Trosolwg o'r swydd

We are seeking a passionate, proactive and committed Pharmacy Technician who is eager to contribute to outstanding patient care. This is an exciting opportunity to join our pharmacy team during a transformative period as we implement Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA).

 We take pride in supporting our staff throughout their career development and our strong retention rates reflect the value we place on nurturing individual growth.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

The successful candidate will already be working as a Band 4 Pharmacy Technician in an acute hospital setting and will be a key member of the clinical pharmacy team. They will support the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of pharmacy and medicines related activities across a wide range of clinical specialities. These activities will include:

• Obtaining drug histories using summary care records and reconciling against the patient’s prescription chart
• Assessing patients own medicines
• Co-ordinating discharge planning in conjunction with pharmacy and ward staff
• Ordering patients medicines as part of discharge preparation

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop line management and leadership skills as part of their role. We offer a professionally rewarding career path, with ongoing support for personal development, alongside the many benefits associated with working in the NHS.

 Participation in the weekend rota (1 in 4 weekends) is a core requirement of the role. In addition, there will be a requirement to work a late night shift covering ACT duties in the dispensary.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. 

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.