Works under guidance of SOPs, GMP and COSHH and works independently: Responsible for the day to day supervision and co-ordination of aseptic staff and preparation and dispensing activities within clean rooms. Is guided by defined protocols and procedures and ensures work activities are in accordance with these. Evaluates circumstances and situations and makes well judged decisions on the information at hand but is aware when refer to more senior supervisors and managers Organises and prioritises work within assembly and preparation areas covering fast track and routine service requirements. Is responsible for the process checking of medicinal materials and measured doses including the preparation of clinical trials; and is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and quality of these prepared medicinal products.
Responsible for the safe use of equipment within clean rooms, ensuring clean room staff use equipment in accordance with instructions and SOPs Ensures that all required functional tests, inspections and verifications are carried out on clean room equipment before and after work sessions. Reports equipment faults and deviations and ensures that deviations are authorised and records are diligently completed. Ensures all statutory legislation and established quality systems relating to departmental policies and procedures are complied with on a day to day basis. Liaises with other supervisory staff, speciality team leaders and management on a regular basis to ensure optimum efficiency and quality of service.
Assists in staff training and development Contributes to the development of new ways of working and to the implementation of new and revised policies and procedures Documents, labels, assemble, prepare and dispense aseptic medicines to patients, wards and clinics, including controlled drugs and clinical trials. Maintains correct documentation and audit trails. Participates in stock control, assist in ordering processes for medicines and consumables, including requisitioning, unpacking, checking and booking in. Resolves immediate problems with out of stock medicines, liaising with wards, pharmacists and suppliers where necessary.
Carries out reception duties to include: - handling incoming calls and routine enquiries, booking work in and out of the pharmacy logger system. Performs clerical tasks associated with the dispensary e.g. filing, expiry date checks and data collection for statistics. Participates in general housekeeping e.g.
cleaning and tidying of work areas. Participates in the weekend and Bank Holiday working on a rotational basis. Undertakes other duties associated with providing an efficient Pharmacy Service to patients and wards as allocated by specialist pharmacy technicians.