Responsibilities
* Undertake general pharmaceutical duties under the supervision of a Section Manager or deputy, assisting in the provision of a safe and effective Pharmacy service in line with current policies, procedures and legal requirements.
* The Senior Pharmacy Assistant performs a wide range of duties within the Pharmacy Department, that help the Pharmacists & Technicians to provide a comprehensive dispensing and distribution service.
* Main duties are based in the Dispensary, including dispensing and final accuracy checking a variety of prescription types and electronic systems.
* Visits to wards to top‑up stock, transfer medicines from pharmacy into patient bedside lockers, transfer medicines from a patient's previous ward to their current ward, filling orders for wards and departments, reception duties covering hospital staff and patients, computer ordering, and general house‑keeping duties.
* Dispensing for in‑patients, out‑patients and patients that are going home, according to standard operating procedures.
* Hand out completed outpatient prescriptions to patients or their representatives, according to standard operating procedures.
* Coordinate the supply of items that are owed to patients and ensure they are dispensed & onward transport is arranged in a timely fashion, checking order levels are adequate for supply and resolving any supply issues.
* Dispense controlled drugs according to standard operating procedures.
* Complete a final accuracy check of dispensed items in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
* Check expiry dates of medicines on the shelves regularly, removing any out‑of‑date items in line with Standard Operating Procedures.
* Assist at staff and patient reception areas, including front reception—meet & greet the general public, receive prescriptions and payment from the general public, operating equipment to process transactions (card machine or till).
* Direct other business callers as required.
* Co‑ordinate others to perform reception tasks if necessary.
* Answer telephone and deal with routine enquiries regarding work in progress, communicating with the relevant member of staff for additional advice, transferring calls to appropriately qualified staff if necessary.
* Role may involve stock top‑up to inpatient areas following thorough training.
About us
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we support our vibrant, diverse communities and each other.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are the largest employer in Gloucestershire and one of the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.
Benefits
* Generous annual leave allowance.
* Access to the NHS pension scheme.
* Competitive bank rates.
* Discounts at local shops and restaurants.
* Access to two on‑site nurseries.
* Discounted public transport.
* Reward and recognition programmes.
* A range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
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