You will be responsible for delivering an effective pharmacy stock management service to all ophthalmology patients in the trust, alongside the specialist ophthalmology pharmacist.
* To work with the pharmacy and “Royal Eye Unit” ophthalmology teams to support the supply of medicines to patients.
* To be involved in delivering an effective pharmacy stock management service to all ophthalmology patients in the trust.
* Duties will include stock management in pharmacy stores and in REU clinics/departments, booking out and maintaining records of high-cost drugs, management of supplies of TTA packs, patient counselling and training and supporting junior/new staff.
Working for our organisation
We have four core values that all colleagues are expected to demonstrate in the way they work. Shaped by staff, patients and partners, our values are the guiding principles that together define who we are, what we do and what's most important to us. We are:
* Compassionate – we treat everyone with kindness, understanding and empathy
* Inclusive – we are respectful, fair and open, embracing everyone's unique contribution
* Collaborative – we work together across our teams and with our partners and are helpful, positive and supportive
* Inspiring – we strive for the best for patients, staff and partners and are always learning and improving
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* To distribute medicines to wards and departments.
* To carry out a regular top‑up service, including issuing, picking and putting away.
* Liaise with the procurement officer when items are out of stock and make sure they are on order.
* Communicate any items unavailable to the REU pharmacist and nurse in charge.
* Fulfil to‑follow items as and when they become available.
* Monthly expiry date checks to be carried out in all areas of REU where medication is stored.
* To assess ward and department medicines requirements as part of the “top‑up” service.
* Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.
You must have Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent qualification.
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