Pharmacy Technician

Stockton-on-Tees
5 days ago
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Pharmacy Technician

Apricus Resourcing are working with an award winning, independent healthcare supplier who are looking to recruit a Pharmacy Technician for an ongoing shift role within one of the prisons they operate in Stockton-on-Tees Durham. The role is based with a client who deliver a range of healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners.

Within your role you will be working within a busy medicines management department helping with reconciliation tasks & liaising with Primary Care and General Practitioners to optimise patient’s care. You will also have a senior responsibility for Controlled drug stock control and management.

Your main duties within the role will include supporting the chief pharmacist in supporting in the medicines management team & leasing with other healthcare professionals both internally and externally. You will also assist in the delivery of training to prison health care staff and GPs, to ensure that medicine optimisation services provided to patients are of a consistently high standard across the organisation

Duties for the role will include

  • To establish effective working relationships with the pharmacy team, GPs, non-medical prescribers and all other members of the health care team to promote the objectives of prison healthcare

  • To represent the organisation at prison-related public awareness events when required in order to promote a partnership approach to medicines optimisation

  • Help with reconciliation tasks

  • Work as a valued member of the MDT whilst building lasting relationships with key stakeholders, including external agencies, to assist in ensuring the delivery of safe and effective health and social care

    “Apricus are one of the best agencies I’ve worked for, and I’ve worked for a few! The level of customer care is a standard I’ve not received in the past and they’re a real pleasure to deal with” Social Care Manager, Essex.

    In order to be considered for the role you will need to have an BTEC or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences along with an appropriate accredited technician checking qualification. Other key desirables are a knowledge and passion for pharmacy legal requirements and controlled drug legislation & substance misuse knowledge & at least 2 years experience of working with a prison or hospital setting.

    The working hours for the shifts are Mon- Fri (Apply online only) with a rate of pay on offer of £22.00 - £22.50 per hour.

    Do you meet the above criteria? If so, we’d love to hear from you

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