Clinical Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Assistant for William Harvey Hospital, Ashford. You will support ward-based stock management, replenish Automated Dispensing Cabinets, and ensure medicines are stored safely with regular expiry checks.

Opportunity for development within the clinical pharmacy team, with pathways toward registered pharmacist roles. The role involves offsite support to Pilgrims Hospice as required and close collaboration with ward

Responsibilities

• Conduct ward-based stock checks and manage replenishment of Automated Dispensing Cabinets.
• Ensure medicines are in date and stored safely; monitor stock levels and expiry dates.
• Assist medicines governance by carrying out audits and ensuring safe storage on wards.
• Support transfer and distribution of medicines to designated wards and satellite units.
• Re-stock and inventory checks for Emergency Drug Cupboard and cardiac arrest stock.
• Liaise with procurement to feedback supply issues and arrange ordering as needed.
• Complete medication returns to Trustwide stores and ensure proper storage.

Tools

Automated Dispensing Cabinets

Job description

We are looking for passionate and ambitious pharmacy assistants to join our friendly and enthusiastic team at the William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, Kent.

As a Clinical Pharmacy Assistant, you will work within a friendly and supportive clinical team to ensure wards have the medications they need when they need them. You will complete ward-based stock checks, manage and replenish Automated Dispensing Cabinets, ensure medicines are in date and stored safely, and review stock levels. You will also support medicines governance by carrying out audits and helping ensure safe storage of medicines on wards. You will be responsible for a designated group of wards, managing stock shortages to ensure patients receive the medicines they require. The role offers opportunities for development, including progression into more senior roles and pathways to become a registered pharmacy professional.

To support and participate in the ward based top-up service locally and to satellite units as required. Including offsite at Pilgrims Hospice.

• To support the review of ward stock lists on a regular basis.

To participate in routine checks of stock levels within the pharmacy, including expiry date monitoring, following written protocols.

To participate in the daily stock check and regular expiry date checks and to deal with expired stocks according to the standard operating procedures.

• Complete any Medication returns to Trustwide stores or dispensary and put away in appropriate places.
• Liaise with procurement team and feedback any supply issues to Pharmacist/ Technician for the ward team
• Ensure stock levels are correct in Automated Dispensing Cabinets
• To re-order medications needed for Automated Dispensing Cabinets and to re stock them daily
• Ensure cardiac arrest cases are assembled as needed.
• Ensure Emergency Drug Cupboard is re stocked daily
• To support the clinical team in the supply of stock and non-stock drugs to the wards.
• To support the transfer medicines to the appropriate ward/area.
• To ensure fridge and drug storage room temperatures are monitored and recorded and escape to ward manager where this is not being done.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confidence that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Hannah Symons Job title: Clinical Assistant Operational Manager Email address: [e-mail]