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Senior Medicines Management Pharmacy Assistant
4 months ago
Job summary
Senior Medicines Management Pharmacy Assistant
The pharmacy department at Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust (Queen Elizabeth Hospital site) have a new vacancy for a Senior Medicines Management Pharmacy Assistant to provide a patient-facing role from a ward-based setting.
Do you have significant hospital / community pharmacy experience and you're now looking for the next step in your career? This is an excellent opportunity to join our dedicated ward based clinical pharmacy team, striving for excellence and aiming to provide the highest standards of care for our patients, with the emphasis on reducing medicines waste, maximising ordering efficiency and creating better will already hold the NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or be willing to undertake this qualification as an apprenticeship which includes a salary reduction for the duration of the apprenticeship.
Applicants should also be highly motivated, a good team player, willing to learn and have good communication skills. You will also need to have a good general education, GCSE Maths and English at grade C(4/5) or above (or equivalent).
Main duties of the job
Please complete your application demonstrating your experience in line with the person specification and job description as failure to do so may lead to non-progression to the short listing stage of the process.
Part time or flexible working options will be considered, so we encourage you to contact us for more information.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development Widening access (anchor institution) and employability Improving the experience of staff with disability Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development Making equalities mainstream Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary:
To work on designated wards and perform a range of pharmacy related duties in accordance with set procedures.
To assist the Pharmacists and Medicines Management Technicians at ward level in providing a medicines management service to the wards.
To reduce wastage of medicines by assisting with medication transfer within the trust.
To be a point of contact for healthcare professionals and pharmacy staff on ward related issues.
To participate in the dispensing of pharmaceuticals for in-patients and support ward dispensing initiatives.
To ensure that clinical areas are adequately stocked with pharmaceuticals and according to departmental standards.
Key Result Areas & Performance:
Medicines Management
To undertake extended roles at ward level including ward based dispensing of inpatients; discharges and controlled drugs according to the pharmacy departments policies and procedures, following a period of supervised practice.
To check patients POD lockers on a daily basis, Removing any stopped or otherwise unwanted medications and identifying medicines that need ordering by the pharmacy technician/pharmacist. This will occur after a period of training and supervision.
To support teams in any blister pack or compliance aid completion.
To work in close partnership with the Band 2 Medicines Management Pharmacy Assistant, acting as a role model in order to further develop the technical service?.
To complete all necessary training to meet the standards required for working at ward level.
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with members of the healthcare team and pharmacy team to support a seamless medicines management process.
To be responsible for ones own time management to ensure that the medicines management service is supported effectively.
Contact primary care sources GP surgeries, community pharmacies, etc. as requested by other members of the pharmacy team to send or receive information relating to medicines management, which will include the photocopying, filing and faxing of documents when necessary.
Make decisions based on the relevant information to solve problems and refer where necessary to the appropriate pharmacist or medicines management technician any issues or queries related to the wards or dispensary.
Participate in audits of the service including data collection under supervision.
Assist in the transfer of medicines between wards and locating medicines that have been left behind when patients are transferred between wards, including patients own drugs.
Be responsible for the stock management for designated ward(s) via a regular top up service and work with the pharmacy team to ensure that stock lists are regularly reviewed and updated.
To liaise with nursing staff to ensure controlled drug orders are placed early in the morning.
Update and review ward stock lists on a three monthly basis in conjunction with the ward technician/pharmacist and ward manager.
Dealing with problems associated with the ordering of stock and specials on behalf of the pharmacy team and refer where appropriate, liaising closely with pharmacy stores and procurement.
To support the medicines management service by helping provide training for students or other staff on the roles and activities of the ward pharmacy team where appropriate.
To carry out receptionist duties including, answering telephones, responding to bleeps, faxing and emailing.
To maintain records and prescription files.
To carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required by the senior technician
Partnerships
Communications and Relationships
Internal : To liaise with all members of the pharmacy team.
To liaise with other healthcare staff within the Trust.
With patients and their representatives
External: As necessary for transferring information GPs, community pharmacies and nursing and residential homes, patients representatives or carers
General
To work in a customer focused manner with patients, nursing staff and other healthcare professionals.
To participate in the rota for weekend and bank holiday service.
To make a full contribution to the work of each section. It is particularly important to learn to contribute without having to be asked and to take pride in the overall performance of the team.
To assist with the training of new members of staff within pharmacy related to key aspects of this job role.
To undertake any duties as required per department objectives or under the discretion of the Director of Pharmacy.
To achieve accreditation in specific units of the NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.
Willing to undertake Medicines Optimisation Programme (MOP) POD Assessment and Transcribing for Supply Course training
Person Specification
Education & Training
Essential
Maths and English GCSE (grade A to C) or equivalent Units of level 2 NVQ Certificate in Pharmacy Service skills in relevant areas of work (or willing to undertake) or equivalent Willing to undertake in-house training to deliver a limited patient medication counselling service Willing to undertake Medicines Optimisation Programme (MOP) POD Assessment and Transcribing for Supply Course training
Experience
Essential
Appropriate experience working in a hospital pharmacy Experience of providing a top-up service Experience of following procedures
Desirable
Training & supervising of other junior members of staff Knowledge of a computerised ordering system Experience of participating in audits with data collection and collection
Knowledge
Essential
The role and purpose of a ward-based service Willing to undergo on the job training Able to identify & prioritise tasks Recognises own limitations Computer & keyboard skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
Good communication skills, both verbal & written English Good interpersonal skills Ability work without constant supervision and as a part of a team Able to work effectively under pressure Ability to remain standing for several hours Neat and tidy appearance Able to work Weekends and Bank Holidays