The key focus of this role is to deliver quality care to patients at ward level through the implementation of an efficient medicines management system.
This will include the assessment of patient's own drugs, original pack dispensing, patient consultation skills, coordinating the supply of discharge medication and oral chemotherapy counselling. The role will also involve satellite dispensary-based responsibilities, procurement of outsourced, dose banded and compassionate use SACT, as well as scheduling and coordinating chemotherapy treatment for patients in our day unit using iQemo.
Main duties of the job
* Participate in and encourage an open communication climate providing feedback to staff on performance and developmental issues.
* Actively promote cost‑effective purchasing, distribution, storage/stock control and appropriate use of medicines in the best interests of patients.
* Optimise usage of patient own drugs (PODs) and patient own drugs at home (POSH) to reduce waste and support continuity of care.
* Ensure drug histories are obtained for new admissions to support medicine reconciliation.
* Assist in collection of audit data to monitor service performance.
* Document medication incidents on Datix according to Trust procedures.
* Deal with Compassionate use / named patient cancer medicines supply.
* Promote the responsible, safe, and cost‑effective provision of medication from the Chemotherapy Services Unit (CSU) with specific responsibility for supply of readymade and outsourced systemic anticancer therapy doses from our dedicated satellite dispensary.
* Undertake regular meetings with directly managed staff, to support development.
* Undertake recruitment processes for staff within service areas that adhere to Trust policies including shortlisting and participating in interview panels.
* Support the development and training of all pharmacy staff working on Cancer wards and providing pharmacy services to the cancer day units.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world‑class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high‑performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm‑free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job responsibilities
Support scheduling patient chemotherapy for the day units using iQemo, working closely with day unit schedulers to ensure efficient delivery of chemotherapy treatment to patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or equivalent
* Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
* ILM Level 2 Leadership and Management qualification or equivalent
* ILM Level 3 Leadership and Management qualification or equivalentPractice Supervisor, Train the Trainer or equivalent qualification
* Quality Improvement training
Experience
* Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy setting.
* Pharmacy labelling and stock control systems.
* Education and training of staff.
* Medicines management experience in a ward‑based setting, e.g. medication history taking, POD assessment etc.
* Updating, reviewing and implementing SOPs for Pharmacy and other areas.
* Participation in or contribution to audit work.
* Significant experience as a pharmacy technician in an acute NHS hospital setting.
* Experience of supervising and training less experienced pharmacy technicians, students, other staff; carrying out basic work‑based assessments.
* Experience of implementation of quality improvement projects.
Knowledge
* Understanding of GPhC Revalidation requirements.
* Knowledge of medicines management systems at ward level.
* Up to date knowledge of legislation relevant to pharmacy practice, e.g. controlled drugs, Health and Safety at Work.
* Understanding of stock control systems.
* Knowledge of Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines requirements.
* Understanding of the importance of adherence to SOPs and legislation.
* Demonstrates a good understanding of patient safety initiatives.
* Understanding of development opportunities available to Pharmacy technicians and support staff.
* Good understanding of the management of High‑Cost Drugs.
* Able to demonstrate a good understanding of patient safety initiatives.
* Understanding of medication issues and potential problems arising as patients move between the interface of primary and secondary care.
* Understanding of the regulations relating to managing people.
Skills
* Advanced IT skills in Teams, databases, Excel.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills and able to clearly present complex and sensitive information in an appropriate way.
* Excellent consultation skills with patients and or MDT around complex situations.
* Organisation and prioritisation of workload for the self, team, on a day‑to‑day basis.
* Demonstrates ability to problem solve complex problems.
* Able to motivate self and others.
* Time management skills for more complex tasks such as workload, small QI, line managing small number of staff.
* Supervisory and mentoring skills, including ability to give effective feedback to all levels of staff.
* Excellent presentation skills.
Other
* Demonstrates an understanding of person‑centred care and is committed to ensuring patient needs are met through flexible service delivery.
* Remains calm under pressure.
* Demonstrates a professional attitude.
* Demonstrates self‑motivation.
* Ability to be flexible and adaptable to service demands.
* Enhanced DBS.
* Member of Professional Leadership body Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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