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Position Overview

The successful candidate will deliver specialized clinical pharmacy assistance to services focused on frailty, contributing to the overall healthcare delivery at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust. This role involves providing comprehensive medication-related care to patients, enhancing the management of pharmaceutical services, engaging in educational initiatives, and spearheading service enhancements.

If you are dedicated to improving care for elderly patients, adaptable, and eager to expand your expertise within this field, we invite you to consider joining our mission to establish a benchmark for exceptional healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

This newly created role presents an exciting opportunity for a motivated pharmacy technician aiming to enhance their skills while supporting the growth of integrated pharmacy services within frailty care.

The post holder will collaborate closely with the lead pharmacist for frailty and out-of-hospital care to innovate and advance the frailty service, with the goal of minimizing emergency department visits, reducing hospital admissions, and ensuring patients maximize their medication benefits.

The responsibilities include:

• Providing high-quality medication services to the frailty virtual ward.
• Actively participating in the daily operations of the virtual ward.
• Working in partnership with a diverse team to manage all aspects of medication services for patients.

About Our Organization

We are an evolving organization committed to continuous improvement. Our recent achievements include significant advancements in emergency department performance and recognition for our leadership. Our workforce, comprising individuals from various backgrounds, is dedicated to delivering care that meets the highest standards of patient satisfaction.

Operating from two primary locations, we serve a large patient population, ensuring access to state-of-the-art facilities and services. Our commitment to innovation includes the upcoming implementation of an electronic patient record system, enhancing the accessibility of patient information across our healthcare network.

Job Requirements

For detailed information regarding this role, please refer to the comprehensive Job Description and Person Specification.

It is essential to review the complete specification prior to submitting your application to ensure alignment with the role's requirements.

All new appointments are subject to a probationary period.

We encourage applicants to thoroughly read all information provided in the job advertisement and supporting documents before completing their application.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a pharmacy technician.
• Strong foundation in all facets of hospital pharmacy practice.
• Experience in frailty and elderly care services, particularly in patient counseling and medication reconciliation.

Desirable:

• Proven ability to utilize clinical audit and quality improvement methodologies to enhance practice.
• Understanding of integrated pharmacy services and capability to identify and plan service improvements.