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Dispensary based role. * Undertake sessions within a dispensary to maintain ACT competency (two hours per week). * Use the pharmacy EPMA system to enter patient details to supply medication and produce a dispensing label, annotate JAC produced orders and prescriptions as set out in guidelines, and be able to access various other programmes for information of previous history. * Arrange prompt dispensing and delivery of non-stock supplies for patients in line with the hospital formulary, guidance on restricted medication and according to procedures. Administration * To assist and supervise stock control issues if identified and review stock lists with the unit pharmacist and nurse in charge. * To collect data for any projects and audits identified as being required by the Trust or their commissioners. To assist in the production of reports from the data collected. * To support the use of clinical systems such as EPMA and stock control systems. This will include supporting users to use the system safely and support in times of business continuity. * To provide input into improvement projects to make sure the EPMA system and associated pathways meet the needs of the service. Communication and Analytical / Judgement * To liaise with GP practices, community pharmacies and hospital teams over medication related issues to ensure the patient has prompt access to medicines and a smooth transition from secondary to primary care when this occurs. * To assess compliance with medication and the patient's ability to self-medicate. Where necessary to organise compliance aids for individual patients (Blister packs, Dosett boxes, MAR charts etc) to support independence. * To provide information and counselling on the use of medicines to selected patients/carers and other health care professionals taking into consideration the level of understanding and emotional well-being. * To independently resolve discrepancies and make interventions involving patient's medication with the prescriber whenever possible. * To refer to the ward pharmacist or appropriate health care professional if necessary and document any intervention on the clinical record. Planning & Organisation * To participate in the delivery of education and training sessions to the multidisciplinary team, and patient groups undertaken by the pharmacy team in line with the relevant Trust's Medicines Policy and to patient education groups. * To plan and deliver Medicines Management Training for Pre-registration Pharmacy Technicians, in co-ordination with the pharmacy training lead. * To plan and deliver Medicines Management training for Medicines Management Technicians within HIOWH and IOWT as appropriate * Undertake training and mentoring of staff and other groups as required. * To take responsibility for identifying own training and development needs, suggestions for improvements to the service and policy changes to the line manager. * Ensure compliance with Trust arrangements for continuing professional development (CPD) and compliance with the General Pharmaceutical arrangements for revalidation and CPD. The post holder will work with considerable professional autonomy in their assigned areas of responsibility, while escalating complex issues to their line manager as appropriate. They will: Make day-to-day decisions about medicines supply and medicines safety within their scope of responsibility Manage their own workload Respond to and resolve routine operational and medicines-related queries Contribute to the development of local medicines policies and procedures Take immediate action when required to maintain safety, escalating significant issues appropriately * To deputise for Chief Pharmacy Technician as appropriate in partnership with peer colleagues and represent the team at meetings. * To manage the team rota on a day-to-day basis and where necessary provide annual leave and sickness cover to other sites within the Trust. * To manage technicians within their area of work including 1:1 and appraisals * To participate in the recruitment, selection and organise training of new medicines management technicians. * To develop the role of the Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician. * May authorise expenditure within agreed limits as set out in the Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs) and Scheme of Delegation. * observes a personal duty of care in relation to equipment and resources used in course work. Physical: The role is primarily ward-based this includes requiring prolonged periods of computer use, with some travel between Trust sites. The post holder will need to undertake regular ward visits which involves walking and standing for extended periods. Mental: High levels of mental concentration are required when consulting with patients and colleagues and reviewing patient records. Attention to detail is crucial for patient safety. The post holder must frequently switch between complex tasks, manage multiple priorities, and make decisions under time pressure. Emotional: The role can occasionally be emotionally demanding when dealing with stressful situations be they patient or situation focused. The post holder must maintain composure and professional judgment when making decisions under pressure that could impact patient care. Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.