Pharmacy Technician - Frailty Team inSheffield inSheffield PUBLISHED
WED 23 OCT 2024
Depending on experience Competitive, depending on experience
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Townships 1 PCN r7CFitjd
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of frail and elderly patients.
Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, providing a diverse and enriching work environment.
Involvement in medication reconciliation and reviews, enhancing skills in medication management and safety.
Conducting proactive care reviews that can lead to improved health outcomes for long-term conditions.
Potential for career development and expansion of clinical knowledge in a specialized area.
Engagement with patients directly, allowing for the development of strong relationships and trust.
Contribution to improvements in clinical care through audits and evidence-based practice.
The Townships 1 Primary Care Network in Sheffield is looking for a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join their frailty team. In this role, the Pharmacy Technician will collaborate with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to conduct medication reconciliation for patients recently discharged from hospitals and to review long-term medication for frail and elderly patients. The position focuses on ensuring safe and effective medication use, reducing polypharmacy, and promoting best practices in medication management, all while complying with regulatory standards.
Key responsibilities include advising the frailty team on medication management, supporting care home medication oversight, responding to patient inquiries, and conducting practice-based audits to drive improvements in clinical care. The role also involves documenting patient information, optimizing medication doses, and implementing safe prescribing practices in line with national and local guidance. If you are passionate about enhancing medication safety and patient care, this position offers a meaningful opportunity to make an impact.
Key responsibilities include advising the frailty team on medication management, supporting care home medication oversight, responding to patient inquiries, and conducting practice-based audits to drive improvements in clinical care. The role also involves documenting patient information, optimizing medication doses, and implementing safe prescribing practices in line with national and local guidance. If you are passionate about enhancing medication safety and patient care, this position offers a meaningful opportunity to make an impact.
We are seeking a skilled Pharmacy Technician to join the expanding frailty team at Townships 1 Primary Care Network in Sheffield. In this role, you will work with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support medication reconciliation and review for frail and elderly patients, ensuring safe and effective medication use.
If you are passionate about improving medication safety and making a real difference in patient care, apply today!
The Pharmacy Technician in the frailty team will play a pivotal role in ensuring safe and effective medication use for frail and elderly patients. Working closely with GPs, nurses, and the wider multidisciplinary team, the Pharmacy Technician will focus on medication reconciliation following hospital discharge and support with long-term medication reviews for frail patients.
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- Conduct medication reconciliation for patients recently discharged from the hospital to ensure accurate medication management.
- Work alongside GPs to perform medication reviews for frail patients, focusing on reducing polypharmacy and improving safety.
- Provide advice and support to the frailty team on best practices for medication management, including safe prescribing.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to deliver proactive care reviews for long-term conditions and frailty management.
- Support care home medication management where required.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and governance standards in all areas of medication management.
- Responding to patients questions both face to face and over the phone; referring problems or queries to the pharmacist/GP
- Providing advice and information to patients. Informing patients regarding changes to their medicines in a professional manner and have the capacity to support and reassure patients when necessary, dealing with any issues or concerns that may arise within the boundaries of the post.
- Support improvements in clinical care through regular practice-based audit and implementing change.
- Promote cost-effective, safe, evidence-based prescribing in accordance with national and local guidance.
- To record all relevant information in the patients medical notes and interventions. Carry out housekeeping whilst in patient records e.g. dose optimisation and medicines synchronisation.
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To work as a Pharmacy Technician in the UK, you need a combination of educational qualifications, technical skills, and interpersonal skills. Here are the key skills and qualifications typically required:
Educational Qualifications:
1. Pharmacy Technician Diploma: You usually need to complete a Level 3 qualification in Pharmacy Services (e.g., BTEC in Pharmacy Services, City & Guilds Diploma).
2. Registration: You must register with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) to practice as a Pharmacy Technician.
Technical Skills:
1. Pharmaceutical Knowledge: A solid understanding of medications, their uses, side effects, and how they interact.
2. Dispensing Skills: Proficiency in accurately dispensing medications and managing prescriptions.
3. Health and Safety: Knowledge of health and safety regulations, particularly related to the handling of medicines.
4. Inventory Management: Skills in managing stock levels, ordering supplies, and keeping accurate records.
5. IT Skills: Competence in using pharmacy management software and other computer systems to maintain patient records and manage stock.
Interpersonal Skills:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with patients and healthcare professionals. This includes explaining medication usage and addressing patient concerns.
2. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a pharmacy team and with other healthcare providers.
3. Customer Service: Strong skills in providing excellent service to patients and addressing their needs in a respectful and supportive manner.
4. Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in dispensing medications and managing prescriptions.
Other Skills:
1. Problem-Solving: Ability to handle issues that may arise with prescriptions or patient concerns effectively.
2. Empathy: Understanding the needs and concerns of patients, providing them with support and reassurance.
3. Time Management: Balancing various tasks efficiently, particularly in a busy pharmacy environment.
4. Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changes in regulations, medications, and technologies.
Additional Considerations:
- Continued Professional Development: Engaging in ongoing education and training to stay updated with the latest practices and advancements in pharmacy.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with UK pharmaceutical regulations and guidelines.
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