We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate Pharmacy Technician to provide and develop the clinical pharmacy service within Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust's Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Service. If you're looking for an innovative clinical role, that is at the forefront of delivering patient-tailored care within the community setting, with exciting opportunities for professional development and a good work-life balance, then look no further. The post holder will join the pharmacist to work closely with the multidisciplinary Early Intervention in Psychosis team. The post holder will be based in St Martin's Hospital in Canterbury, but will be expected to be flexible, supporting the team and multiagency colleagues across the county. Our Pharmacy Technicians are provided with opportunities for personal growth and development, including support to do accredited medicine management qualifications and NHS leadership courses.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure appropriate management of side effects.
- Improve compliance with prescribed treatment.
- Improve access to clozapine in early onset schizophrenia.
- Improve physical health outcomes.
- Practice value-based as well as evidence-based.
- Attend locality multidisciplinary meetings.
- Provide specialist medication advice.
- Provide patient education and counselling.
- Conduct medication reviews and reconciliations of current and past medication history.
- Develop teaching and educational programmes.
Key Aspects of the Post
- Assist in management of medicines for individuals experiencing early-stage psychosis.
- Support patients undergoing their first episode of psychosis in Kent, as well as their families and carers.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Full, valid, UK driving licence.
- Access to a car/vehicle for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
