Band 5 Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician

In this role, you will support the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred medicines optimisation across Musgrove Park Hospital. You will undertake medicines reconciliation on admission and contribute to accurate transfer of medicines information at discharge, ensuring continuity of care.

Working closely with pharmacists, nursing staff and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will help identify and resolve medicines-related issues and promote the safe and appropriate use of medicines to improve patient outcomes. You will also provide advice and support to ward staff and patients on medicines management, including administration, storage and adherence.

You will contribute to the effective use of electronic prescribing and medicines administration systems and support medicines safety initiatives, audits and quality improvement projects. Maintaining accurate documentation of clinical activity and contributing to service development will form an important part of the role.

In addition, you will assist in the training and supervision of junior staff and students where appropriate, while maintaining your own professional development through ongoing training and education. You will play a key role in supporting a high-quality pharmacy service within a collaborative and forward-thinking team.

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

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