Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Greater London

On-site

GBP 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

37 hours ago

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Job summary

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a qualified pharmacy technician to join its medicines management team. The post supports safe and timely supply of medicines across Maudsley Hospital wards and dispensary services, working with clinical pharmacists to deliver integrated pharmaceutical care.

The role involves dispensing, ward-based care, staff supervision and training, plus involvement in medicines reconciliation and audits, with CPD and professional development

Qualifications

Registered pharmacy technician with NVQ level 3 in pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent.
Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) status or working towards accreditation.
Ability to supervise junior staff and provide mentoring.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, timely, cost effective pharmaceutical services for inpatients and outpatients.
Dispense medication accurately and refer to Senior Clinical Pharmacists when needed.
Supervise Pharmacy Technicians and support staff in dispensary and ward settings.
Contribute to medicines reconciliation and PODs on wards and community units.

Skills

Registered tech

ACT accreditation

NVQ Level 3

CPD portfolio

Leadership

Dispensing accuracy

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

WellSky

EPMA

EPIC

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a qualified and experienced pharmacy technician to join our established, friendly, and dynamic medicines management team at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will support the safe, effective and timely supply of medicines to patients and end users across the Maudsley Hospital, as well as covering some dispensary services.

You will be a registered pharmacy technician with an NVQ level 3 in pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent. You will be an accredited checking technician, although applications will be considered from those who are working towards accreditation. Education and training is encouraged and support is provided by the education and training Chief Technician. As part of the medicines management team , you will have responsibility for the delivery of a high quality service to both inpatients and outpatients at SLaM. This post provides the opportunity to use your skills providing patient care at ward level, as well as delivering an efficient, technician led dispensary service. The post involves working alongside our clinical pharmacists providing an integrated delivery of pharmaceutical care initiatives for patients in the Trust to ensure safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of medicines.

To participate in the provision of pharmaceutical care initiatives to ensure the safe, appropriate and cost effective use of medicines.
To provide safe, timely, cost effective appropriate and high quality pharmaceutical services for patients and staff.
To act as a role model to junior staff and provide support and training
To assist in ensuring that key processes and procedures are in place
To supervise Pharmacy Technicians, Assistant Technical Officers and, where appropriate Pre Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians (PTPT)
To provide a comprehensive pharmaceutical Medicines Management service to patients.
To work as an Accredited Checking Technician and be able to check clinically screened prescriptions.
To be able to act independently in following department SOPs
To dispense medication accurately and be able to decide when it is necessary to refer to the Senior Clinical Pharmacists.
To participate in the provision of patient counselling to patients and their carers
To participate in the provision of Medicines Reconciliation and PODs service to wards and community units.
To be carry out stock checks / stock top ups on wards and/or community units.
To order non-stock items from electronic prescription charts (EPMA) for supply by pharmacy
To assess and credit returned drugs, following the Pharmacy returns policy
To provide teaching and support to other health care professionals regarding good dispensing practice, medicine usage and storage, both internally and externally.
To assist day to day organisation of staff in the dispensary and to facilitate efficient running of service ensuring that procedures relating to good dispensary practice are followed.
To participate in research and audit undertaken in pharmacy
To guide and act as a practice supervisor to Pharmacy Assistants, pre-registration pharmacy technicians and Trainee Pharmacists as appropriate in medicines management and dispensary techniques.
To ensure that the principles of safe and secure handling of medicines are adopted and to take part in quality assurance systems for pharmaceutical services.
To attend and participate in departmental education and training meetings.
To maintain a Continuing Professional Development portfolio.
To communicate clearly and sensitively about patient medication issues both internally and externally.
To participate in the dispensary cover rota. This includes taking in prescriptions and verify personal details; take a current drug history from the patient or carer to identify any drug allergies, drug interactions or problems with the medication prescribed; to give out patient medication to patients and counsel the patient on their medication to promote concordance. This will include the name of the medication, dosage, common side-effects and administration details including use of devices. In addition, resolve any queries or concerns a patient may have about their medications.
To provide accurate record keeping of controlled drugs kept in the pharmacy including supplies to wards and departments and orders received into the pharmacy
To undertake any other duties as may be reasonably requested by the Director of Pharmacy consistent with the responsibility of the post
To take part in annual pharmacy stocktake
To participate in Saturday and Bank Holiday working, when required
NVQ Level 3 Pharmaceutical Sciences or recognised equivalent
Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), with mandatory CPD
Accreditation or eligibility to work as an Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) for final accuracy checking in the dispensary.
HEE Pharmacy Medicines Optimisation accreditation or equivalent, Hospital Pharmacy experience
Ability to undertake medicines reconciliation
Experience in a clinical based ward team
Experience in stock management, stock control
Ability to communicate effectively with pharmacists, nursing teams, patients, families, and external providers., Supervisory/management qualification or experience
Experience in Mental Health
Involvement in specialist projects and/or audit.
Interest and desire to work in Mental Health, Good working knowledge of hospital pharmacy systems, WellSky, EPIC, EPMA
Demonstrable knowledge of medicines management practice and principles
Awareness of national and local medicines management standards and policies to ensure safe and compliant practice.
Ability to undertake dispensary duties including labelling, dispensing, and record-keeping., Ability to help train other pharmacy staff, including mentoring student pharmacy technicians., Patient counselling skills
Ability to prioritise and organise routine daily tasks
Knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office operating systems, software applications
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust provides the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK. We are a world leading Trust in research, working closely with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King's College London. Our services include the Maudsley Hospital, Bethlem Royal Hospital and the Ladywell unit at Lewisham Hospital. We are also part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre.