Come and be part of our Pathfinders-Care team as an
Pharmacy Technician
30 - 37.5 Hours a week
£14.75 - £16 per hour
Pathfinders-Care is a residential Nursing facility based in Ollerton Nottinghamshire that has strong founding values. Pathfinders-Care was founded as a result of a personal experience of poor care witnessed by one of the Founding Directors. It was from that moment the concept of Pathfinders-Care started with the mission in mind to-
· Provide high quality care and support.
· Provide a modern and safe living and working environment.
· Provide stable employment and guaranteed hours.
· A pathway of training to develop and offer career pathways for all staff. A social commitment we take very seriously. Empowering staff to upskill, train and increase earnings.
So what is it we do?
We specialise in assisting people with long term conditions and co-morbidities. Progressive conditions, end of life care, trauma, re-enablement and rehabilitation. Providing and promoting quality of life, choice, dignity and independence wherever possible. To be a little more specific, this could be in the form of-
· Intense rehabilitation
· Slow-stream rehabilitation
· Neurological rehabilitation
· Respiratory rehabilitation
· Respiratory maintenance.
· Tracheostomy and Ventilation.
· Neurological & palliative symptom management
· End of life care / palliative care
· Complex Symptom management
This is just an insight into the type of care we deliver but will give you an idea how the job could be rewarding in so many ways.
What is it you will be doing?
· You will be leading the management and maintenance of the supply of medications in use within Pathfinders-Care and ensure supply is always available. You will also be expected to lead in ensuring safe maintenance and issuing of medication within Pathfinders-Care. This may include:
o Monitoring daily fridge and room temperatures storing medications and report any faults to the maintenance team.
o Liaising daily with the nursing team to ensure adequate stock levels of medication are maintained for each service user.
o Receiving monthly supplies of medication for each service user and accurately book in and distribute as per legislation guidance states.
o Ensuring that all medications including dressings and topical creams are in date.
o Checking daily, controlled medications including expiry dates, correct stock levels and safe administration policy and procedures are followed as per legislation
o Completing a monthly medication audit ensuring medications are correctly recorded as per policy
o Participating in regular reviews with health and social care professionals involved in the wellbeing of individual service users to maintain a holistic approach to their care.
o Assisting with med error investigations.
What we can offer you to be part of our team?
30 - 37.5 Hours per week
£14.75 - £16 per hour
Other benefits:
· Career training, progression from in house specialised training to NVQs
· Regular supervision
· Working as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside, Nurses, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapists and Speech and Language Therapists
· Working with experienced staff to mentor you into the role
· 4 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
· Contributory pension/saving scheme
· Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications.
· Genuine career progression and development opportunities.
· Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice
· Free uniforms
· Free parking
· Subsidised restaurant and vending facilities.
This is a hugely rewarding role and a career to be proud of where every day you will go home knowing you made a positive difference to the lives our patients.
If you wish to discuss the role further before applying, please feel free to call and speak with our Human Resources team on 01623 836639
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.75-£16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Pharmacy: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- GPhC qualification (required)
Work Location: In person
