Advanced Pharmacy Technician - Medicines Management - Peterborough

at  North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Attend allocated wards each day and ensure Medicines reconciliations are completed within 24 hours of admittance in line with Trust policies and procedures. Ensure patients own drugs are suitable for use in line with departmental and Trust policies and procedures. To facilitate the supply of medicines where applicable. Ensure appropriate availability of prescribed medicines in POD locker and in line with Trust One Stop Dispensing policy and discharge planning.
Liaise with dispensary and support services to ensure medications are promptly ordered and received. Liaise with ward staff to ensure optimum patient care, discussing any supply problems and offering alternatives if appropriate. To prioritise workflow and escalate pharmaceutical issues in a timely manner. Ensure stock lists are regularly reviewed with ward staff and the specialist pharmacist.
Build on patient partnerships to ensure medicines are taken as prescribed and to counsel patients and carers on the safe and effective use of medicines. Act as an accredited checking technician, including the final check of patients medication, in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Participate in the dispensing and supply of medicines, including cytotoxic drugs, to patients in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Ensure dispensing and prescribing is undertaken in line with the Trust formulary, challenging where appropriate, and ensuring adequate documentation is provided to Primary Care, if agreed to proceed with supply.
Be actively involved in the discharge process, including the transcription of discharge medications. Take an active role in contributing towards the service development and improvement both within pharmacy and the Trust as a whole. To participate in any relevant audit or survey being undertaken by the department. Undertake other reasonable duties commensurate with the framework of the post as required by the Chief/Deputy Chief Pharmacist

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