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Job Overview
Choose to make a difference and join the Medicines Optimisation Team at the RUH. In this important role you will work as part of the multidisciplinary team liaising with ward pharmacists, prescribers and nurses to ensure patients receive the highest standard of care in a clinical setting in accordance with government legislation, current best practice and guidance, whilst adhering to local policies and procedures at all times in the interest of patient safety.
Medicine Optimisation includes medicines reconciliation, use of patient\'s own drugs, providing original pack dispensing and counselling patients about their medicines. You will implement and maintain the Patient\'s Own Drug (POD) scheme for the designated area (and self-administration where introduced) according to Trustwide policies.
Main duties of the job
* Be part of a team providing medicines optimisation to designated clinical areas in accordance with the roster
* Implement and maintain the Patient’s Own Drug (POD) scheme for the designated area (and self-administration where introduced) according to Trustwide policies, including liaising with care home providers, patients and community pharmacies
* Work with the Lead Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician in developing policies, procedures and protocols directly relating to medicines management schemes (including medicines optimisation) and assisting in reviewing these documents
* To support in training and mentoring of medicine optimisation pharmacy technicians, pre-registration pharmacists/technicians, foundation practise pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants, nursing staff and other health care professionals in the medicines optimisation process
* Check on admission that the medication prescribed conforms to information received from the patient, GP letter and Summary Care Records (SCR) where appropriate, to check that any differences are intentional and if necessary to confirm details with the patient\'s GP and to refer any problems to the pharmacist or prescribing doctor carrying out medicines reconciliation for individual patients
* Initiate the supply of non-stock items for one-stop dispensing as appropriate (once clinically checked by a pharmacist) i.e. medicines labelled with directions for discharge
Working for our organisation
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. We value everyone\'s contribution in supporting exceptional, person-centred care. We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger. We support a culture of learning, developing and innovating to help staff thrive and grow their careers.
We value staff wellbeing with a well-established programme of support, including a holistic approach to physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We have a pool! Find out more about living and working in Bath, our staff benefits, and our work on the Dyson Cancer Centre and our research initiatives.
Application details
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about the role.
Person specification
Essential criteria: MOPT accreditation
* MOPT and ACT accreditation
Desirable criteria: MOPT and ACT accreditation
* MOPT and ACT accreditation
Important notice - Due to changes in UK immigration and visa rules, applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review eligibility on GOV.UK before applying.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and it will be necessary for a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
* Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician (PDF, 291.1KB)
* Join the RUH (PDF, 1.1MB)
Further details / informal visits
Name Sally Aplin, Job title Lead Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician
Email: s.aplin@nhs.net
Telephone: 01225 826068
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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