Clinical Pharmacy Technician

Completing detailed medication histories using a multitude of sources in order to reconcile with current inpatient medications and make interventions where appropriate.

To counsel patients on new or changed medications to help promote compliance

To aid Doctors and nurses with medication queries

To evaluate the suitability of patients, own medications for use whilst in the hospital setting

To participate in the discharge planning of patients with ward staff and other healthcare professionals both in secondary and primary care.

Accuracy checking of dispensed items in our main hospital dispensary or satellite pharmacy within the acute medicines unit

To carry out audits on the department to ensure procedures are being followed

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We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 695,000 people.Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'.We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Qualifications and training

Desirable: - Educational supervisor qualification (Propharmace or equivalent); - Supervising and training others

Clinical skills and experience

Essential: - Can demonstrate knowledge of commonly used medicines; - Experience of counselling patients on medication.

Desirable: - Use of electronic pharmacy systems such as CMM; - Use of electronic prescribing systems such as sunrise

Personal/professional attributes

Desirable: - Experience of training staff and giving feedback.; - Good presentation skills

Governance

Essential: - Experience of participating in audits

Desirable: - Experience of writing action plans

Other requirements

Desirable: - Member of APTUK