Lead Pharmacy Technician For Homecare Services

Go back East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation TrustLead Pharmacy Technician for Homecare ServicesThe closing date is 21 October

• As the Lead Pharmacy Technician for Homecare Services, you will lead, develop and manage homecare services for East Kent University Foundation Trust Hospitals in line with RPS good practice guidelines, UK legislation, Good Distribution Practice (GDP) and local policies and procedures.

You will ensure that homecare services are of a consistently high quality, ensuring over

You also will screen homecare prescriptions to ensure they are legal and safe before they are sent on to the homecare pharmacy provider

This qualification and accreditation is a requirement of the role and will be funded by Pharmacy.This is a great opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician wishing to be at the forefront of innovative change.We offer a full package of benefits, including a car lease scheme; on-site childcare; generous annual leave in line with NHS terms and conditions; high street and public transport discounts; a 24 / 7 staff support service - and the little things that make life easier, like on-site Amazon lockers and fresh fruit and veg stalls.Main duties of the jobTo lead and manage the homecare team to provide homecare services to patients in the EKHUFT remit, including ordering and invoicing of homecare medicinesTo validate and screen homecare prescriptionsTo support the Advanced Homecare Medicines Lead Pharmacist with identifying, planning and implementing new opportunities for homecare services and writing and implementing the homecare strategyTo analyse, review and present homecare data to stakeholders and at monthly performance review meetingsTo manage homecare medicine shortages, liaising with stakeholdersAbout usWe are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000.We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.We care about our patients and our people.

We are focused on providing outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture that benefits staff and patients alike.

With our emphasis on staff training and development, a staff support scheme that's second to none, and a healthy package of benefits, it's easy to put down roots in East Kent Hospitals.Job responsibilitiesLeadership : 1.

To support the Advanced Homecare Medicines Lead Pharmacist with identifying, planning and implementing new opportunities for homecare services,2.

To support the development of a culture within EKHUFT that identifies and communicates the contribution that Pharmacy Homecare makes to an effective and efficient service3.

To liaise and work with the Medicines Value Team and Medicines Procurement Team on any joint initiatives4.

To support the Advanced Homecare Medicines Lead Pharmacist in writing the EKHUFT Strategy for Homecare Medicines and ensure it is implemented5.

To participate in the implementation of the EKHUFT Policy for Homecare Medicines, and contribute to its future development6.

To track & report quality and financial indicators achieved by Pharmacy Homecare activities to facilitate communication to key stakeholders on a monthly basis7.

To ensure all Pharmacy Homecare activities operate in full accordance with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and Trust policies to include its Standing Financial Instructions8.

To ensure contract compliance for homecare medicines across the Trust9.

To work in partnership with stakeholders to ensure risks with key suppliers are understood10.

Responsible for contingency planning where appropriate11.

Explore ways of reducing environmental and wasteful expenditure that are financially sustainable12.

Implement and complete appropriate audits with the Advanced Homecare Medicines Lead Pharmacist where necessary, including the RPS audit yearly.

Identify and implement improvements where necessary.Processes : 1.

Ensure that all Homecare Pharmacy standard operating procedures are kept updated and adhered to2.

To undertake the Homecare Services Prescription Validation and Clinical Screening Programme and screening accreditation, as well as in-house screening accreditation / competencies.3.

To liaise with clinicians, clinical pharmacists and other stake holders to define & specify their needs to ensure an effective and compliant homecare process4.

Ensure that homecare companies are systematically monitored at regular intervals against key performance indicators to ensure targets are met and patients receive the best care and treatment experience.

Monitor and review the homecare contracts and SLAs5.

To ensure that sustainability is considered with regards to all Pharmacy Homecare activity6.

Responsible for maintaining the IT CMM Homecare system, adding new frameworks, new drugs and contract prices7.

Manages the Blueteq system for homecare drugs8.

Responsible for writing, uploading and amending Homecare SOPs on QPULSE system9.

Monitor and review the homecare contracts and SLAs10.

Compile Freedom of Information requests in a timely manner using the CMM homecare package11.

Participate in the implementation of new drugs via homecare and ensure they are implemented to agreed standards12.

Manage drug shortages, liaising with appropriate stakeholders to identify alternatives and manage patient switchesPartnerships : 1.

To actively set up & maintain productive relationships with national, regional and specialised Pharmacy Homecare Teams and lead pharmacists as required to support EKHUFT Pharmacy Homecare2.

To represent EKHUFT Pharmacy Homecare at regional meetings and to update the Pharmacy Senior Leadership Team on any developments.3.

Attend quarterly homecare company service review meetings4.

Work closely with the Advanced Homecare Medicines Lead Pharmacist and Homecare Pharmacist, Pharmacy Procurement and the wider pharmacy teams and clinical staff in the Trust.5.

Liaise with the High Cost Drugs Pharmacist where necessary for new homecare medicines or changes.6.

Work with clinical teams within EKHUFT to help implement new homecare services and provide support for on-going homecare services.People : 1.

Participate in recruitment, training, staff appraisals and development.

Line manage the Senior Assistant and lead the homecare team.2.

Organising regular meetings with key stakeholders to improve communication and co-ordination of Pharmacy Homecare activities3.

Support the development of Pharmacy homecare training packages4.

Provide specialist advice on medicines and processes associated with homecare medicines management where appropriate5.

To deal promptly with complaints and concerns from stakeholders, suppliers and patients using careful analysis and judgment and responding positively through the use of empathy, persuasion and negotiation with innovative and effective service solutions where appropriate.6.

Work with clinical teams within EKHUFT to help implement new homecare services and provide support for on-going homecare services.1.

Complete Accreditation (ACPT) according to CPPE scheme and local policy.2.

Conduct checking duties in dispensary or in a ward dispensing setting for a minimum of 8 hours per month.3.

Provide constructive feedback when informing dispensers that they have made mistakes during dispensing.4.

Report in-process errors following local policy.5.

Ensure that your knowledge is up to date by reading all pharmacy procedures relevant to the accuracy checking of dispensed medicines.6.

Contribute to the quality management of dispensing by suggesting improvements to practice and procedures.7.

Ensure familiarity with dosing, side effects, and common interactions of all medicines accuracy checked1.

Completion of the Homecare Services Prescription Validation and Clinical Screening Programme and screening accreditation, as well as in-house screening accreditation / competencies.2.

To independently check clinical safety and suitability of prescriptions, ensuring effective use of medicines and compliance with medicines legislation (i.e. to clinically screen prescriptions for the pharmacys Homecare service according to its demand) upon completion of point 1.Other1.

Participate in the weekend and bank holiday Pharmacy services rota.2.

To undertake such other duties as may be required by the Director of Pharmacy in the interest of the service, appropriate for grade and agreed with the post holderPerson SpecificationExperienceHospital pharmacy experienceExperience of managing a teamExperience of managing changeExperience of managing drug shortagesExperience of working with multidisciplinary teamsExperience of screening prescriptionsSkillsExcellent communication skills both oral and writtenExcellent organisational and coordinating skillsExcellent interpersonal and negotiating skillsCustomer service experience and skillsAbility to work without supervisionHigh level of IT skills including Word, Excel, PowerpointDeveloping and implementation of proceduresKnowledge or experience of biologics / biosimilarsKnowledge of managing drug shortagesQualificationsNVQ in Pharmacy Services level 3 with BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science as underpinning knowledge or equivalentRegistration as a member of the General Pharmaceutical Council maintaining mandatory CPD requirementHomecare Services Prescription Validation and Clinical Screening ProgrammeKnowledgeKnowledge of hospital pharmacy and homecareWorking knowledge of CMMDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order)

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