Job overview

Choose to make a difference and join  the Medicines Optimisation 
Team at the RUH.

In this important role you will work as part of the multidisciplinary team liaising with ward pharmacists, prescribers and nurses as to ensure patient’s receive the highest standard of care in a clinical setting in accordance with government legislation, current best practice and guidance, whilst adhering to local policies and procedures at all times in the interest of patient safety.

Medicine Optimisation includes medicines reconciliation, use of patient's own drugs, providing original pack dispensing and counselling patients about their medicines.

You will implement and maintain the Patient's Own Drug (POD) scheme for the designated area (and self-administration where introduced) according to Trustwide policies.

Main duties of the job

• Be part of a team providing medicines optimisation to designated clinical areas in accordance with the roster
• Implement and maintain the Patient’s Own Drug (POD) scheme for the designated area (and self-administration where introduced) according to Trustwide policies, including liaising with care home providers, patients and community pharmacies
• Work with the Lead Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician in developing policies, procedures and protocols directly relating to medicines management schemes (including medicines optimisation) and assisting in reviewing these documents
• To support in training and mentoring of medicine optimisation pharmacy technicians, pre-registration pharmacists/ technicians, foundation practise pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants, nursing staff and other health care professionals in the medicines optimisation process.
• Check on admission that the medication prescribed conforms to information received from the patient, GP letter and Summary Care Records (SCR) where appropriate, to check that any differences are intentional and if necessary to confirm details with the patient’s GP and to refer any problems to the pharmacist or prescribing doctor carrying out medicines reconciliation for individual patients.
• Initiate the supply of non-stock items for one-stop dispensing as appropriate (once clinically checked by a pharmacist) i.e. medicines labelled with directions for discharge.

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. 

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.