Overview
Senior Pharmacy Technician, Intermediate Care (Hospital@Home) Service – Temple B'nai Abraham
Are you a qualified Pharmacy Technician who is passionate about patient care in the community? Do you want to be part of a pioneering service supporting patients in their own homes?
Role
The successful candidate will provide professional and operational management to pharmacy technicians working within the Intermediate Care (Hospital @ Home) service. They will play a key role in the development, co-ordination and delivery of medicines management support by the Hospital@Home service to patients in the community and following their discharge from hospital.
In addition to overseeing a team of pharmacy technicians, the post holder will assess patients' ability to manage their medication and support them with tailored care plans.
The senior technician will work alongside clinical pharmacists and other healthcare professionals within a newly established multidisciplinary team. Coordinating with hospitals, GPs, community pharmacies and social care providers, the post holder will be integral to the delivery of safe and effective care.
Working independently but within a supportive team, the role will utilise clinical skills and evidence-based approaches to improve patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
* Act as a key contact and advisor within the Intermediate Care (Hospital@Home) Service on medicines management, including those raised by partners within primary, secondary care and social care.
* Lead and co-ordinate work across Health and Social Care to improve medicines management, promote independence and improve care outcomes for people requiring support in their own homes.
* Oversee and undertake individual assessments of patients in their own home following discharge from hospital and identify their medicines management needs.
* Ensure effective liaison with colleagues across health and social care to establish a suitable level of assistance, supporting more generic staff in the delivery of this assistance.
* You will find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Qualifications
* Qualified Pharmacy Technician
* Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. While the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, it’s advantageous for short-listing. Not fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (CEFR B2) or above.
About CTM/UHB
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse region. We are Team CTM with ~13,500 staff. We operate three District General Hospitals and multiple community facilities. Location offers access to Cardiff, Brecon Beacons and the coast. CTM 2030 Strategy: Our Health, Our Future focuses on Uniting Our Region Around Shared Health And Wellbeing Goals. Our Values: We listen, learn, and improve; We treat everyone with respect; We work together as one team.
CTM employees enjoy benefits including a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and ongoing learning and development.
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