Responsibilities
* Provide an effective, integrated ward-based pharmacy service as part of the Medicines Optimisation team.
* Undertake medicines reconciliation reviews on all newly admitted inpatients.
* Liaise with ward teams to ensure patient safety.
* Manage an effective system ensuring efficient and economic provision of stock.
* Support the dispensary and other areas of pharmacy to ensure timely provision of medicines for patients.
* Undertake mandatory audits and data collection.
* Assist in the training and development of pre-registered technicians and other pharmacy staff.
* Participate in the rota for final accuracy check of dispensed items for both inpatients and outpatients as an Accredited Checking Technician.
* Advise nursing and other ward/department staff on supply and storage of medicines, stock control and compliance with local policies.
* Co-ordinate provision of medicines on discharge and dispense simple prescriptions on the ward.
* Prioritise workload for the ward, oversee the process through the dispensary and ensure timely delivery.
* Ensure that additional medicines are not dispensed unnecessarily on discharge by ascertaining if the patient has more supplies at home.
* Provide a ward top-up service for controlled drugs where appropriate and maintain associated records in accordance with procedures.
* Provide patients and patient representatives with basic information and advice needed to use their medicines effectively, referring to a pharmacist where appropriate.
* Supervise some aspects of the work of Pharmacy Assistants in the Pharmacy Department and at ward level.
* Undertake advanced training programmes where appropriate and as a requirement for further development of the service to the relevant team.
* Contribute to the training and development of new staff to ensure the continuation of best practice.
* Participate in reviews of work methods and contribute to the development of new processes and systems to minimise risk and continuously improve services.
* Achieve objectives agreed at Achievement Review to contribute effectively to the provision of pharmacy services and to ensure continuous personal and professional development.
* Engage with all relevant staff to ensure key result areas are achieved.
Post
Band 4/5 depending on experience.
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