Overview
Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician - Discharge to Assess Pathways / Community Services. Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust combines physical and mental health, learning disability, community and adult social care services across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent and Shropshire to support an integrated care framework across health and social care services.
This is an unique and exciting opportunity to lead on the development and delivery of an Integrated Home First Medicines Optimisation Service to improve safe transfer and use of medicines across clinical interfaces; to meet all legal requirements and the Good Practice Standards prescribed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and other relevant agencies; to support safe administration of medicines in community settings; and to meet the NICE NG 67 recommendations for managing medicines for adults receiving social care in the community.
The working hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday with limited late shift duties and Bank Holiday commitments. This provides a fantastic work life balance whilst being a valued member of the Pharmacy Medicines Optimisation Team. The post holder may be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
Responsibilities
* Lead on the development and delivery of an Integrated Home First Medicines Optimisation Service to improve safe transfer and use of medicines across clinical interfaces; ensure adherence to legal requirements, CQC standards, and NICE NG 67.
* Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the North and South Home First Hubs and support the Lead Pharmacist in establishing and managing care pathways for referrals of patients with medicine-related problems for assessment, support and follow-up by a specialist pharmacy team, working across health and social care interfaces.
* Engage in cross-sector work in the community with multiple agencies and Primary Care Networks (PCNs) to support complex medication reviews for patients in their own homes.
* Demonstrate motivation, dynamism and a track record for service development and delivering to agreed targets; work with a range of stakeholders.
* Ensure you are a GPHC registered pharmacy technician with excellent interpersonal and IT skills.
Qualifications
* GPHC registered pharmacy technician.
* Excellent interpersonal and IT skills.
Employment Details
* Permanent full-time post; part-time hours or a job share will be considered.
* 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday with limited late shifts and Bank Holiday commitments.
About Us and Culture
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including perinatal care, eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems. We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
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