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Provision of a medicines management service at ward level including responsibilities for the safe storage of medicines and medicine returns.

To obtain patient medication histories, using all available sources, including patients own medicines and the Summary Care Record according to departmental processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) whilst obtaining patient consent. This includes a responsibility for entering patients admission medicine history onto the electronic prescribing system (ePMA).

To undertake straightforward Level 2 medicines reconciliation in line with appropriate policies and SOPs.

Communication of all medicine related information, both verbal and written, to patients /carers and other healthcare professionals. Includes counselling / demonstration of inhaler and other medical device techniques.

Ensure the efficient transfer of medicines between care settings, to include wards /departments and requesting patients own medicines from home.

To assist the pharmacist in delivering the Keogh standards across medical wards ensuring medicines optimisation for all patients has been undertaken within 24 hours of admission.

To undertake initial pharmaceutical assessment of new patients and prioritisation of patients for pharmacist review, according to protocol.

To support the supervision of a small team of junior pharmacy technicians, senior pharmacy assistants and preregistration staff within the division, organising and directing their work in a fluid manner to ensure an efficient and responsive service to patients and wards.

To deputise for the Lead Medicines Management Technician within the division where appropriate.

Supporting team rotas for technical ward based staff.

Prioritising workload in pharmacy dispensaries.

Organising supplies and discharge medication at ward level, including monitored dose system supply if appropriate.

Liaising with relevant pharmacy and other health care staff concerningpharmaceutical services to the Division

Organising and actively supporting regular audits such as quarterly CD and Safe Storage of Medicines Audits

Ensuring regular stock storage audits are completed.

To help provide hands on induction and on-going training of members of the ward based pharmacy team. This will include apprentice assessments at level 2, 3 and 4 & competency assessments for pharmacist pre-registration trainees and acting as a clinical supervisor.

To support the Lead Pharmacist in maintaining continuous improvement and efficiency by managing discrete projects and/or areas of responsibility within the medication supply chain and being responsible for achieving defined outcomes

Participate in the co-ordination of clinical trials supplies for the directorate.

Co-ordinate and monitor safe systems for usage and storage of medicine supplies on the ward including CD checks, Bedside Medicine Cabinet checks, regular reviews of stock lists and stock level monitoring.

Participate in the Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician rota.

Responsible for creating / updating relevant SOPs.

Please see full Job Description and Person Specification attached. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on the advert.

Job description

Provision of a medicines management service at ward level including responsibilities for the safe storage of medicines and medicine returns.

To obtain patient medication histories, using all available sources, including patients own medicines and the Summary Care Record according to departmental processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) whilst obtaining patient consent. This includes a responsibility for entering patients admission medicine history onto the electronic prescribing system (ePMA).

To undertake straightforward Level 2 medicines reconciliation in line with appropriate policies and SOPs.

Communication of all medicine related information, both verbal and written, to patients /carers and other healthcare professionals. Includes counselling / demonstration of inhaler and other medical device techniques.

Ensure the efficient transfer of medicines between care settings, to include wards /departments and requesting patients own medicines from home.

To assist the pharmacist in delivering the Keogh standards across medical wards ensuring medicines optimisation for all patients has been undertaken within 24 hours of admission.

To undertake initial pharmaceutical assessment of new patients and prioritisation of patients for pharmacist review, according to protocol.

To support the supervision of a small team of junior pharmacy technicians, senior pharmacy assistants and preregistration staff within the division, organising and directing their work in a fluid manner to ensure an efficient and responsive service to patients and wards.

To deputise for the Lead Medicines Management Technician within the division where appropriate.

Supporting team rotas for technical ward based staff.

Prioritising workload in pharmacy dispensaries.

Organising supplies and discharge medication at ward level, including monitored dose system supply if appropriate.

Liaising with relevant pharmacy and other health care staff concerningpharmaceutical services to the Division

Organising and actively supporting regular audits such as quarterly CD and Safe Storage of Medicines Audits

Ensuring regular stock storage audits are completed.

To help provide hands on induction and on-going training of members of the ward based pharmacy team. This will include apprentice assessments at level 2, 3 and 4 & competency assessments for pharmacist pre-registration trainees and acting as a clinical supervisor.

To support the Lead Pharmacist in maintaining continuous improvement and efficiency by managing discrete projects and/or areas of responsibility within the medication supply chain and being responsible for achieving defined outcomes

Participate in the co-ordination of clinical trials supplies for the directorate.

Co-ordinate and monitor safe systems for usage and storage of medicine supplies on the ward including CD checks, Bedside Medicine Cabinet checks, regular reviews of stock lists and stock level monitoring.

Participate in the Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician rota.

Responsible for creating / updating relevant SOPs.

Please see full Job Description and Person Specification attached. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on the advert.

What is the salary for this pharmacy technician role in Luton?

The advertised salary for this pharmacy technician role at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is £32073.00 to £39043.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacy technician pay in Luton varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

Does Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have other pharmacy roles open in the UK?

Yes — PharmSee currently tracks 3 open pharmacy vacancies from Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust across the UK. Browse all Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust roles on PharmSee to compare locations and salaries.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Luton?

PharmSee is currently tracking 2 active pharmacy vacancies in Luton across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Luton pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

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