B5 Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician (MMPT)

NHS Jobs; Uxbridge (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to undertake accredited medicines reconciliation for newly admitted patients and manage accurate medication histories in line with Trust procedures.

The role includes supporting pharmacists, reducing medication risks, coordinating discharge medicines, and training junior staff within a NHS ward setting. Salary ranges per NHS terms and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Undertake accredited medicines reconciliation for newly admitted patients.
• Obtain and document accurate medication histories using all information sources.
• Assess patient own drugs (PODs) for suitability for use during admission and at discharge.
• Assist pharmacists in implementing medicines optimisation strategies.
• Identify discrepancies in medication histories and escalate clinical concerns appropriately.
• Contribute to reducing medication-related risks and preventable harm.
• Support continuity of care across admission, transfer and discharge pathways.
• Promote the safe and effective use of medicines through patient and staff education.
• Facilitate the safe transfer of medicines between ward areas and ensure follow patients during care transfers.
• Assist with management of controlled drug returns and non-stock medicines processes.
• Participate in medicines storage audits and governance inspections.
• Coordinate the timely supply of discharge medicines to facilitate efficient patient flow.
• Prioritise discharge prescriptions in collaboration with pharmacy and ward teams.
• Counsel patients and carers to ensure understanding of prescribed medicines and changes made during admission.
• Re-label patient own medicines where appropriate and in accordance with Trust procedures.
• Support patients transitioning between care settings by ensuring accurate medicines information is communicated.
• Dispensing on the Ward, Ward topping up, stock and expiry date checking.
• Participate in dispensary services as required.
• Dispense medicines accurately and efficiently in accordance with departmental procedures and legal requirements.
• Undertake Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician duties where qualified and authorised.
• Prioritise urgent requests and manage workflow effectively.
• Refer clinical queries outside own competency to a pharmacist.
• Support stock control and medicines supply functions.
• Report medicines incidents, near misses and medication errors using Trust reporting systems.
• Participate in investigations and implementation of corrective actions.
• Contribute to clinical audit programmes and service evaluation projects.
• Support implementation of new policies, procedures and service developments.
• Monitor quality indicators relevant to medicines management services.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with medicines legislation, GPhC standards and Trust policies.
• Participate in the induction of new pharmacy and ward staff.
• Assist with training, supervision and development of pharmacy assistants, medicines optimisation assistants and trainee pharmacy technicians.
• Act as a Practice Supervisor or Educational Supervisor for Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Assistant(s) where appropriately trained.
• Maintain personal competency through continuous professional development.

Job description

Undertake accredited medicines reconciliation for newly admitted patients in accordance with Trust procedures. Obtain and document accurate medication histories using all available information sources. Assess patient own drugs (PODs) for suitability for use during admission and at discharge. Undertake medicines transcribing in accordance with Trust policy and competency requirements. Assist pharmacists in implementing medicines optimisation strategies. Identify discrepancies in medication histories and escalate clinical concerns appropriately. Contribute to reducing medication-related risks and preventable harm. Support continuity of care across admission, transfer and discharge pathways. Promote the safe and effective use of medicines through patient and staff education. Actively contribute to reducing medicines wastage and improving cost-effective use of medicines. Facilitate the safe transfer of medicines between ward areas and ensure appropriate medicines follow patients during care transfers. Assist with management of controlled drug returns and non-stock medicines processes. Ensure medicines stored on wards comply with legal and local requirements. Participate in medicines storage audits and governance inspections. Coordinate the timely supply of discharge medicines to facilitate efficient patient flow. Prioritise discharge prescriptions in collaboration with pharmacy and ward teams. Communicate effectively with nursing teams regarding medication availability and discharge readiness. Counsel patients and carers to ensure understanding of prescribed medicines and changes made during admission. Re-label patient own medicines where appropriate and in accordance with Trust procedures. Support patients transitioning between care settings by ensuring accurate medicines information is communicated. Dispensing on the Ward, Ward topping up, stock and expiry date checking. Patient Counsellin Participate in dispensary services as required. Dispense medicines accurately and efficiently in accordance with departmental procedures and legal requirements. Undertake Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician duties where qualified and authorised. Prioritise urgent requests and manage workflow effectively. Refer clinical queries outside own competency to a pharmacist. Support stock control and medicines supply functions. Report medicines incidents, near misses and medication errors using Trust reporting systems. Participate in investigations and implementation of corrective actions. Contribute to clinical audit programmes and service evaluation projects. Support implementation of new policies, procedures and service developments. Monitor quality indicators relevant to medicines management services. Maintain accurate records and documentation. Ensure compliance with medicines legislation, GPhC standards and Trust policies. Participate in the induction of new pharmacy and ward staff. Assist with training, supervision and development of pharmacy assistants, medicines optimisation assistants and trainee pharmacy technicians. Act as a Practice Supervisor or Educational Supervisor for Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Assistant(s) where appropriately trained. Maintain personal competency through continuous professional development.

£32,073 - £39,043 per annum (incl. of HCAA)