Pharmacy Technician- Higher Level

Job summary

Main duties of the job

As a member of the Pharmacy Medicines Optimisation team, you will be responsible for providing a comprehensive, integrated ward-based pharmacy service, Undertake meticulous medicine reconciliation reviews on all recently admitted inpatients. Assess suitability of patient's own drugs for use whilst in the hospital environment. Provide specialist counselling for patients and carers about their medications and treatment. To participate in the discharge planning of patients with ward staff and other healthcare professionals both in secondary and primary care to ensure a safe, efficient and timely discharge from our care. Support the training and development of Pharmacy Support Workers, Trainee Technicians, Technicians and Trainee Pharmacists. The Pharmacy operates a 7 day service and as part of this role you will be expected to participate in the evening and weekend working rotas.

Job responsibilities

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.