Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a one year Secondment as a Higher Level Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician.The Medicines Optimisation Technician team would love to hear from Pharmacy Technicians who would like to expand their skills and knowledge by joining the developing and growing team in this exciting role.
In the heart of Buckinghamshire countryside, the Trust is located conveniently close to London and Oxford.
We provide services to three main sites, Wycombe, Amersham and Stoke Mandeville.
As a progressive department we continually look to be at the forefront of medicines management and are committed to the development of our staff.
We fully support CPD.
Main duties of the job Participate in the dispensing of medicines via "dispensing for discharge" system at ward levelAid in the continuing development and roll out of the existing ward-based Medicines Optimisation Technician (MOT) service and pharmacy strategy.To play a key role in the future planning and implementation of pharmacy ward-based Medicines Optimisation Technician services.Undertake Medicines Optimisation duties on a rotational basis within a defined area of ward-based practice.Deliver and record savings from appropriate supply and re-use of medicines.Promote a culture of learning and development within the Pharmacy MOT team.Support Pharmacy clinical services to meet the Trust Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
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Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification Education Essential Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Desirable Accredited Checking Technician (or willingness to undertake) Accredited Medicines Management Technician ((or willingness to undertake - recognised qualification).
Experience Essential Relevant hospital experience Desirable Experience of Medicines Optimisation at ward level Experience of audits Experience of counselling patients Experience of training other pharmacy staff Additional Pharmacy Skills Essential Medicines Optimisation Qualification or similar experience Desirable Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician Qualification Skills Essential Able to prioritise and manage own workload Work, communicate and provide effective leadership within a team Desirable Ability to work alone and in a team Flexibility Essential Available to work weekend and public holidays on rota Desirable Ability to be flexible and to travel across sites to help if required with workloads and upcoming projects/training