Overview
The post holder undertakes pharmacy assistant duties in the store and distribution section. The post holder will be an integral part of the Pharmacy team and will cover all assistant duties to support the demands of the service. This post will require a Disclosure & Barring Services (DBS) check.
Responsibilities
* To receive, assemble and deliver medicines and supplies for all areas of Pharmacy and also to wards, departments and clinics.
* Unpack, check, record and put away stock pharmaceutical products according to SOPs, completing documentation including dating and signing.
* Assisting with processing of invoices of goods received.
* To ensure all medicines outstanding to ward/department are ordered and the store manager informed.
* To deliver urgent items to wards, clinics and departments when required.
* To participate in weekend, public holiday and extended hours provision of pharmacy services.
* To comply with Trust policies relating to security and patient confidentiality and to ensure that procedures are undertaken within safe systems of work and legislation.
* This is a physically demanding role and you will be trained in all aspects of pharmacy stores processes. If you do not hold an NVQ in pharmacy services then this isn’t a problem; we will provide thorough training and support during your time with us to undertake your role.
* It is an exciting time for pharmacy stores with new developments including automation of pharmacy supplies and there will be an opportunity to be involved in service improvement projects.
Other information
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sarah Peckett Job title: Chief Pharmacy Technician Email: sarah.peckett@cht.nhs.uk
Please call for further information or for a visit to the department.
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