Medicines Optimisation Technician
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust · Halifax, HX3 5AX
- Salary
- £32073.00 to £39043.00 p.a.
- Location
- Halifax, HX3 5AX
Medicines Optimisation Technician role at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust in Halifax, HX3 5AX. Salary: £32073.00 to £39043.00 p.a.. Source: NhsJobs. Apply directly with the employer via the link above.
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Job description
• To carry out clinical and cost savings audits in practice against agreed protocols, policies or guidance or specifically agreed work plans and record the subsequent activity and outcomes. This will include obtaining the authorisation to complete such work from clinical leads
• To work in a collaborative manner across all health and social care interfaces to support patient-centred care;
• To propose and implement policy or service changes that impact within and beyond the post holders own role, including work within GP practices, community pharmacies and by community nurses. This includes the development of prescribing / medicines optimisation guidelines and protocols;
• To be able to prioritise work effectively for the benefit of patients
• To plan and organise the post holders own workload, including audit and project work and training sessions for members of the Community Healthcare Division team, MDT team, H@H/UCR team, patients, carers, etc;
• To supervise, and train less experienced Medicines Optimisation Technicians. This may include formal and informal training of Medicines Optimisation Technician(s) and support of other staff including Trainees/Student/Apprentices;
• Handle function specific information, which may be sensitive, complex or confidential and appropriately record, transfer and/or co-ordinate such information in accordance with the Data Protection Act and the subsequent legislation including that of the General Data Protection Regulations;
• Use and maintain information systems and databases relevant to specific functions or projects;
• To maintain professional registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC and comply with appropriate professional codes of conduct. Complete CPD in line with registration requirements and to participate in the CHFT appraisal process;
• To undertake any other duties commensurate with the post holders grade as agreed with the post holders line manager.
• Act as an advocate for patients and colleagues.
• This role may involve the transport of medication in line with legislation and Trust Policy.
• Participates in weekend, public holiday, out of hours and extended hours provision of pharmacy services
• Updates and maintains contemporaneous and accurate patient medication records on the clinical computer systems, including advice given and action taken, including medication reconciliation, reviews and medicines optimisation advice as well as discharge medication information to the patients registered GP. All practices are on EMIS or SystmOne and the Acute Trust uses Cerner.
• Uses the Phamoutcomes electronic referral system to transfer discharge information to the patients usual pharmacy on discharge from the H@H service.
Job description
• To carry out clinical and cost savings audits in practice against agreed protocols, policies or guidance or specifically agreed work plans and record the subsequent activity and outcomes. This will include obtaining the authorisation to complete such work from clinical leads
• To work in a collaborative manner across all health and social care interfaces to support patient-centred care;
• To propose and implement policy or service changes that impact within and beyond the post holders own role, including work within GP practices, community pharmacies and by community nurses. This includes the development of prescribing / medicines optimisation guidelines and protocols;
• To be able to prioritise work effectively for the benefit of patients
• To plan and organise the post holders own workload, including audit and project work and training sessions for members of the Community Healthcare Division team, MDT team, H@H/UCR team, patients, carers, etc;
• To supervise, and train less experienced Medicines Optimisation Technicians. This may include formal and informal training of Medicines Optimisation Technician(s) and support of other staff including Trainees/Student/Apprentices;
• Handle function specific information, which may be sensitive, complex or confidential and appropriately record, transfer and/or co-ordinate such information in accordance with the Data Protection Act and the subsequent legislation including that of the General Data Protection Regulations;
• Use and maintain information systems and databases relevant to specific functions or projects;
• To maintain professional registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC and comply with appropriate professional codes of conduct. Complete CPD in line with registration requirements and to participate in the CHFT appraisal process;
• To undertake any other duties commensurate with the post holders grade as agreed with the post holders line manager.
• Act as an advocate for patients and colleagues.
• This role may involve the transport of medication in line with legislation and Trust Policy.
• Participates in weekend, public holiday, out of hours and extended hours provision of pharmacy services
• Updates and maintains contemporaneous and accurate patient medication records on the clinical computer systems, including advice given and action taken, including medication reconciliation, reviews and medicines optimisation advice as well as discharge medication information to the patients registered GP. All practices are on EMIS or SystmOne and the Acute Trust uses Cerner.
• Uses the Phamoutcomes electronic referral system to transfer discharge information to the patients usual pharmacy on discharge from the H@H service.
Description as published by the employer on NhsJobs.
About this pharmacist role in Halifax
This is a pharmacist vacancy at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust, based in Halifax. The role is listed on NhsJobs and forms part of the wider UK pharmacy jobs market tracked by PharmSee across 11 major chains and NHS sources. If you are researching pharmacist roles in Halifax, review the salary benchmark and similar open vacancies below to inform your application.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for this pharmacist role in Halifax?
The advertised salary for this pharmacist role at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is £32073.00 to £39043.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacist pay in Halifax varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.
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