Specialist Pharmacy Technician (Medicines Management Services) • Guidlford Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nSpecialist Pharmacy Technician (Medicines Management Services) with Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust in Guidlford\n\n Participate in the ward based Medicines Management (MM) service to medical and surgical wards within the trust to ensure all patients receive the best care regarding the management of their medication. Participate in the development of MM services within the trust in align with good clinical practice. Order and supply medication to the individual patients as appropriate to ensure the patients receives all required medication in a timely manner . To provide a technical role alongside the clinical pharmacist and other healthcare professionals in a ward based environment to support patients in the management of their medication to include: Medicines Reconciliation. Assessing patients own drugs. Transcribing medication for the individual patients. Checking medication on discharge. Counselling patients on their medication. About us Specialist Pharmacy Technician (Medicines Management Services) We have a great opportunity within our busy friendly department for highly motivated pharmacy technicians to join our established Medicines Management team delivering a high quality, patient-focused medicines management service. Our Medicines Management Technicians are valued members of the multidisciplinary team based primarily at ward-level. You will gain experience across a variety of medical and surgical specialities during your three monthly rotations. These include cardiology, gastroenterology, frailty, respiratory, stroke, orthopaedics, urology, ENT, and emergency admissions. Your main duties will include: Medication History taking & Medication Reconciliation Timely ordering and supply of medicines for individual patients Assessing the suitability of patients own drugs (PODs) for continued use in hospital Providing patients with advice and counselling on their medicines Facilitating timely supply of medicines for discharge Ward based and dispensary final checking of prescriptions Acting as a role model and supervisor for Medicines Management Assistants, PTPTs and Trainee Pharmacists. Applicants should be enthusiastic, self-motivated and able to get on well with others. You will be eager to take on a new challenge, and be open to change with a flexible attitude. Good organisational and time management skills are essential. You should be able to problem-solve, work well under pressure and take responsibility for prioritising your daily workload in liaison with your ward Pharmacist. We welcome friendly team players who are keen to help patients make the most of their prescribed medication. Previous experience of medicines management is desirable, but not essential, as full training will be provided. You MUST be an Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) or nearing completion of the course. "}