Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician –Rehabilitation services
3 weeks ago
Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician to join our St Pancras Hospital pharmacy team at Central & North West London NHS Foundation Trust.
The post offers an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical and professional knowledge and skills in both rehabilitation and elderly care healthcare services,working closely with the multi-disciplinary team in an inpatient setting.
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
Main duties of the job
You will need to demonstrate a person-centred approach and have effective interpersonal and organisational skills. Previous NHS Hospital pharmacy experience, including elderly care, would be desirable.
You will be responsible for identifying opportunities to engage with patients/carers, confidently complete medicine reconciliation and deliver medication counselling. Additionally, you must be able to organise your workload and uphold standards of pharmacy practice, referring and reporting concerns when appropriate.
General medicines management skills are necessary for this role; stock management, ordering of patient medications, reducing wastage and maintaining secure, safe environments.
You will also be expected to participate in the weekend and bank holiday rota, following a period of induction and training.
About us
St Pancras Rehabilitation Unit Pharmacy team is an established team with a friendly, supportive culture with a strong emphasis on training and professional development opportunities.
CNWL has a strong commitment to advancing pharmacy practice and embedding effective medicines optimisation systems into patient care. The pharmacy team is recognised for the contribution it makes to the safe and effective use of medicines for patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are successful, you will work in a supportive, friendly and forward-thinking environment. You will be encouraged and supported in your development, provide medicines optimisation services across St Pancras Rehabilitation unit and actively participate in department wide health and wellbeing initiatives.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
GPhC recognised combined Pharmacy Technician qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) oGPhC recognised combined Pharmacy Technician qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) ooo oCurrent registration with GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician (Trainee Pharmacy Technicians are encouraged to apply, but must be registered with the GPhC to begin employment) ooo o(if qualified prior to 2020) Completion of a recognised Medicines Optimisation training course o(if qualified prior to 2020) Completion of a recognised Final accuracy checking course
Desirable
Current membership to APTUK (association of pharmacy technicians UK) Completion of HEE/NHSE approved Practice supervisor course
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
Substantial Hospital pharmacy experience (inclusive of PTPT training period) Experience of working on wards, counselling patients, checking PODs, and medicines reconciliation. Experience of supporting or developing technician services. Liaison within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
Education and training of staff Experience in a supervisory capacity oKnowledge of drug therapy used in care of elderly wards and experience working within care of elderly services or
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES
Essential
Good organisation and prioritisation skills Good time management skills Ability to use initiative to solve problems Good communication skills (written and oral)
Desirable
Good presentation skills oAbility to manage change effectively
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Essential
Ability to understand and work with elderly patients Able to work under pressure Methodical with attention to detail-
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