Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Band 5 Senior Pharmacy Technician - HMP Birmingham
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Senior Pharmacy Technician – Technical Specialist in Medicines Management/Administration
Band 5 + Environmental Allowance (£1542 per annum pro-rota) - 37.5 hours per week
HMP Birmingham are looking for a Medicines Management and Administration Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to join our team.
Prisons are one of the most challenging yet rewarding places for Pharmacy professionals to work. So, if you are looking for a role to develop your existing skills and learn something new in an environment that never stands still, then this is a perfect opportunity for you.
Requirements
You will hold NVQ Level 3, BTEC in Pharmacy, or equivalent qualifications and have current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) to be considered for this role and hold a current APCT.
Key Responsibilities
A typical day will consist of:
- Administration of medications for both physical health and mental health conditions, including opioid substitute therapy and controlled medications.
- Medication history taking and medication reconciliation.
- Medication compliance checks and patient counselling.
- Dispensary and Accuracy checking duties.
- Providing advice to patients and referring to relevant clinicians for complex issues and chronic disease specialist services.
- Minor ailment supply services.
- Participating in health promotion.
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The post requires an excellent team player who is flexible and has a tenacity to see tasks through to completion. If you are enthusiastic, motivated, and ready for a challenge, then you are the person we are looking for.
About Us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing, and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
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Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation, which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive, and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Vicky Webster
- Job title: Head of Pharmacy
- Email address: victoria.webster13@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 0121 598 8034
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