You will support the provision of dispensary, ward, and community-based services to enable the smooth, seamless, and efficient supply of medicines across the Trust. You will work under the supervision of the Senior Assistant Technical Officer, dispensary manager, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacists.
The Pharmacy & Medicines Optimisation Team is a diverse and exciting team providing pharmacy services to our main sites: Haywood, St Georges, and Redwoods, along with community-based hubs.
We value our staff and aim to support them in their pharmacy journey. Your work-life balance is important to us, so you will be required to work a maximum of 2 Bank holidays per year, with currently no weekend or late-night working. Training, education, and support will be provided.
The role involves assisting the pharmacy team in providing high-quality services, promoting a positive and professional image of pharmacy, demonstrating good customer care skills, and accurately dispensing medicines to ensure efficient and timely service. You will participate in reception duties, stock management, and routine stock checks, ensuring a clean and tidy working environment.
You will interpret and dispense medication requests for in-patients, outpatients, and clinical trials under supervision, assist with reception duties, handle enquiries, and support stock management activities including ordering, checking, and stock rotation. You will also support with medication returns, liaise with transport services, maintain accurate records, and support the safe storage and security of medicines.
Additional responsibilities include supporting ward/department stock top-ups, occasionally delivering medication, supporting procurement, and participating in audits and departmental schemes. You will attend staff meetings, follow SOPs, and undertake mandatory training.
The working arrangements may involve participating in weekend/bank holiday work and working at different sites as needed. You will communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, and external partners, and use computer systems for various tasks. The role requires concentration, dexterity, and the ability to handle emotional and distressing situations.
You will follow policies, maintain confidentiality, and contribute to service development and audits. The Trust offers various benefits, including career development, pension schemes, flexible working, generous leave, health and wellbeing resources, travel support, lease cars, bikes, free parking, flu vaccinations, and financial support options.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion. Please note that AI use in applications will be monitored for fairness and transparency. The vacancy may close early if filled.
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