Senior Assistant Technical Officer - Dispensary
We have a vacancy for a Senior Pharmacy Assistant to work in our busy and friendly department.
This position is based in Winchester, however there is occasionally a requirement to work across sites.
We are looking for you to accurately dispense in-patient, discharge, and out-patient prescriptions, supporting patient flow in a fast-paced environment.
Prioritisation skills are valued and personal development is encouraged and supported.
Responsibilities
* Accurately dispense (including generation of labels) in‑patient, discharge, and out‑patient prescriptions.
* Answer telephones promptly and politely, dealing with queries, relaying complete and accurate information.
* Recognise self‑limitations and refer to an appropriate person when required.
* Dispense controlled drugs.
* Receive out‑patient prescriptions in the dispensary.
* Hand out‑patient prescriptions to the patient or carer, if deemed appropriate by the Responsible Pharmacist.
* Be responsible for the accurate input of data into the pharmacy JAC computer systems for all duties requiring its use (labelling, returns, etc.).
* Dispense cytotoxic medicines following COSHH regulations.
* Produce consistently reliable and accurate work in a timely manner.
* Perform general housekeeping duties within the dispensaries, including cleaning dispensary equipment and ensuring that there are sufficient quantities of sundry items available.
* Contribute to the quality improvement of the pharmacy service, contributing to audits, practice changes and reviews of the processes.
* Achieve objectives agreed at Individual Performance Review with line manager.
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent).
* Excellent communication skills.
* Flexibility and ability to work accurately under pressure.
* Good level of English and Maths (GCSE level or equivalent).
* Computer skills.
* Physical fitness required due to manual handling involved.
About the Trust
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Contact: Andrew Deters, Dispensary Senior Support Technician, andrew.deters@hhft.nhs.uk, Tel: 01962 824 442. nicola.stockmann@hhft.nhs.uk
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