An exciting opportunity has arisen for two dynam ic, motivated, Nurses or Pharmacy Technicians to join the Swansea Medicines Management Team for Domiciliary Care .
The successful applicant will be part of the integrated, multidisciplinary Team who provide support and education in medicines management, specifically in domiciliary and intermediate care settings. This role aims to improve patient outcomes and minimising harm, including avoiding unscheduled care, admissions, and delays to transfers of care. It is ideal for individuals interested in integrated working and are committed to developing and expanding their skills to achieve the highest quality care and outcomes for patients in their own homes.
The role includes:
providing medicines management interventions to patients within their own home, involving lone working without direct supervision.
liaising with a wide range of Health & Social Care professionals to identify solutions for patients in a multidisciplinary network with a focus on promoting independence, prevention and early intervention .
delivering medicines management training to relevant staff groups.
managing a defined caseload within the speciality, using evidence based/patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions, maintaining records.
providing a lead contact between community pharmacy and social services with respect to medicines management issues, including the provision of regular updates, training and visits to community pharmacies to support the Medicines Administration Record scheme.
The post holder must be able to travel around the locality in a timely manner.
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Part time hours will be considered.
