Senior Pharmacy Technician - District Nursing

The post holder will have a fantastic opportunity to join an expanding team of pharmacy technicians across

Whittington Health District Nursing.

The post holder will participate in the provision of administration of medication as well as the provision

of medicines management and pharmaceutical services within the District Nursing Service in Haringey

or Islington. The successful candidate must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and

will have successfully completed an NVQ in Pharmaceutical Services. The role will involve administering

medication, performing in depth medication reviews, advising team members on good medicines

management, medicine reconciliation, self-administration and health promotion activities

To provide and assist with the health care of clients in their own homes and elsewhere in

community.

Participate in medicine reconciliation to improve medicines optimisation across the primary and

secondary care interface.

Participation in medication history screening, involving problem solving, communicating with

patients, GP’s, and other healthcare professionals.

Participate in the development and expansion of role of pharmacy technician. Participate in Whittington Health medicines management initiatives. Participate in the extended roles for technicians as the opportunity arises and other clinical roles

subject to availability of suitable training

please refer to JD and PS for full details of Job description

Medication administration activities will include the administration of oral medication, subcutaneous

and intramuscular injections such as insulin, low molecular weight heparin, and hydroxocobalamin. The

successful candidate will further develop this role to include the administration of intravenous

medication via a peripherally inserted central catheter, and competency assessing health care assistants

undertaking medication administration. The successful candidate will be involved in education and

training of pharmacy technicians, registered nurses, and health care assistants. They will facilitate CPD

and work with the professional development pharmacy technician to undertake clinical audits, quality

improvements and practice development. The successful candidate will be required to work unsocial

hours as required by the service (including weekend and evening working).

Whittington is a forward thinking and innovative integrated care organization, therefore, opportunities

for the post holder to experience other Pharmacy Technician roles within the hospital and other

community services may be available.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jo Rueffer Job title: Specialist Pharmacy Technician- District Nursing Email address: johanna.rueffer@nhs.net