Medicines Optimisation Technician

We are excited to be involved in the development of the Virtual Ward programme, which aims to care for patients safely at the place they call home. In line with National NHSE ambitions we are rolling out our virtual ward model., Virtual wards allow patients to receive the care they need at home safely and conveniently rather than being in hospital, using technology & digital platforms for us to monitor our patients across a range of clinical specialities.

The postholder will be part of the Community Healthcare Division clinical pharmacy service available to patients across the Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation Trust (CHFT) footprint in their own homes in the Calderdale area. This may be as part of the CHFT Virtual Ward (VW) /Urgent Community Response Team (UCR) or the wider Community Healthcare Division.

This will require enthusiasm, self-motivation and commitment to forge excellent communication between primary and secondary care teams and drive the pharmacy team forward.The post holder will work with other health and social care organisations across Calderdale to implement and co-ordinate medicines optimisation principles to support patients in the safe and effective use of medicines in their own homes.

To work independently and without direct supervision across the CHFT footprint ensuring adherence to Medicines Optimisation protocols and guidance this will include domiciliary visits.

We are seeking a motivated and innovative pharmacy technician with a strong background across multiple specialties to join our team at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust to work in the virtual ward clinical pharmacy service as part of the wider MDT.

In addition to excellent communication and leadership skills, you will have previous experience of working within a clinical environment. You will need to be comfortable collaborating with clinicians, managers, nurses and others to ensure that pharmaceutical care of virtual ward patients with a range of clinical conditions is safe and optimised. You will have the opportunity to provide pharmaceutical care to a wide range of patients and/or patient populations based on the evidence-base and/or best practice.

You will be registered as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council, a Foundation degree in Medicines Management & Pharmacy services or equivalent would be advantageous

You will have excellent team working skills and Evidence of multi-disciplinary teamwork would be advantageous.

Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) is a dynamic and successful organisation with a strong organisational and personal development focus. With over 5,500 employees and a turnover of £310 million, the Trust provides a comprehensive range of secondary care services to the people of Calderdale and Huddersfield and has an exceptional reputation for service delivery. The Foundation Trust aims to design and implement services, policies and measures that meet the diverse needs of our service, population and workforce, ensuring that none are placed at a disadvantage over others.