Senior Medicines Management Technician

3 weeks ago


Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom NHS Jobs Full time
Role Overview

The Senior Medicines Management Technician will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of medication histories within a 24-hour timeframe upon patient admission to the unit. This includes meticulous documentation on both Nervecentre and paper charts, while confirming details through effective communication with patients, caregivers, and external organizations.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Conduct daily assessments of both electronic and paper drug charts, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
  2. Provide a comprehensive medicines management service, which includes the procurement of medications, verifying their appropriateness for prescribed routes, and facilitating the prompt supply of time-sensitive medications to prevent delays.
  3. Enhance medication safety and security at the ward level, ensuring all patient medications are accurately transferred to the appropriate wards.
  4. Address supply shortages proactively, communicating necessary information and interim guidance to all relevant stakeholders.
  5. Contribute to the development of SBARs, ensuring effective communication and distribution to pertinent staff members across the organization.
  6. Support the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), guidelines, and policy revisions.
  7. Assist in the updating of relevant documentation and ordering forms within the team.
  8. Manage drug recall alerts by identifying, quarantining, and replacing affected medication stock.
  9. Review and update stock lists and generate reports on drug utilization.
  10. Support Cost Improvement Program (CIP) initiatives identified within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Theatres.
Qualifications and Skills

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in medicines management, with excellent communication skills and a commitment to promoting medication safety and governance.



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