The role:
Support the safe and effective supply, dispensing, accuracy checking and preparation of medicines, including high-cost items, controlled drugs, unlicensed medicines, aseptic products and clinical trial materials in line with national guidelines, SOPs and regulatory requirements.
* Manage stock control processes, including ordering, receipting, storage, returns, recalls, expiry date checking and investigation of discrepancies.
* Support patient care by taking medication histories, providing medicines information and patient education, and contributing to safe and timely discharge processes.
* Contribute to aseptic services, including preparation, environmental monitoring, validations and in-process checks, following GMP, QA, QC and health & safety standards.
* Supervise, train and support Pharmacy Support Workers and pre-registration Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists and assist with staff induction.
* Ensure compliance with NHSGGC policies, professional standards, clinical governance, audit requirements and continual professional development.
* Communicate effectively with pharmacy colleagues, ward staff, suppliers and external partners to support safe, efficient service delivery.
* Participate in weekend and public holiday working in line with local arrangements.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
Permanent, full-time at 36 hours per week.
Prepared to work 5/7 days and participate in weekend working, extended hours service and public holiday service.
* Queen Elizabeth University Hospital & Royal Hospital for Children
o Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9.30-5pm and Tuesday & Thursday 9-5pm. Or Mon, Wed & Fri 11-6.30pm and Tue & Thurs 10.30-6.30pm.
* Gartnavel General Hospital (North Sector)
o Monday – Friday 8:45-5pm (4:30 Wednesday)
* The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre
o 5/7 including public holidays
* Royal Alexandra Hospital
o Monday – Friday 0918-1700
* Glasgow Royal Infirmary (North Sector)
Key responsibilities:
Essential
* Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
* Ability to communicate in clear spoken English and effective written and verbal communication.
* Good IT Skills including MS Office Word and Excel.
* A commitment to participate in ongoing relevant training and continual professional development (CPD).
* Experience of interacting with people in a variety of situations.
* Ability to organise daily tasks using own initiative.
* Ability to work to set procedures.
* Stock management experience.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
Desirable
* A commitment to achieving an accredited accuracy checking qualification.
* Experience of supervising/training/mentoring staff.
* Experience of working in hospital pharmacy or aseptic services however full training will be provided.
What we offer:
* A wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
* Minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays.
* Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits.
* Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme.
* Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses.
* Enhanced pay for working public holidays.
* NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services.
* Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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