Mental Health Medicine Optimisation Technician – Flexible Hours

Haringey GP Federation; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services provider in Exeter seeks a DPT medicine optimisation pharmacy technician to join their dedicated team. This role includes providing cover for the clozapine clinic and inpatient wards, managing medication reconciliation in line with guidelines, and offering patient counselling. Ideal candidates will have a valid pharmacy technician registration and relevant qualifications. The organization values a commitment to quality care and encourages applications from individuals with lived experience of mental health conditions.

Benefits

Flexible working

No weekend work

Support for further development

Qualifications

• Up to date knowledge of medicines.
• Broad understanding of national policies impacting medicines optimisation services.
• Willingness to obtain further qualifications in mental health or pharmacy practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover to clozapine clinic and inpatient wards.
• Manage ordering and storage of medication.
• Conduct regular audits and checks of medication charts.

Skills

Medicines knowledge

Patient counselling

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ level 3 and BTEC in pharmaceutical science or equivalent

Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC

Accredited checking technician

Job description

A leading health services provider in Exeter seeks a DPT medicine optimisation pharmacy technician to join their dedicated team. This role includes providing cover for the clozapine clinic and inpatient wards, managing medication reconciliation in line with guidelines, and offering patient counselling. Ideal candidates will have a valid pharmacy technician registration and relevant qualifications. The organization values a commitment to quality care and encourages applications from individuals with lived experience of mental health conditions.