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Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician (West Middlesex Hospital)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 05 Rhagfyr 2024 |
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| Cyflog: | £34,521.00 i £41,956.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £34521.00 - £41956.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 26 Rhagfyr 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Middlesex, TW7 6AF |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9289-CSS-1688 |
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Roles and responsibilities Follow relevant procedures for Medicines Management in order to deliver the service in a safe and effective manner. Responsible for the provision of the Medicines Management service to designated ward areas, which involves working in clinical areas unsupervised. Be accredited to check prescriptions (or willing to undertake the Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technicians (ACPT qualification) and efficiently maintain accreditation as a checking technician as part of the London Region scheme in order to participate in the dispensing and checking of inpatient, outpatient, clinical trial and ward or clinic based prescriptions. Obtain accurate medication histories for patients on admission by liaising with the patient and/or primary care team in order to support decisions about continued care. Implement and maintain the Patients Own Drug (POD) scheme, for the designated areas (and self-administration where introduced) according to Trust Policies. This involves checking the suitability of patients own drugs, i.e. correct instructions on label, expiry date, re-labelling if necessary and gaining patient consent for using their own medication. Initiate supply of non-stock items for one stop-dispensing i.e. ordering medication labelled ready for discharge when appropriate and to ensure a full prescription of at least 14 days of medication for inpatients (agreed appropriate quantities for other areas) is available in each patients bedside locker. Counsel patients in order to provide effective and appropriate advice to patients on medication use in order to ensure their understanding of their medication including benefits of their medication and possible side effects. These may be patients with certain barriers, e.g. hearing problems, language issues. Deal with queries and complex issues from patients and other hospital staff. Effectively contend with informal / verbal complaints from ward staff or patients in the first instance before appropriate referral to line manager if necessary. Co-ordinate the discharge medication, bringing together patients own drugs and newly dispensed items in advance of patient discharge and support the planning of patient discharge with respect to medication, including the transcription of requests for dispensing. Participate in the audit of the medicines management service e.g. POD scheme, dispensing times, discharge times and intervention data. Provide training for pharmacy staff regarding the medicines management service on the wards. Participate in reciprocal cover arrangements across directorates to maintain the medicines management service. Maintain high quality of data input of patient information into the pharmacy computer system in order to ensure excellent labeling standards for dispensed medicines. Support the dispensary when required by participating in the dispensary rota and providing a full technical service including performing the final accuracy check of screened prescriptions. Accurately dispense and issue prescriptions including controlled drugs in a timely fashion for inpatients, outpatients (including A&E), day case and discharge medication. Participate in the checking of in-patient, outpatient and clinical trial prescriptions by undertaking the London Pharmacy Education & Training Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) scheme in line with departmental policy. Identify potential problems regarding the lack of availability of medicines for individual prescriptions, seeking advice on suitable alternatives or agreed delivery timetable. Ensure medication is dispensed to meet agreed delivery times and to minimise waiting times for patients. Receive prescriptions from hospital staff in accordance with dispensary procedures. Prioritise prescriptions according to urgency. Inform ward staff of prescription progress where necessary. Ensure that the exemption status of patients is checked in order to accurately collect prescription fees. Calculate prescription charges from outpatients and private patients as per procedures. Participate in organising the dispensary workload and implementing practices to improve efficiency. Be a role model for technical staff and actively promote the role of the pharmacy technician Line-manage a designated rotational pharmacy technician, conducting performance appraisals and development reviews and if necessary, manage disciplinary or grievances. Act as a section head for designated rotational technicians. Participate in the training of new and junior staff, including inductions. Act as an Educational Supervisor for pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians and Assistant Technical Officers undertaking relevant modules of the Medicines Optimisation Programme co-ordinated by the NHS England Ensure that a written record of Continuing Personal Development (CPD) is maintained for review at appraisal. Be a robot superuser in order to troubleshoot complex problems and maintain efficient systems within the dispensing process. Participate in and contribute to the development of the extension of the medicines management scheme across all wards in the hospital. Participate in regular medicines management training sessions for nursing staff. Liaise with nursing staff and patients to guarantee the service we provide meets the requirements of its users. Create, maintain and develop medicines management policies, procedures and standards. Maintain a personal Continuing Professional Development portfolio, including delivering and attending internal training sessions and meetings, and attending internal and external study days. Participate in the recruitment of technical staff. Follow legal, ethical, professional and employers codes of conduct. Any other duties as reasonably required by the Head of Department. Communication Ensure all communication, which may be complex, contentious or sensitive, is undertaken in a responsive and inclusive manner, focusing on improvement and ways to move forward. Ensure all communication is presented appropriately to the different recipients, according to levels of understanding, type of communication being imparted and possible barriers such as language, culture, understanding or physical or mental health conditions. This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and his/her manager. All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure. You must never undertake any duties that are outside your area of skill or knowledge level. If you are unsure you must seek clarification from a more senior member of staff. Other Maintain a broad level of pharmacy practice through ensuring a sound base of pharmaceutical knowledge. Participate in education and training programmes to develop skills as part of a commitment to continuing education and the concept of lifelong learning. Be aware of, and apply, relevant legislation such as the H & SAWA, COSHH, Medicines Act, GMP etc. At all times practice in accordance with the Code of Ethics of the Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain. Follow legal, ethical, professional and employers codes of conduct. Any other duties as reasonably required within the band and overall scope of role. To participate in weekend working as part of a rota and shift working on a rotational basis.