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JOB-20240830-fed11a3d

Job Title: Band 5 ACT Pharmacy Technician
Specialism: Accuracy Checking Technician (ACT)
Location: Guernsey, UK
Salary: Up to £35 per hour
Contract Duration: 3 months
Full Time: Yes

Embark on a rewarding 3-month journey as a Band 5 ACT Pharmacy Technician in the picturesque island of Guernsey. This exciting full-time locum opportunity offers the chance to join a dynamic pharmacy team as an Accuracy Checking Technician, where you will play a vital role in delivering safe and effective patient care while further developing your professional expertise.

Perks and benefits:

• Locum flexibility: Enjoy the freedom to manage your work schedule while making the most of everything Guernsey has to offer.
• Competitive rewards: Benefit from an attractive hourly rate that reflects your skills and experience.
• Professional development: Broaden your expertise by working within a supportive team in a unique healthcare environment.
• Varied experience: Work across different clinical settings, expanding your knowledge and building valuable professional relationships.

What you will do:

• Receive, store, and transport prescriptions efficiently and accurately.
• Carry out accuracy and suitability checks on prescriptions, liaising with prescribers, wards, and pharmacists where required.
• Generate medication labels and support monitoring programmes for specialist medications, including clozapine.
• Dispense medications accurately for in-patients, out-patients, and private patients, including controlled drugs and cytotoxic medicines.
• Assist pharmacists in obtaining accurate medication histories and assessing patients' own medicines.
• Perform Medicines Reconciliation alongside the Ward Pharmacist to support safe and effective patient care.
• Communicate medicine-related information clearly with patients, nurses, prescribers, and community pharmacies.
• Participate in Technician-led Drug Administration rounds and contribute to service development.
• Prepare worksheets and labels while performing dosage calculations and formula checks.
• Record and monitor consumables and ingredients required for pharmaceutical production.
• Carry out environmental cleaning and monitoring in line with departmental procedures.
• Participate in departmental and organisational meetings to promote patient and staff safety.
• Comply with all Health and Social Care policies, including health and safety procedures and the Data Protection Law 2001.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• ACT (Accuracy Checking Technician) qualification is essential.
• DBS registered on the Update Service is required.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Guernsey offers an exceptional quality of life, combining stunning coastal scenery, rich history, and a welcoming community. With its relaxed island lifestyle and excellent professional opportunities, it is an ideal place to develop your career while enjoying a unique living experience.

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