Band 3/4 Pharmacy Assistant

Duties and responsibilities

1. To work with and support the Pharmacy Stores Supervisor to:

* Deputise when needed

* Support with training of Rotational staff

* Support with dealing with Drug Alerts

2. To work with and support Pharmacy Technicians in the Pharmacy Store to:

* Identify, select and issue drugs.

* Identify and receive drugs against an official order, using the Pharmacy Computer system to update stock levels.

* Deal with telephone enquiries, ward/department and community issues.

* Load and operate the automated pharmacy storage and dispensing system.

* Participate in the ward top-up system,

* Appropriately dispose of Pharmaceutical items

* Deal with Flammable waste appropriately

* Ensure appropriate storage of pharmaceutical items.

* Answering the pharmacy stores hatch, dealing with all grades of healthcare workers, porters and external delivery drivers.

1. To carry out the following:

* Maintain stock control and stock rotation

* Follow all Standard operating procedures (SOP’s) accurately

* Maintain a clean and tidy working environment

* Maintain accurate manual and computer records

* ‘House-keeping’ duties

* Using the pallet pump truck to put away bulk fluid orders

* Liaise with the Pharmacy Procurement office with out of stock issues

1. To work in all areas of pharmacy and the wider hospital to:

* Assist with Waste management

* Support the movement of work around the organisation including medicines and pharmacy orders

1. To follow all Health and Safety standards in compliance with Trust policies and procedures. This includes:

* Report all accidents, incidents and near misses

* Dealing with hazardous chemicals (including cytotoxic drugs) used in the department

Attendance of all mandatory training

Location: Magdalen Laver, GB

Posted Date: 10/5/2024