Higher Level Pharmacy Technician - Anticoagulation
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS TrustHigh Wycombe- Permanent
Job summary
Are you looking to use your skills in a different way? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a higher level qualified pharmacy technician to work as part of the pharmacist led anticoagulation team. We currently provide a pharmacist led specialist direct oral anticoagulation service as well as a small number of warfarin clinics. across Buckinghamshire.
The DOAC (Direct Oral Anticoagulation) team would love to hear from a Pharmacy Technician wanting to expand their skills and knowledge by joining the team in this exciting new role. There is scope for the role to evolve to fit the service.
In the heart of Buckinghamshire countryside, the Trust is located conveniently close to London and Oxford. We provide services to three main sites, Wycombe, Amersham and Stoke Mandeville. As a progressive department we continually look to be at the forefront of medicines management and are committed to the development of our staff. We fully support CPD.
If you are looking for that new and exciting challenge this could be just the role for you.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for supporting the pharmacist led anticoagulation team with the clinic service provided to patients, providing follow up telephone consultations and counselling to those newly initiated. You will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to support and develop anticoagulation services, maximising efficiency and safety along with the provision of excellent patient part of a specialist team you will also have the opportunity to learn management and personal skills by working with ward Pharmacists and ward assistants in the Pharmacy department and also in the Satellite Pharmacies.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
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Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or Apprenticeship in Pharmacy Services
- Registered with GPHC
- ACPT accredited or willing to work towards qualification.
Desirable
EXPERIENCE
Essential
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
Desirable
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
Desirable