Medicines Management Facilitator

2 weeks ago

Neath, United Kingdom Swansea Bay University Health Board Full time

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, motivated, Nurse or Pharmacy Technician to join Neath Port Talbot Medicines Management Team for Domiciliary Care. 

The successful applicant will be part of the integrated, multidisciplinary Community Resource Team who provide support and education in medicines management, specifically in domiciliary and intermediate care settings. This role aims to improve patient outcomes and minimising harm, including avoiding unscheduled care, admissions, and delays to transfers of care. It is ideal for individuals interested in integrated working and are committed to developing and expanding their skills to achieve the highest quality care and outcomes for patients in their own homes.

Main duties of the job

The role includes:

providing medicines management interventions to patients within their own home, involving lone working without direct supervision. liaising with a wide range of Health & Social Care professionals to identify solutions for patients in a multidisciplinary network with a focus on promoting independence, prevention and early intervention. delivering medicines management training to relevant staff groups. managing a defined caseload within the speciality, using evidence based/patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions, maintaining records. providing a lead contact between community pharmacy and social services with respect to medicines management issues, including the provision of regular updates, training and visits to community pharmacies to support the Medicines Administration Record scheme.

The post holder must be able to travel around the locality in a timely manner.

Working for our organisation

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. 

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Essential Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential criteria

Registered with relevant professional body such as NMC or GPhC Specialist knowledge acquired through health related qualification such as BTEC science (pharmaceutical) Registered Pharmacy Technician, equivalent level qualification plus specialist training and experience to degree or equivalent level Knowledge and evidence of Professional requirement for ongoing Continuing Professional Development to maintain knowledge and expertise

Desirable criteria

Further post graduate management or clinical qualification

Essential Experience

Essential criteria

Post qualification experience Experience of facilitating change to improve clinical practice Experience and good working knowledge of clinical audit

Essential Aptitude and Abilities

Essential criteria

Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours Ability to define, collate, analyse and interpret data in a timely manner to solve complex problems and plan effectively, and to motivate people and facilitate change Ability to provide medicines related information to a range of health professionals, managers, social workers, professional carers, and other health care staff, overcoming potential barriers to understanding Ability to provide medicines related information patients and relatives, requiring well-developed empathic and reassurance skills Effective interpersonal, communication (both written and oral), presentation and influencing skills

Desirable criteria

Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Other

Essential criteria

Ability to travel within geographical area Able to work hours flexibly Ability to deal with occasional emotionally distressing situations such as counselling patients regarding their medicines or complaints with difficult situations and potential conflicts Ability to work independently and effectively with a high degree of motivation for long periods and manage own unpredictable workload Ability to utilise information technology, including Word, spreadsheets and PowerPoint

Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

  • Medicines Management Facilitator

    2 weeks ago

    Neath, Neath Port Talbot, United Kingdom Swansea Bay University Health Board Full time

    Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, motivated, Nurse or Pharmacy Technician to join Neath Port Talbot Medicines Management Team for Domiciliary Care. Thesuccessful applicantwill be part of the integrated, multidisciplinary Community Resource Team who provide support and education in medicines management, specifically in...

  • Medicines Management Facilitator

    3 weeks ago

    Neath, United Kingdom Swansea Bay University Health Board Full time

    Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, motivated, Nurse or Pharmacy Technician to join Neath Port Talbot Medicines Management Team for Domiciliary Care. Thesuccessful applicantwill be part of the integrated, multidisciplinary Community Resource Team who provide support and education in medicines management, specifically in...

  • Senior Medicines Management Facilitator

    2 weeks ago

    Neath, United Kingdom Swansea Bay University Health Board Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for a specialised Band 6 Medicines Management Facilitator to join Neath Port Talbot Medicines Management Team for Domiciliary care. The successful applicant will be part of the integrated, multidisciplinary Community Resource Team who provide support and education in medicines management, specifically in domiciliary and...

  • Senior Medicines Management Facilitator

    2 weeks ago

    Neath, Neath Port Talbot, United Kingdom Swansea Bay University Health Board Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for a specialised Band 6 Medicines Management Facilitator to join Neath Port Talbot Medicines Management Team for Domiciliary care.The successful applicant will be part of the integrated, multidisciplinary Community Resource Team who provide support and education in medicines management, specifically in domiciliary and...

  • Medicines Management Facilitator

    2 weeks ago

    Neath, United Kingdom Swansea Bay University Health Board Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynam ic, motivated, Nurse or Pharmacy Technician to join Neath Port Talbot Medicines Management Team for Domiciliary Care. The successful applicant will be part of the integrated, multidisciplinary Community Resource Team who provide support and education in medicines management, specifically in domiciliary and...

  • Senior Medicines Management Facilitator

    2 months ago

    Neath, United Kingdom Swansea Bay University Health Board Full time

    Professional Responsibilities Adhere to the GPhC Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. Comply with Social Services policies and procedures as appropriate to role. Comply with Legislation and Strategy requirements, e.g. Health & Safety etc. Demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical governance and risk management identifying implications for self,...

  • Medicines Management Facilitator in Neath

    1 week ago

    Neath, Neath Port Talbot, United Kingdom Swansea Bay University Health Board Full time

    Hours: Part time - 30 hours per week (Monday-Friday) Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, motivated, Nurse or Pharmacy Technician to join Neath Port Talbot Medicines Management Team for Domiciliary Care. The successful applicant will be part of the integrated, multidisciplinary Community Resource Team who provide support and...

  • Medicines Management Facilitator in Neath

    1 week ago

    Neath, United Kingdom Swansea Bay University Health Board Full time

    Hours: Part time - 30 hours per week (Monday-Friday) Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, motivated, Nurse or Pharmacy Technician to join Neath Port Talbot Medicines Management Team for Domiciliary Care.  The successful applicant will be part of the integrated, multidisciplinary...

  • Senior E-prescribing Facilitator

    2 weeks ago

    Neath, Neath Port Talbot, United Kingdom Swansea Bay University Health Board Full time

    The Senior E-Prescribing Facilitator will use their specialist knowledge andexperience (e.g. pharmacy or nursing) alongside digital skills to ensure the continued successful implementation and maintained safe utilisation of the hospital electronic prescribing and medicines administration (HEPMA) solution at Swansea Bay University Health Board. A key role...

  • Registered Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Neath, Neath Port Talbot, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Full time

    Registered Manager, Nursing and Residential (£28k)Your New CompanyBased in Port Talbot, my client is a small, owner managed elderly and residential service for vulnerable adults with varying needs from dementia and complex needs, to learning disabilities. They have a strong view that their service should feel like a homeand looking for a like-minded...

  • Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Neath, Neath Port Talbot, United Kingdom Swansea Bay University Health Board Full time

    Are you looking for a change or a new career?We are looking for a hardworking, motivated, patient service focused individual who will contribute and work well within our existing Medicine Management Care Home Team.The post will be based within the Medicine Management Care Home Team at Neath Port Talbot Hospital but the majority of your work will be...

  • Team Leader

    4 weeks ago

    Neath, United Kingdom Stokes Case Management Ltd. Full time

    Stokes Case Management is seeking to recruit a **Team Leader** for our client who lives at home with his family. Our client is a 12-year-old boy who has a diagnosis of cerebral palsy. Due to his diagnosis, our client is very vulnerable and requires assistance and encouragement with all activities of daily living. **Qualifying Specification** The position...

  • Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Neath, Neath Port Talbot, United Kingdom Swansea Bay University Health Board Full time

    Are you looking for a change or a new career?We are looking for a hardworking, motivated, patient service focused individual who will contribute and work well within our existing Medicine Management Care Home Team.The post will be based within the Medicine Management Care Home Team at Neath Port Talbot Hospital but the majority of your work will be...

  • Director - Project Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Neath, Neath Port Talbot, United Kingdom Tata Consulting Engineers Limited Full time

    Job Title: Project Director - CAPEX Portfolio Lead Work Location: Port Talbot, UK (or other locations within UK as determined by project requirements) The CAPEX Portfolio Lead will be responsible for overseeing and managing the Project Management Office functions for Tata Steel across UK. The role involves coordinating and aligning project activities,...

  • Physician Associate

    2 weeks ago

    Neath, Neath Port Talbot, United Kingdom Skewen Medical Centre Full time

    The following are the core responsibilities of the physician associate. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.The physician associate will work within their scope of clinical practice and:a. Identify, signpost or refer patients at risk of developing...

  • Project Manager

    22 hours ago

    Neath, United Kingdom Yolk Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Project Manager South WalesYolk Recruitment are proud to be the recruitment partner of choice for this leading manufacturing business as they continue to invest in the business and create new opportunities to join the team.The business has a record of exceptional growth and is successfully diversifying an already strong product portfolio to enter new markets...

  • Workforce Effectiveness Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Neath, Neath Port Talbot, United Kingdom Swansea Bay University Health Board Full time

    Swansea Bay University Health Board are seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to join our team as a Workforce Effectiveness Manager. This position reports directly to the Head of Workforce Effectiveness and Analytics and plays a crucial role in our organisation's success. The post holder will use specialist service improvement skills to develop and...

  • Community Support Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Neath, United Kingdom M&D Care Full time

    We are looking for Female Community Care Workers to join our Western Bay team in Skewen, due to the individual care needs we are looking for female workers. You do not need experience, just enthusiasm and compassion to support vulnerable adults in the community. Nothing compares to the feeling that comes from knowing that you have made a difference to...

  • Project Director

    2 weeks ago

    Neath, Neath Port Talbot, United Kingdom Tata Consulting Engineers Limited Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Title: Project Director - CAPEX Portfolio Lead Work Location: Port Talbot, UK (or other locations within UK as determined by project requirements)Job Description: The CAPEX Portfolio Lead will be responsible for overseeing and managing the Project Management Office functions for Tata Steel across UK. The role involves coordinating and...

  • Project Director

    2 weeks ago

    Neath, Neath Port Talbot, United Kingdom Tata Consulting Engineers Limited Full time

    Job Title: Project Director - CAPEX Portfolio Lead Work Location: Port Talbot, UK (or other locations within UK as determined by project requirements)Job Description: The CAPEX Portfolio Lead will be responsible for overseeing and managing the Project Management Office functions for Tata Steel across UK. The role involves coordinating and aligning project...