Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated registered Pharmacy Technician to join the Medicines Management Team at The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will provide a comprehensive, patient-centred medicines management service to designated clinical areas, supporting the safe, effective and economical use of medicines throughout the patient journey. Working as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, the Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician will contribute to medicines optimisation, patient safety initiatives, discharge facilitation and the delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical care.
The post holder will undertake accredited medicines management activities including medicines reconciliation, medicines transcribing, patient own drugs (POD) assessments and patient counselling. They will work closely with pharmacists, nursing staff, medical staff and other healthcare professionals to support safe prescribing, administration and supply of medicines.
The role will also support dispensary services as required, including the dispensing and accuracy checking of medicines where appropriately accredited, whilst maintaining a strong focus on ward-based pharmaceutical care and medicines optimisation. Responsibilities include medicines reconciliation, patient own drug assessments, transcribing, discharge planning, counselling and medicines management support to inpatient wards.
Main duties of the job
- Undertake accredited medicines reconciliation for newly admitted patients in accordance with Trust procedures.
- Obtain and document accurate medication histories using all available information sources.
- Assess patient own drugs (PODs) for suitability for use during admission and at discharge.
- Undertake medicines transcribing in accordance with Trust policy and competency requirements.
- Assist pharmacists in implementing medicines optimisation strategies.
- Identify discrepancies in medication histories and escalate clinical concerns appropriately.
- Contribute to reducing medication-related risks and preventable harm.
- Support continuity of care across admission, transfer and discharge pathways.
- Promote the safe and effective use of medicines through patient and staff education.
- Actively contribute to reducing medicines wastage and improving cost-effective use of medicines.
- Facilitate the safe transfer of medicines between ward areas and ensure appropriate medicines follow patients during care transfers.
Benefits
- Competitive salary: £32,073 to £39,043 per annum
- Agenda for Change pay scheme
- Band 5 position
- Permanent contract
- Part-time working pattern
About us
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services, including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics, and maternity services.
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