Job overview
- To undertake medicines reconciliation and advise on medicines management within inpatient services.
- To work in partnership with patients and other professionals and staff within other organisations to maximise effectiveness and minimise the risk associated with medicines on admission and at discharge.
- To promote independence with medicines.
- To promote best practice in medicines management within inpatient services.
- To promote the seamless transfer of pharmaceutical care across the primary / secondary care interface by Improving medicines management systems.
- To develop the role of the Administration Pharmacy Technician for the benefit of the patient.
- To provide support and training on medication management to ward staff, including student nurses, on behalf of the ward.
- To administer prescribed medication to patients as per competency.
Main duties of the job
- Medicines Reconciliation and Admission
- Medicines Management During Inpatient Stay
- Discharge Planning
- Stock Control and Medicine Safety
- Training and Support
- Audit, Quality & Service Improvement
- Professional Practice and Development
- Communication and Teamwork
- Patient Care and Support
- Health, Safety and Governance
- Key Skills and Requirements
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.
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This advert is for Administration Pharmacy Technician with Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust in Doncaster, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 09 Jun 2026.
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