Overview
Part time (23.5 hours per week, weekend, late shift and bank holiday working as per rota). Part-time hours/flexible working will be considered. Working as a member of the Dispensary pharmacy team providing a safe and effective service to a variety of patients within the hospital and outside units. Supporting the operational team as required with tasks to ensure timely delivery of Pharmacy supplies. Accuracy checking to support the dispensary workflow with a weekly rota checking slot. Taking an up-to-date accurate medication history for all patients and working with the multidisciplinary team. Newly registered (or soon to be qualified) Pharmacy Technicians will be considered.
Main duties
To provide a comprehensive pharmacy service to the patients of University Hospitals Sussex and Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Also, to provide the Pharmacy service to other local healthcare providers against negotiated contracts including agreed community services and units of the CCG and Sussex Ambulance Service. Services include provision of medicines, clinical services, aseptic preparation, medicines information, community services, drug purchasing and formulary, education and training and providing related drug usage and financial information. The Pharmacy provides a quality control service, under an MHRA Specials license, to a variety of customers over a wide area of the country. To assist in the provision of a safe, efficient and effective pharmaceutical service, dispensing of in-patient and out-patient prescriptions. To dispense discharge summaries to wards and departments within the Trust and to assist in the medicines management service. When accredited, to develop and participate in medicines reconciliation and Final Accuracy checking activities.
Dispenser responsibilities
Dispense in-patient and out-patient prescriptions and discharge summaries in accordance with departmental guidelines. Resolve pharmaceutical issues around patient care and refer to a dispensary pharmacist or ward pharmacist as appropriate. Counsel patients on the correct use of their medicines. Assist with daily stock checks and specified items. Ensure goods are stored under appropriate conditions and stocks are rotated. Evaluate returned pharmaceuticals from wards and departments for suitability to re-issue in line with departmental guidelines. Ensure adequate levels of consumable items used in dispensing are available and top-up as necessary. Respond to incoming telephone calls, patients, customers, visitors and other hospital staff attending the pharmacy. Maintain tidiness of workplace areas. Participate in local rota arrangements for covering late clinics and weekend and bank holiday duties. Undertake any other appropriate duties as requested by your manager.
When accredited, to develop and participate in medicines reconciliation and Final Accuracy checking activities.
Qualifications and Experience
Experience
* NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services, BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent.
* Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC
* Experience in Hospital / Community dispensary
Desirable
* Accredited Checking Technician Qualification
* Accredited Medicines Reconciliation Qualification
* Knowledge and experience of working in an aseptic unit
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Other requirements
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. Disclosure and Barring Service checks apply. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Worthing Hospital, Lyndhurst Rd, Worthing, BN11 2DH
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