Job overview
Job purpose
To assist in the efficient economical running of the pharmacy service by dispensing prescriptions in accordance with departmental policies and by maintaining accurate stock levels of pharmaceutical products in wards and departments, including Pharmacy.
Main duties of the job
1.To undertake in-patient, discharge and out-patient dispensing using the Pharmacy Computer System and in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
2.To assist in the stock management in the dispensary by maintaining accurate stock levels in all areas including the completion of daily stock take sheets, as well as general housekeeping duties, e.g. tidying shelves, reshelving medicines.
3.To assist with the ward / departmental topping up service to ensure that appropriate pharmaceutical products and consumables are available for use by relevant health care personnel as required.
4.To routinely check expiry dates of all stock, ensuring good stock rotation and correct storage conditions, maintaining a log as required and reporting any exceptions to the Principal/Senior Technician.
5.To monitor and log fridge temperatures on a daily basis, reporting any exceptions to the Senior Technician.
6.To prepare, update and print computerised lists for stock issues for all relevant clients.
7.To assist in the maintenance of accurate records and information by the correct use of the Pharmacy Computer System and prescription tracking system and by filing prescriptions, requisitions and other pharmaceutical information.
8.To order/requisition stock from the Pharmacy Store as required.
9.To maintain a clean, tidy and organised work area.
10.To assist in the collection of performance/workload/audit data as required.
11.To participate in and contribute to departmental meetings to maintain and develop the pharmaceutical service, contributing to the development of new procedures as required.
12.To participate in a rotation of duties with other dispensing assistants, student technicians and technicians to maximise departmental efficiency.
More information is on the job description
Working for our organisation
To undertake in-patient, discharge and out-patient dispensing using the Pharmacy Computer System and in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
To assist in the stock management in the dispensary by maintaining accurate stock levels in all areas including the completion of daily stock take sheets, as well as general housekeeping duties, e.g. tidying shelves, reshelving medicines.
To assist with the ward / departmental topping up service to ensure that appropriate pharmaceutical products and consumables are available for use by relevant health care
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder is required to:
·Work within agreed Trust and departmental policies and procedures and to accepted standards of practice.
·Work on other sites in the Trust by agreement.
·Undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time, as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade.
·Ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity.
·Treat patients and customers with dignity and courtesy.
·Ensure that medicines do not fall into unauthorised hands.
·Have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and others and to comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety regulations, including COSHH.
·Promote Equal Opportunities and to comply with the requirements of the legislation and the Trust’s policies.
·Attend such training courses and meetings as are necessary for the efficient performance of the post holder’s duties.
·Participate in the Trust’s appraisal system.
·Comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
·Comply with the Trust’s No Smoking Policy.
·Comply with Duty of Candour principles.
This job description is a reflection of the current position and may change in emphasis or detail in the light of subsequent service developments.
Person specification
Professional Registation
Essential criteria
1. Essential
Desirable criteria
2. Essential
6 Months Experience
Essential criteria
3. Essential
Desirable criteria
4. Essential
Our mission: ‘to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.’
There’s never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.
Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.
We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement. Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you're attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.
FURTHER INFORMATION
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For new entrants into the NHS, your pay under the Agenda for Change or Medical & Dental Pay Bands, will normally be set at the minimum of the pay band as advertised.
If you apply for this position and do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been short-listed for interview on this occasion.
ESTH values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Employer we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.
Internal applicants from underrepresented minority groups are encouraged to seek development support such as work shadowing and interview skills coaching.