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• LOCATION: Kilbryde Hospice, McGuinness Way, East Kilbride, G75 8GJ
• DEPARTMENT: Pharmacy
• WTE £31,537 to £34,303 (depending on experience)
• HOURS: 15 hrs per week (0.4 WTE)
• REPORTS TO: Clinical Services Director

To undertake pharmaceutical tasks within Kilbryde Hospice using Standard Operating Procedures laid down by the relevant Pharmacy Staff to maintain a high quality pharmaceutical service to Kilbryde Hospice.

Organisational Position

Professional guidance and supervision will be provided by pharmacist.

Scope and Range

Kilbryde Hospice aims to provide the highest quality pharmaceutical care to the people of Lanarkshire. The pharmacy team provide person-focussed pharmaceutical care to individuals, and supply medicines through systems that ensure safe, effective and economical use.

We strive to ensure patients derive maximum benefit and minimum harm from their medicines, throughout their healthcare journey. We work in partnership with our clinical colleagues, providing high-quality care, timely information and advice to deliver the safe and secure use of medicines. By working closely with external agencies and colleagues across NHS and Health & Social Care Partnership (HSCP) services, we ensure medicines are purchased, stored, dispensed and prescribed to the highest standards in the hospice care setting.

Main Duties

This involves participation in the following area:

· To answer telephone and face-to-face enquiries of a technical nature from a wide range of staff groups and patients and refer appropriate queries to the relevant member of the pharmacy team, when necessary

· Liaise with nursing and medical staff with regard to prescription interventions e.g. missing details, incorrectly prescribed dosages – passing on any clinical queries to the relevant pharmacist

· To assist in maintaining reasonable stock levels in accordance with hospice procedures and assist in the correct storage and rotation of stock to maintain quality and potency

· To order and accept stock for use in the ward

· To count stock as part of the continuous stock-checking process and investigate and amend inaccuracies

· To collect statistical data as required

· To date-check stock on a monthly basis

· To reconcile the monthly wholesaler invoice and investigate any discrepancies

· To provide accurate record keeping of controlled drugs kept in the ward

· To receive orders into Kilbryde Hospice and perform regular audits of the accuracy of computer and paper records

· To participate in the problem solving process of incorrect stock levels

· To process patient’s own controlled drugs

· To destroy expired controlled drugs following legal requirements

· To perform controlled drugs audits in the ward in accordance with local schedule

· To review patients’ notes to gain information on suitability of patient to obtain medication history/identify alternative sources

· To retrieve, reconcile and record information about an individual’s medicines

· To assess patients’ medicines at bedside and check suitability for use in the operation of the patient’s own drug scheme

· To liaise with various members of the pharmacy team and ward staff to solve problems encountered with medicines and to ensure sufficient patient’s supply

· To communicate with patients at bedside when taking medication history

· To educate patient/carer on discharge regarding new/changed medications

· To supervise and participate in the training of others with respect to medicines

· Participate in education and training programmes and other activities to develop own skills as part of commitment to continuing professional development in accordance with registration as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council

· To supervise and participate in the training of others within Kilbryde Hospice

· Undertake statutory and mandatory training

· Attend and present at regular departmental training meetings

· Undertake audits and research as required

· To participate in Weekend Rota (if required)

· To participate in Public Holiday working (if required)

· Contribute to the development of the pharmaceutical service

· To support other departments within Kilbryde Hospice (if required)

The post holder is required to:

· Use dispensing equipment ie: measures, syringes, needles, etc

The post holder will need:

· An understanding of relevant computer systems to enter patient’s details accurately and maintain a high standard of stock control

· An appreciation of the importance of documentation procedures, patient’s medication records and stock control records

· Adhere to standard operating procedures laid down within the department

Decision and Judgements

Work is assigned by the Line Manager and/or Pharmacist.

Performance appraisal will be carried out annually by the Line Manager and Pharmacist

The post holder:

· Will be expected to make judgements on prioritising work within the ward

· Is expected to have sufficient experience to be able to work alone but to know when to ask for guidance

· Will be able to use skills and knowledge to suggest improved work practices and cha