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 level
* Aid 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).
About us
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
* As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
* We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
* We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
* We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
* As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
* Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
* A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
* Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
* Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
* Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
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.
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
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Stoke Mandeville Hospital (Cross site working)
Mandeville Road
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
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