Position: Locum Band 5 Pharmacy Technician
Location: Alder Hey Hospital
Start Date: ASAP – 10th March 2025
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:45 - 17:00
Role Overview
This role supports the pharmacy department at Alder Hey Hospital, focusing on accuracy checking and efficient pharmacy dispensing. As a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and precise dispensation of medications and supporting incident reporting to enhance patient safety.
Key Responsibilities
* Accuracy Checking Technician (ACT) Duties: Perform final accuracy checks on dispensed medications, ensuring adherence to best practices and minimizing risk of errors.
* Dispensing System Usage: Utilize the CMM (formerly JAC) Pharmacy Dispensing System to manage medication orders efficiently (experience with CMM is desirable but not essential).
* Incident Reporting: Support incident reporting via Inphase or equivalent systems, contributing to quality improvement and patient safety.
Requirements
* ACT Certification: Must be an accredited Accuracy Checking Technician.
* Desirable Experience: Familiarity with the CMM (formerly JAC) Pharmacy Dispensing System and Inphase (or equivalent incident reporting system) is advantageous.
* Attention to Detail and Communication Skills: Strong attention to detail and effective communication skills to work accurately and collaboratively within the pharmacy team.
For more information or to apply, please contact:
📞 Call: 02037515793
🤳 WhatsApp: 07920654910
💻 Email: [email protected]
Job reference number: YW-gUJ6