Medicines Management Technician - Discharge Lounge

To coordinate medicines supply activity at ward level and to provide effective communication and coordination with central dispensaries. To be responsible for the supply of items for one-stop dispensing (once clinically checked by pharmacist). This will include generating the order, dispensing and placing in the patients bedside medicine cabinet and endorsing charts as per departmental policy. To ensure all patients medication is transferred to the correct ward with the correct patient as necessary. To be responsible for ensuring that medicines, including Controlled Drugs, which are returned to pharmacy from their wards are either returned to stock or disposed of in accordance with current procedures. To maintain up to date handover sheets to ensure effective communication to other pharmacy staff. To carry out the three monthly checks of controlled drugs in clinical areas which keep CDs in accordance with the Leicestershire Medicines Code. Please see attached job description for more information.