elaine o'malley

Preparation of prescription items including extemporaneous products and dosette boxes. Worked closely with local health centres. Delegation of appropriate tasks to other team members. Patient counselling on new medications, minor ailments and over the counter product purchases.

Provide effective and motivating leadership to teams with varying background and skills throughout Scotland. Ensure the highest standard of professional care is given to patients as defined by the RPSGB. Provide an efficient dispensing service by ensuring that workflow is managed effectively. Prepare medications for Nursing and Residential Homes using Manrex monitored dosage system and compliance medication packs. Involved in smoking cessation programmes within the Borders. Participation in needle exchange schemes around Fife. Supervision of self administration of methadone. Maintain close liaison with local prescribers and healthcare professionals. Delegate tasks where appropriate. Maintain excellent housekeeping standards in the retail area and dispensary. Completion of company audit on improved patient safety in anticoagulation therapy in accordance with N.P.S.A recommendations.

Counsel patients on medication ensuring patient confidentiality is maintained at all times. Appropriate communication with other local healthcare professionals. Effective stock control to ensure minimal wastage. Continue with life long learning through Continual Professional Development. Pre-Registration Training; Dispensing, aseptic production of medicines, medicines information, pharmaceutical production of medicines and clinical training. Patient counselling and appropriate communication with other healthcare professionals. As part of my assessment I produced and presented a patient case study.

2A* Grades, 3A Grades, 2 B Grades) A. Levels 2001: Biology, Geography and Chemistry (Grades A, B, C respectively)