Please note that we are recruiting for two Band 2 Pharmacy Assistant posts
* Band 2 Pharmacy Assistant - 30.0 hours per week (permanent post)
* Band 2 Pharmacy Assistant - 37.5 hours per week (fixed term, 12 month post)
Please clearly indicate on your application form which role you are applying for, or if you would like to be considered for both roles.
To undertake, under the direction of pharmacists and technicians, duties that ensure the efficient running of the dispensary. These include, dispensing, supply of stock medicines, processing orders, purchasing, return and disposal of medicines and stock takes.
Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post.
Main duties of the job
Dispensary and Repeat Room
* To dispense inpatient, outpatient, discharge, leave and repeat prescriptions according to SOPs, including those patients requiring medication compliance aids.
* To be responsible for the general tidiness and adequate stocking of the dispensary and ensure good stock rotation to minimise expired stock.
* To replenish the dispensary with cartons, bottles, and bags on a daily basis.
Distribution
* To be responsible for supplying stock medicines via emailed stock order requests, authorised community orders and eMeds and supplying customers with a computer printout of the drugs supplied and their cost according to SOPs.
* To be responsible for the processing and where necessary the disposal of medicines returned from wards and departments in line with SOPs.
* To deal with telephone enquiries concerning supply of stock medicines, including availability and any discrepancies on stock orders.
* To undertake the day-to‑day ordering, delivering, and invoicing of medicines, using the Emishealth pharmacy computer system, according to SOPs.
* To be responsible for ordering bottles, cartons and other sundries ensuring the department is never out of stock.
* To deal directly with suppliers to problem solve any issues with drug availability and discrepancies on orders and invoices.
Education/Qualifications
* Educated to a reasonable academic standard
* GCSE grade 4–9 in English, Maths, and science
* In house training
* Ongoing training and development
* NVQ level 2 Pharmacy Services or equivalent
Experience
* 2 years pharmacy experience
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
* Good oral communication skills
* Good interpersonal skills
* Cooperative and adaptable approach
* Knowledge of department SOPs
* Able to plan and organise own workload
* Ability to work to deadlines
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Some office skills
Other Requirements
* Ability to drive and to hold a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle on a daily basis
* Flexible and adaptable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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