Job summary
***previous applicants need not apply***
We are excited to advertise the role of Advanced Medicines Optimisation Technician for acute medicine in our clinical pharmacy team, a role which truly recognises Pharmacy technicians for their extensive clinical expertise and contribution to the ward-based pharmacy service.
This role will work closely with the pharmacists at ward level to manage the clinical needs of patients on our acute medicine wards and admissions wards to provide the very best patient centred care.
The Pharmacy Department at the Great Western Hospital is at the heart of the Trust's programme to move forward and transform itself. By embracing technology, diversity, new ways of working and an improvement mindset built into all of us, Medicines Optimisation and Pharmacy services are at the heart of patient care.
This role will be pivotal in supporting with the changes and improvements made to our ward clinical pharmacy services and will work closely with the senior clinical team to ensure the successful delivery and embedding of any changes in practice.
We welcome applications from pharmacy technicians working in all healthcare settings who hold the transferable knowledge and skills required for the role. We will provide the training and guidance for those professionals transitioning into a career in acute healthcare.
Main duties of the job
In partnership with the clinical services senior leadership team, utilise highly specialised knowledge of clinical pharmacy services to lead in developing, implementing and monitoring a comprehensive, safe and high-quality patient centred clinical Pharmacy service to patients and staff of Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Contributing innovatively and proactively to the changing demands on the service and ensuring that it is provided in a professional, timely and efficient manner.
You will work as an advanced medicines optimisation pharmacy technician by applying expert clinical knowledge to prioritise the clinical pharmacy needs of patients and ward to appropriately to support the clinical ward/team pharmacist.
With the opening of our new integrated front door this summer, its an exciting time for this role to work collaboratively with both pharmacy and Trust wide colleagues to embed our clinical pharmacy services into these new patient pathways.
About us
"Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives."
Job description
Job responsibilities
Advanced Medicines Optimisation & Clinical
- To be an advocate for and champion Pharmacy clinical services ward-based services in your nominated division.
- To lead in developing the role of the advanced medicines optimisation technician with in the division but also in the wider Trust.
- Work with minimal supervision to provide an admission, supply and discharge service to nominated wards. Liaising directly with pharmacists, medical and nursing staff over potentially complex or sensitive clinical issues and appropriately escalating when necessary.
- On admission, checking that the medicines prescribed for each patient conform with information from the patient, SCR, GP letter and/or Nursing Home and taking detailed medication histories
- Assessing whether any medicines brought in by the patient are fit for use and removing (with patients permission) any medicines not needed
- Apply clinical prioritisation principles and processes in accordance with the departmental Clinical prioritisation guidance document and within the limits of your own capabilities, knowledge, and professional practice.
- Ordering medication that the patient has not brought into hospital in line with department SOPs
- Counselling patients to use their medication and providing written information as required
Please see the attached job description for full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Advanced Medicines Optimisation & Clinical
- To be an advocate for and champion Pharmacy clinical services ward-based services in your nominated division.
- To lead in developing the role of the advanced medicines optimisation technician with in the division but also in the wider Trust.
- Work with minimal supervision to provide an admission, supply and discharge service to nominated wards. Liaising directly with pharmacists, medical and nursing staff over potentially complex or sensitive clinical issues and appropriately escalating when necessary.
- On admission, checking that the medicines prescribed for each patient conform with information from the patient, SCR, GP letter and/or Nursing Home and taking detailed medication histories
- Assessing whether any medicines brought in by the patient are fit for use and removing (with patients permission) any medicines not needed
- Apply clinical prioritisation principles and processes in accordance with the departmental Clinical prioritisation guidance document and within the limits of your own capabilities, knowledge, and professional practice.
- Ordering medication that the patient has not brought into hospital in line with department SOPs
- Counselling patients to use their medication and providing written information as required
Please see the attached job description for full details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- NVQ / QCF Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent plus accredited underpinning knowledge (BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent)
- Accredited Checking Technician qualification or be eligible and willing to work towards accreditation which will be completed within 12 months
- Accredited Medicines Management qualification or be eligible and willing to work towards accreditation which will be completed within 12 months.
- Accredited to clinical prioritisation module or equivalent clinical qualification or be eligible or willing to work towards
Desirable
- Project management qualification
- Staff/team Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant broad experience in a hospital pharmacy with experience of leading and managing teams
- Managing own workload to meet the needs of a service
- Working within a role involving multi-disciplinary communication
- Developing and training staff
Desirable
- Audit and/or research experience and implementation
- Knowledge of national reports on development of pharmacy services
- Policy and procedure development
- Managing change
Knowledge & skills
Essential
- Excellent and effective communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, to pass on complex information. Confident and assertive, but non-aggressive manner
- Able to function in stressful situations and cope under pressure
- Able to meet deadlines with good time management
- Excellent clinical pharmaceutical knowledge
- Excellent decision making and problem solving skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- NVQ / QCF Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent plus accredited underpinning knowledge (BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent)
- Accredited Checking Technician qualification or be eligible and willing to work towards accreditation which will be completed within 12 months
- Accredited Medicines Management qualification or be eligible and willing to work towards accreditation which will be completed within 12 months.
- Accredited to clinical prioritisation module or equivalent clinical qualification or be eligible or willing to work towards
Desirable
- Project management qualification
- Staff/team Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant broad experience in a hospital pharmacy with experience of leading and managing teams
- Managing own workload to meet the needs of a service
- Working within a role involving multi-disciplinary communication
- Developing and training staff
Desirable
- Audit and/or research experience and implementation
- Knowledge of national reports on development of pharmacy services
- Policy and procedure development
- Managing change
Knowledge & skills
Essential
- Excellent and effective communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, to pass on complex information. Confident and assertive, but non-aggressive manner
- Able to function in stressful situations and cope under pressure
- Able to meet deadlines with good time management
- Excellent clinical pharmaceutical knowledge
- Excellent decision making and problem solving skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
