Specialist Pharmacy Technician (Medicines Management Services) inGuidlford inGuidlford PUBLISHED
TUE 31 DEC 2024
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust rwXukNVN
Candidates should be enthusiastic, self-motivated, and possess good organisational skills, with an ability to problem-solve and work under pressure. Previous experience in medicines management is preferred but not mandatory, as comprehensive training will be provided. Accreditation as a Checking Pharmacy Technician or nearing completion of the course is required for applicants. This role emphasises patient-focused service delivery and collaboration within a busy pharmacy team dedicated to high-quality care.
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.
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