ACT Pharmacy Technician - NHS Hospital - Sussex

Hunter Gatherer AHP have a vacancy for an ACT Pharmacy Technician to join an NHS Hospital in Sussex.

This post is on an ongoing basis, and can cater to 3/4/5 days per week. No previous hospital experience is required, the trust are happy to provide full NHS training!

Please note: An Accredited Checking qualification must be obtained, in order to be considered for this position.

Candidates must be on the GPhC register as a qualified Pharmacy Technician.

Duties

• Carry out final checking of dispensed items whilst adhering to the companies standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Answer queries on the supply and availability of medicines as well as answering queries of a routine pharmaceutical nature and know when it is appropriate to refer a patient to the Responsible Pharmacist.
• Liaising with other healthcare professionals to assist in the continuity of patient care across primary and secondary care. Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of medicines and minor ailments by reading journals, product information and training resources.
• Selecting, labelling and dispensing pharmaceutical products in accordance with a prescription (whilst following company SOP’s) and complying with all legal requirements as appropriate when not providing accuracy checking and ensure safe and correct transfer of dispensed items to patients.
• To answer queries on the supply and availability of medicines (within competence) and to be able to select and recommend suitable products and provide advice on their correct use.
• To identify medicine related problems or queries and bring these to the attention of the pharmacist.

- Locum Pharmacy Technician

- NHS Hospital Sussex