Rotational Pharmacy Technician

Job summary 24 hours/weekWe have an exciting opportunity for a RotationalPharmacy Technician to cover maternity leave in our Pharmacy team.
The role focuseson medicines reconciliation, stock management and providing medicationinformation and support to our nursing and medical staff, as well as to ourservice users and carers.
Our aim is to support the best treatment outcomes, byworking as a part of the multidisciplinary teams across the organisation.
Weare looking for a highly motivated, GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician to joinour team as a maternity cover.
Experience of working within a hospital pharmacydepartment as a qualified technician or as a student technician is desirable,although applications from qualified pharmacy technicians working within thecommunity sector are welcome.
Main duties of the job Undertake a range of pharmaceutical activities in relation to the ordering,procurement and supply of medicines and provide a point of contact for resolutionof stock discrepancies, and urgent/emergency ordersFacilitateprovision of pharmaceutical care including ordering, transport, preparation,administration, storage, and disposal of medicinesEnsureeffective medicine stock control and storage on the unitProvideadvice to the unit and team on safe, secure, and appropriate storage ofmedicines in line with the Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines ProceduresEnsurepharmaceutical waste is handled safely and appropriately.
Assisting with orarranging destruction, storage, and collectionProvidetechnical information to prescribers and advise drug doses, forms, and useAssess andcascade any pharmaceutical alerts and recallsManageemergency boxesCarry outpharmacy audits including controlled drug audits, clinic room audits andtemperature audits About us HelloWeare Navigo.
We look after North East Lincolnshire's mental health andwell-being, an award-winning social enterprise that provides mental healthservices to the NHS and beyond.Thewhole basis of our work is to deliver services that we would be happy for ourown family to use.Weoffer a range of mental health services, including acute and communityfacilities as well as specialist support such as outstanding older adultsinpatient services, rehabilitation and recovery community mental health and anoutstanding specialist eating disorder facility.Rankedas one of the top UK companies to work for, we feature in the Best Companiestop 100 large company list.Asa social enterprise, we do things a little bit differently and have alsodeveloped income-generating commercially viable businesses that providetraining, education and employment opportunities including Grimsby GardenCentre.Workingat Navigo is not like working anywhere else.
Lots of places say that, but wereally mean it.Welike to work with forward-thinking people who want to make a difference.Comeand Join us Pleasenote: Whilst we value all applications, if we believe an application to be AIgenerated, we will use a checking tool and may reject any application that hasbeen automatically generated.Shouldyou require any assistance in completing this application due to a disabilityor other needs please contact Job description Job responsibilities The purposeof this role will be to ensure safe medicines management across ourorganisation and partnering hospital and a hospice.Thesuccessful candidate will focus on medicines reconciliation, ordering stock andservice user own medications, including TTOs.
They will oversee destruction ofmedicines and work closely with other professionals to reduce waste andoptimise treatment options.
They will also be completing a range of audits toensure the medicines management standards are met across the board.
To understandthe role in more detail, please read the attached job description and person specificationdocuments.Navigo hasrolled out electronic prescribing for inpatients across all specialities on allsites.
We have a fully electronic patient record.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Statutory registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council, UK.
Desirable BTEC Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, UK.
Experience Essential GPhC registration Experience in handling medicines.
Experience of providing patient information.
Up to date CPD record Desirable Experience in working in a mental health hospital pharmacy environment or similar Skills & Attributes Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Good organisation skills.
Ability to identify and manage risk.
Ability to manage, organise and prioritise workload and meet deadlines good time management.
Ability to maintain quality standards of work, including when under pressure.
Ability to identify skills/knowledge requiring development and take action to address these.
Change agent and supportive approach to change.
Ability to work alone, make reasonable decisions autonomously and equally able to work effectively as part of a team.
Demonstrates an empathic and compassionate nature.
Demonstrates and displays a sound understanding of professional boundaries.
Professional manner, presentation and appearance Self-motivated, enthusiastic and confident.
Desirable Demonstrates psychiatric pharmaceutical knowledge and skills.
Up to date knowledge of NHS and DHSC policies and publications relating to medicines.
Additional Criteria Essential Car owner with current, full UK drivers licence.
Satisfactory DBS clearance.
Flexible approach to work and punctual.
Willingness to work across all Navigo sites.
Evidence of CPD and revalidation with the GPhC.