Medicines Optimisation Technician — POD & Patient Care

Royal United Hospitals Bath Nhs Foundation Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician to join the Medicines Optimisation Team in Bath. You will liaise with ward pharmacists, prescribers and nurses to ensure patients receive the highest standard of care in a clinical setting, and help implement the POD scheme across areas.

You will support medicines management, review MARs, and assist in policy development, training and ensuring compliance with local procedures and government

Qualifications

• Current UK professional registration.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy operations is desirable.
• Knowledge of medicines management and POD scheme.

Responsibilities

• Provide medicines optimisation for designated clinical areas.
• Support the POD scheme implementation and liaise with care home providers, patients and community pharmacies.
• Assist in developing policies, procedures and training related to medicines management.
• Check admissions for medication accuracy against patient information, SCR and GP letters.
• Initiate supply of non-stock items for one-stop dispensing as appropriate.

Skills

Professional registration

MOPT/ACT accreditation

Job description

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician to join the Medicines Optimisation Team in Bath. You will liaise with ward pharmacists, prescribers and nurses to ensure patients receive the highest standard of care in a clinical setting, and help implement the POD scheme across areas.

You will support medicines management, review MARs, and assist in policy development, training and ensuring compliance with local procedures and government