NhsJobs Calne

Main duties and responsibilities specific to this role:

This is an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to play a key role in supporting medicines safety and governance across Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust. Working closely with the Medicines Safety Pharmacist, you will contribute to incident reviews, safety investigations, medicines-related audits, quality improvement projects, patient safety alerts, and the development of policies and procedures. You will support the analysis of medicines safety data, controlled drug governance activities, organisational learning, and compliance with legal, regulatory and professional standards. In addition to medicines safety responsibilities, you will provide medicines optimisation support to inpatient and community services, including medicines reconciliation, discharge planning, patient counselling, stock management and multidisciplinary team working. This varied role offers the opportunity to influence practice, improve patient safety and support high-quality, person-centred care across the Trust.

Practical Considerations

The post holder must adhere to all security procedures at all times to ensure their and others safety.

Emotional Effort

Due to the nature of our patient group there is risk of occasional exposure both direct and indirect through consultations and record access to highly distressing situations. Full training and support are provided.

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities

Job description

Main duties and responsibilities specific to this role:

This is an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to play a key role in supporting medicines safety and governance across Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust. Working closely with the Medicines Safety Pharmacist, you will contribute to incident reviews, safety investigations, medicines-related audits, quality improvement projects, patient safety alerts, and the development of policies and procedures. You will support the analysis of medicines safety data, controlled drug governance activities, organisational learning, and compliance with legal, regulatory and professional standards. In addition to medicines safety responsibilities, you will provide medicines optimisation support to inpatient and community services, including medicines reconciliation, discharge planning, patient counselling, stock management and multidisciplinary team working. This varied role offers the opportunity to influence practice, improve patient safety and support high-quality, person-centred care across the Trust.

Practical Considerations

The post holder must adhere to all security procedures at all times to ensure their and others safety.

Emotional Effort

Due to the nature of our patient group there is risk of occasional exposure both direct and indirect through consultations and record access to highly distressing situations. Full training and support are provided.

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities

What is the salary for this pharmacy technician role in Calne?

The advertised salary for this pharmacy technician role at Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust is £39959.00 to £48117.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacy technician pay in Calne varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

Does Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust have other pharmacy roles open in the UK?

Yes — PharmSee currently tracks 2 open pharmacy vacancies from Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust across the UK. Browse all Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust roles on PharmSee to compare locations and salaries.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Calne?

PharmSee is currently tracking 2 active pharmacy vacancies in Calne across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Calne pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

How do I apply for this role?

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