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Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician (Fixed Term for 1 year - commencing Jan 25)

Are you ready for a challenge? Are you passionate about delivering outstanding pharmacy services in a fast paced hospital environment? If so then we want to hear from you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Croydon Health Services (CHS) for a Band 4 - Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician (1 year fixed term from January 2025) who is forward thinking; enthusiastic and motivated, to join our established experienced and dedicated ward-based and dispensary team.

The successful applicant will share our vision, be committed to our values and goals for the delivery of the best care to our patients.
We welcome applications from individuals with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. Applicants must also be have the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively, work under pressure, possess a patient-centred attitude and be motivated to strive for continued improvement. 

All band 4 technicians are required to complete our in-house educational, training and development plan, which will equip our staff with the skills, behaviours and knowledge in preparation for future pharmacy career progression.

Applicants should hold Level 3 BTEC / NVQ Pharmacy Services certificate or equivalent, be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician. Ideally, should hold an Accredited Checking Qualification (ACPT) or be willing to work towards. 

Main duties of the job

1. To work in conjunction with clinical pharmacists and other medicines management technicians to
deliver ward based pharmacy services within a delegated area of responsibility.
2.To support the development and progress of clinical pharmacy services.
3. To contribute to the patient safety agenda and clinical governance through medicines
management.
4. To support the cost effective and efficient medicines management services to wards and patients.
5.To act as a key link between wards and the pharmacy department, integrating within the trusts
multi-disciplinary team.
6. To label, dispense and accuracy check clinically screened prescriptions for both inpatients and for
patients being discharged.
7. To participate in the general running of the department undertaking the full range of duties of a
pharmacy technician. 

Working for our organisation

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity. 

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital. 

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.