Pharmacy Technician
CNTW NHS Foundation Trust, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne
Pharmacy Technician
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CNTW NHS Foundation Trust, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 day ago, 13 Nov | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 66df065791b146d5a5c36c8246a770e6
Location ref: Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne
Full Job Description
The main duties of the role will be:
Medicines reconciliation and review on admission.
Providing support and information to patients and carers to assist with the management of their medicines.
Optimising medicines, taking a holistic view of both mental and physical healthcare needs.
Providing physical health and wellbeing advice to patients, carers and staff.
Discharge planning, liaison with patients, carers, community teams and pharmacies.
Operational support to the main dispensary at SNH by performing regular accuracy checking slots.
We welcome applications from registered pharmacy technician colleagues working in all sectors of the profession as well as those about to join the register in the near future. Prior experience working in mental health is not required as a comprehensive programme of training and clinical supervision will be provided.
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.
The North East of England and Cumbria boasts some of Britain's most beautiful scenery, coastline and national parks. It offers affordable house prices, good connectivity and train links with some major cities. It can offer a fantastic quality of life and working for our Trust promotes a great work life balance. We have bases in many beautiful places which can give our staff the opportunity to explore some of these surrounding areas.
As a department, we are committed to developing and supporting our staff to achieve the maximum they can from their career, whilst delivering outstanding patient centred care.
To find out more about our department and see what our team has to say you can watch our YouTube video https://youtu.be/JgVFF1jMsuY