About this role
Job summary
To undertake medicines reconciliation and advise on medicines management within inpatient services.
To work in partnership with patients and other professionals and staff within other organisations to maximise effectiveness and minimise the risk associated with medicines on admission and at discharge.
To promote independence with medicines.
To promote best practice in medicines management within inpatient services.
To promote the seamless transfer of pharmaceutical care across the primary / secondary care interface by Improving medicines management systems.
To develop the role of the Administration Pharmacy Technician for the benefit of the patient.
To provide support and training on medication management to ward staff, including student nurses, on behalf of the ward.
To administer prescribed medication to patients as per competency.
Main duties of the job
Medicines Reconciliation and Admission Medicines Management During Inpatient Stay Discharge Planning Stock Control and Medicine Safety Training and Support Audit, Quality & Service Improvement Professional Practice and Development Communication and Teamwork Patient Care and Support Health, Safety and Governance Key Skills and Requirements
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Job description Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences / NVQ in Pharmacy Services level 3 or equivalent plus additional training in checking dispensed prescriptions. Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Experience of managing medicines to conform with legal and procedural requirement.
Experience Essential
Working in a Mental Health setting Experience of rehabilitation Delivering group/ exercise sessions Multi-Disciplinary Working as a member of an integrated team Experience and knowledge of falls and falls prevention Exposure with older adults, including falls, frailty and mobility rehabilitation. Exposure to working-age adults with complex physical health needs (e.g. neurological, musculoskeletal).
Knowledge Essential
Appropriate demonstrable post-qualification pharmacy work experience, covering the main skills areas, and including the relevant speciality.
Skills Essential
Patient consultation skills At least part of this experience to have been within a Hospital / Community Pharmacy department. Able to use own judgement to prioritise tasks. Audit of practice and / or of the impact of a change in the way the service is delivered. Experience in objectives setting for a team.
Desirable
Good Communication and interpersonal skills. Attention to detail. Contributed to the implementation of changes in service, products and / or systems. Problem solving. Microsoft Office skills, including Excel and data analysis Database management skills. Report writing. Supervision and mentoring of junior staff Presentation 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address Great Oaks Inpatient Unit
145 Plymouth Road
Scunthorpe
DN17 1SS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)