25 Oct
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Bristol
Job description
As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
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To support and contribute to the Pharmacy Informatics service, primarily supporting the Pharmacy Stock Control System and support clinical, operational and technical pharmacy teams with associated processes.
To support the specialist pharmacy in-put to Trust-wide electronic prescribing and medicines administration systems (EPMA) across UHBW.
As a member of the Pharmacy technician team, you will provide safe and effective pharmacy support to the dispensary and adult wards within UHBW.
You will develop your existing professional, technical and clinical skills through your own continuing professional development to provide a service of excellence to both patients and staff alike.
This role includes a 1 day a week commitment to supporting pharmacy clinical teams working within the dispensary and / or ward level.
The post holder will be required to work shifts including late duties, weekends and Bank Holidays on a rota basis.
- Support the management of the Pharmacy Stock Control System, and support clinical, operational and technical pharmacy teams with associated processes.
- Support the management of other digital products used within department primarily governed by Pharmacy Informatics team.
- Support the management of the Pharmacy Informatics service according to Standard Operating Procedures and ensure safe systems of work in line with national guidance.
- Support and develop operational day to day management of the stock control elements of Pharmacy Informatics service.
- Support the performance monitoring of the Pharmacy Informatics service and driving best work flows.
- Contribute to testing of functionality resulting from pharmacy stock control software upgrades and advise / communicate staff of changes where appropriate.
- Identify write, develop and maintain departmental and service policies and procedures relating to pharmacy stock control system and other digital medicines operations / processes.
- Identify, support implement and handover to BAU new digital stock control and management solutions,
collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and digital providers to ensure best patient care.
- Contribute to the preparation of reports from the Pharmacy Stock Control system for Finance and Trust directorates.
Please refer to the job description attached for more main duties of the job.
University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with a workforce of over 13,000 staff and 100+ different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000 people across Bristol and Weston.
UHBW has been rated by the CQC as Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to patients. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust,
committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.
Join us and you can enjoy city living, be in the countryside or by the seaside, with easy access to all the South West offers.
UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
As an equal opportunities employer, actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to create a workforce that represents the diversity of our community and are committed to designing our services around the needs of patients and their loved ones.
Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
▶️ Clinical Informatics Pharmacy Technician
🖊️ University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
📍 Bristol