.
• Label, dispense, and accuracy check clinically screened prescriptions for both inpatients and for patients being discharged.
• Participate in the general running of the department undertaking the full range of duties of a pharmacy technician.

Qualifications and Skills

• Level 3 BTEC / NVQ Pharmacy Services certificate or equivalent.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Ideally, hold an Accredited Checking Qualification (ACPT) or be willing to work towards it.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Ability to work under pressure with a patient-centred attitude.

Benefits

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Croydon Health Services's main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London.

Croydon Health Services’re leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres, and in people’s homes. Croydon Health Services's experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals, and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.

Commitment to Education

Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all Croydon Health Services's staff. Croydon Health Services offer access to a range of core skills training and professional development.