This is an exciting opportunity to join BCHFT Pharmacy team in this newly created pharmacy technician post which will include data analysis responsibility. Our friendly, supportive team are looking for an organised and highly motivated individual with great communication and interpersonal skills. The successful post holder will play a key role in providing the necessary information to inform the senior management team and the wider organisation and other stakeholders.
The ability to build good working relationships with a range of staff and understand NHS organisational structures will be key along with strong analytical skills and experience.
Main duties of the job
This role provides various elements relating to medicine data support, including coordination of audits, data capture and analysis in the department, as well as using systems to allow the senior team an enhanced understanding of drug usage. There will also be the opportunity to work alongside our existing technicians and pharmacists at ward level to maintain and improve clinical skills and assist in supporting new starters with the induction process.
Essential skills:
* Analytical ability for problem solving.
* Good statistical skills, e.g. able to analyse and present data, identify trends.
* Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other software packages.
* Good ability to analyse drug usage reports.
* Good personal organisation and time management skills.
Ideally, this role is based over a 5-day (Mon-Fri) working week however, there may be some flexibility. Working pattern & base to be agreed at interview. There is no expectation to take part in dispensing duties, or work evenings, weekends, or bank holidays.
About us
At Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, we're building a high-calibre, diverse and inclusive mental health workforce. One that will give talented professionals like you the opportunity to shape an outstanding service that will transform community mental healthcare and deliver happier and healthier lives all across our communities.
The Trust is rated 'Good' from CQC (Care Quality Commission) and will become the lead provider for mental health services across The Black Country. We have recently invested in newly created clinical divisions and are currently developing new models of integrated primary and secondary care for adults and older adults, as well launching a far-reaching inpatient strategy, working to eradicate dormitories and building new facilities.
This ambitious model is multi-agency and multi-disciplinary, opening the door for you to work in a collaborative and flexible way with partners, service users, carers and their families.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work as a respected member of a multidisciplinary team within the Trust and play a key role in supporting the medicines management services to ensure we provide the best possible care for our service users and support to staff. You will need to be resourceful, able to manage your time effectively and prioritise your own workload.
You should have previous relevant experience, with hospital experience being desirable although not essential.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Qualified & registered pharmacy technician.
* Experience of presenting complex and contentious information to senior staff.
Desirable
* Hospital experience.
Employer details
Employer name
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trust wide
2Nd Floor Trafalgar House 47-49 King Street,
Dudley
DY2 8PS
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