Medicines Management Technician-Dermatology, Immunology & Rheumatology

at  Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham University Hospitals is one of the UK’s largest and busiest acute teaching hospital Trusts and has a national and international reputation for many of its specialist services and expertise.
An exciting and fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Pharmacy Medicines Management Technician to work within our Ambulatory Care Division.
This post offers an outstanding developmental opportunity to expand your clinical knowledge and skills in a range of highly specialist areas by working closely with the Rheumatology, Dermatology, Clinical Immunology & Allergy and Ophthalmology outpatient Services at the Treatment Centre.
This role provides a novel opportunity to be involved in Pharmacist -led drug allergy/adverse reaction clinics.
We are looking for a enthusiastic, highly motivated and committed technician with excellent communication skills to join our team.
The role will be an integral part of the multidisciplinary team working alongside specialist pharmacists, nursing and medical staff by participating in the provision of a high quality, professional and effective medicine management service to Elective Surgical patients admitted to the Treatment Centre Site.
Previous experience within a hospital environment is desirable but not essential as full developmental support and training will be provided by our specialist Pharmacists.
This role will work as part of the Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy Team to improve and support the quality of pharmaceutical care to patients on admission and at discharge in clinical areas; including providing a clinical service to a Surgical Short Day Unit.
To support the Specialist Dermatology, Immunology & Allergy Pharmacist and Rheumatology Clinical Pharmacist with Outpatient clinical activities - working under their supervision. To support provide support with robust medicines governance, drug challenge clinic provision and Immunology homecare provision.
Medicine reconciliation and facilitating a smooth transfer of medication related issues across the interface at admission, discharge and transfer.
Managing medication at ward level, checking and assessing patients own medications on admission and at discharge, collating medicine information for accurate medicine reconciliation, patient counselling , dispensing and self-checking of pre-labelled medication at discharge
Deliver Medicine Management Teaching to nursing colleagues within the division.
Involvement in ward and department projects, clinical audits/data collection, staff management
The successful candidate must be approachable, hardworking, a team player, have good attention to detail, be self-motivated and have a patient -centred attitude.
As a senior Medicine Management Technician you will have excellent communication skills and be able to use your initiative, manage your own time and meet deadlines.
Nottingham University Hospitals is in one of the UK’s largest and busiest acute teaching hospital Trusts and has a national and international reputation for many of its specialist services and expertise.
The pharmacy department is thriving under a new leadership team, is forward thinking and constantly implementing innovative ways of working to deliver the best possible patient care.
The Ambulatory Care Division is responsible for delivering a range of specialist services: Clinical Allergy and Immunity, Dermatology, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Ophthalmology, Rheumatology and Chronic Pain. As a relatively newly formed division it provides numerous exciting opportunities for Pharmacy to become an integral part of the pathways.
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
The post holder will provide a professional and effective medicines management service, with emphasis, on accurate and meticulous drug histories, thorough patient counselling, the re-use and assessment of patients own medications, timely preparation of discharge prescriptions, one stop dispensing and authorised self-checking.
Drug History Taking – This will include compiling medication histories by checking with patients, their own medication, patient’s notes, electronic summaries of medications provided by patient by their GP, liaising with relevant community care providers, and any other appropriate sources of information. To ensure that the medication history is obtained; documented appropriately and any discrepancies are annotated on the drug administration chart as per pharmacy procedure and communicated to the relevant pharmacist and / or, where appropriate, the clinical team.
Communicating effectively, clearly and concisely complex or sensitive information to a wide range of staff, healthcare professionals and patients where there may be barriers to understanding.
Checking patients own medicines for suitability for use on admission and at discharge
Checking the transcription of medication for discharge on the etto before the Pharmacist has seen the discharge prescription.
To carry out final accuracy checks of discharge prescriptions against contents of patients own drugs locker
To maintain up to date handovers on NerveCentre.
To be responsible for the supply of items for one-stop dispensing (and self- administration where introduced) checking the patient locker to see what supplies are still available on the ward.
Liaise with ward and pharmacy staff to resolve any technical queries or problems with the patients, refers clinical queries to the pharmacist for resolution.
To provide support to the Ophthalmology Wards – working under the supervision of the specialist Ophthalmology Pharmacist. To counsel patients of the correct use and technique of eye drop to improve patient compliance and outcomes.
When required to provide support to other clinical areas within the Trust as requested by the Divisional Lead Pharmacist – Ambulatory Care.
To highlight the need of any additional compliance aids and supply if necessary to assist with medication compliance.
To liaise with GP’s, community pharmacies and other primary care professionals to ensure safe use of medicines and continuity of care is maintained.
To participate in the full programme of validated checking and training schemes in accordance with agreed protocols.
To collect and transfer patients’ medication between wards and departments.
In liaison with pharmacy stores, maintain and review drug supply issues relevant to the clinical area to ensure an effective and safe system of drug supply, through effective communication with relevant pharmacy and ward staff.
Representing the Pharmacy Department when working in ward, clinic or other departmental environments and upholding the standards expected.
To participate in the controlled drug retrieval of patients own medication from wards, and expired or unused ward stock. To check CD register balances and balance transfers to new CD registers. To help support the quarterly CD audits.
To be responsible for the local implementation of standards relating to medicines storage and security including:
Ambient and fridge temperature monitoring
Security of medicines storage in treatment rooms, drug trolleys, fridges, emergency trolleys and boxes, controlled drugs cupboards.
Whilst this post is commissioned to be full time (37.5 hours per week) the service would welcome applications from those wanting a better work life balance. If you would like to consider this post but on less than full time hours please still apply and outline this on your application form or please contact us for further discussion

Please refer the Job description for details