Medicines Management Technician - Community Services

You'll work as an effective and proactive member of the Medicines Management Team, ensuring patients receive the highest standard of care, in accordance with Government legislation and guidance, and local policies and procedures. Duties will include:

• Complete a 'medicines reconciliation' for all new admissions according to national standards, which will include accessing the Trust Electronic Health Record, contacting hospitals, GP surgeries,community pharmacies and talking to service users/carers to compile a complete and accurate list of current medication
• Conduct Controlled Drug reconciliation on a three-monthly basis and report results to Site Lead and ward/department managers
• Be responsible for the maintenance of the Patients Own Drugs (PODs) scheme for designated wards according to Trust policy
• Train nursing, medical and pharmacy staff in the use of PODs
• To supply non-stock items according to department procedures
• Dispense short leave and discharge prescriptions on site, where appropriate
• Work with clinical teams to review and update ward stock lists for designated wards
  
  Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
  
  At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team