Pharmacy Coordinator -Day Treatment Unit

Are you interested in a varied role which has ensuring patients experience the best pharmaceutical care at its heart? We are looking for an enthusiastic committed individual to work as a key part of the pharmacy team, working alongside staff in the main Pharmacy Dispensary, the Pharmacy Aseptic Supply Unit and the Day Treatment Unit (DTU).
This role involves co-ordinating prescriptions for patients in the Day Treatment Unit (DTU) working with the multidisciplinary team and managing the pharmacy side of the patient appointment diary. This will include liaising with the clinical pharmacists to ensure timely clinical screening of DTU and prescriptions from other outpatient / virtual clinics. The role will also include managing the dispensing of all DTU, OPAT (outpatient antimicrobial therapy) and other day-case prescriptions in collaboration with the Deputy Dispensary Managers.
If you are interested in this post you will need previous experience of working in either a hospital or community pharmacy and have a minimum of NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy services or equivalent.
You must be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm for trying new roles and delivering an excellent patient experience.
The L&D Pharmacy is a 7 day service and some late night, weekend and bank holiday shifts will be required., Co-ordinate prescriptions for patients in the Day Treatment Unit (DTU) working with the multidisciplinary team and managing the pharmacy side of the patient appointment diary
Liaise with the clinical pharmacists to ensure timely clinical screening of DTU and prescriptions from other outpatient / virtual clinics
Manage the dispensing of all DTU, OPAT (outpatient antimicrobial therapy) and other day-case prescriptions in collaboration with the Deputy Dispensary Managers
Support medication safety work streams within the Pharmacy Aseptic Supply Unit (ASU)
Provide administrative support to the ASU team in coordinating prescription for patients treated on the chemotherapy unit
Support with management of stock for OPAT and day case treatments including mitigating medicines due to expire and those of high cost
Participate in activities associated with the supply of chemotherapy and aseptically prepared products as required
Act as the point of contact for all DTU, chemotherapy and other day case enquires using experience to mitigate issues or escalate to the appropriate person, Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job., Support the DTU in the coordination of prescriptions for patients due treatment by liaising with the respective clinical team
Dispense all DTU prescriptions against the relevant dispensing procedures
Support the investigation of safety incidence relating to pharmacy provision on the DTU including completing incident reports
Participate in service audit projects as part of annual objective setting including leading quality improvement as agreed in the annual appraisal review
Liaise with DTU staff to ensure pharmacy and DTU patient diary are aligned to ensure timely provision of treatment
Work with the Lead Antimicrobial Pharmacist in coordinating and monitoring patients treated via OPAT on the DTU
Support the Dispensary and Outpatient Services Manager, in the coordination and dispensing of OPAT prescriptions.
Support the department medicines supply chain strategy towards closed loop medicines administration via management of automation dispensing systems on the DTU and other outpatient areas.
Provide education and training to other healthcare professionals including those external to pharmacy on the use of the automated dispensing cabinets in combination with the Pharmacy Systems Manager.
Work with the Principle Pharmacist for digital system to support implementation of e-prescribing within DTU and other outpatient areas.
Contribute suggestions and ideas for improving training strategies and materials such as training packs, SOPs and quick guides
Mitigate drug waste created by the day unit through medicines management and return of unused medicines or expired medicines.
Support in stock rotation of medicines at a department level
Answer the telephone promptly and politely and refer queries to the appropriate person.
Contribute to maintenance of the unit's filing system of QA paperwork
Follow up outstanding items promptly.
Replenish dispensing sundries such as bottles and cartons and order stock.
Maintain high standards of cleanliness and tidiness, personally, and within the dispensary areas.
Act as a role model for other pharmacy assistants
Support education and training of junior members of staff including pharmacy technicians, pre-registration pharmacy technicians, foundation pharmacists and pharmacy assistants.
Dispense inpatient medication, discharge prescriptions and aseptically prepared items in line with departmental SOP's ensuring that standards of quality, accuracy and timeliness are met. Working under the supervision of pharmacy technicians or pharmacists and seeking advice on any complex prescriptions before dispensing.
Adhere to the policies and procedures of the Bedfordshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as they relate to the delivery of services.
Participate in the weekend, bank holiday and late night dispensary rota
Maintain safe systems of work in accordance with relevant Medicines legislation and Health and Safety Legislation
Participate fully in the individual performance review and objective setting process of the Trust
Demonstrate a flexible attitude and be prepared to carry out other duties as may be reasonably required by the Head of Pharmacy from time to time within the general character of the post or the level of responsibility of the role.
Ensure that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner; Identify opportunities and gaps in the service and provide feedback to continually improve the service and contribute to business planning.
Maintain an active CPD portfolio under supervision of the line manager ensuring an up to date knowledge of all aspects of medicine use within the specialism.
As and when required, you will work flexibly to support the Macmillan & Haematology Lead Pharmacist with administrative tasks.
Support the wellbeing of staff within the department through active participation and delivery of wellbeing initiatives
It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.