Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our progressive Medicines Optimisation team.

We’re looking for a dedicated, proactive individual who brings strong organisational, interpersonal, and time management skills. You should be a confident team player who’s equally comfortable working independently, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of people with mental illness and learning disabilities.

Applications are encouraged from any area in pharmacy this role offers the opportunity to join us in a development post, which will offer you a clear pathway to achieving the experience, skills and knowledge required to secure the higher end role/ pay band, within the team once the agreed competencies have been met.

You will be provided with a supportive learning environment for a defined period, which is designed to help you meet the requirements of the higher end role.   

Alternatively for more information and informal discussion contact Annabel Black Lead Pharmacy Technician – Medicines Optimisation Service 07929 015419 (Mon – Thurs) or Katie Savage Chief Pharmacy Technician 07790 977004 (Tues – Fri)

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work closely with the Pharmacists and all members of the MDT to co-coordinate all aspects of the patients’ medicines related journey, communicating effectively to ensure a safe, seamless and integrated transfer of care for our patients.

Key areas of responsibility include:

·         Completion of medicines history/ reconciliation when patients are admitted into our care.

·         Deliver a patient focused medicines optimisation service to clinical areas.

·         Ensure the timely supply, storage and management of medicines within inpatient areas.

·         Provide information to patients and carers about their medicines and support adherence and understanding.

Support with transfer of care into primary care, utilising associated systems, liaising with other healthcare professionals.

Working for our organisation

The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.

There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.

We also have an incredible bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank. 

Applicants should be aware that any individual requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only (this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.