Band 6 ACT/MMT Pharmacy Technician

JOB-20240830-fed11a3d

Job Title: Band 6 ACT/MMT Pharmacy Technician
Specialism: Pharmacy
Location: Stoke, UK
Salary: £26.00 per hour
Type: Ongoing, Full Time

Band 6 ACT/MMT Pharmacy Technician within Pharmacy Services in Stoke, earning £26.00 per hour. This exciting ongoing locum opportunity offers full-time hours with an ASAP start, providing the chance to join a dedicated pharmacy team working across multiple sites. This role is ideal for an experienced Accuracy Checking Technician (ACT) and Medicines Management Technician (MMT) looking to contribute to high-quality patient care while expanding their clinical and operational pharmacy experience.

Perks and benefits

• Full Time: Enjoy the consistency and stability of ongoing full-time work while continuing to develop your specialist skills.
• Hourly Pay: Earn £26.00 per hour, rewarding your expertise and dedication.
• Multi-Site Experience: Work across different clinical settings, providing variety and valuable professional experience.
• Supportive Team Environment: Join a knowledgeable and collaborative pharmacy team committed to excellence in patient care.
• Professional Development: Benefit from pharmacy induction programmes and competency-based training to support your ongoing development.
• Varied Responsibilities: Enjoy a diverse role combining ward-based medicines management and dispensary duties.

What you will do

• Medicines Management: Provide medicines reconciliation and medicines management support to patients on wards.
• Accuracy Checking: Undertake Accuracy Checking Technician duties within the dispensary, ensuring safe and accurate dispensing processes.
• Ward Support: Work closely with ward teams to optimise medication management and support patient care.
• Discharge Planning: Liaise with clinical staff regarding discharge medications to facilitate safe and timely patient discharge.
• Cancer Services Support: Assist the pharmacy cancer centre with prescriptions for inpatients, outpatients, and related pharmacy services.
• Team Collaboration: Work alongside pharmacists, technicians, and healthcare professionals to deliver a high-quality pharmacy service.
• System Compliance: Utilise Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA) systems effectively within daily practice.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate pharmacy records and documentation in accordance with professional and organisational standards.
• Quality and Safety: Ensure compliance with medicines governance, pharmacy procedures, and patient safety requirements