Clinical Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; South Willesborough; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust in Ashford, Kent, is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support ward-based stock management and the provision of medicines.

You will work with the clinical team to check stock, replenish Automated Dispensing Cabinets, monitor expiry dates, and ensure safe storage. There are opportunities for development toward senior roles and pharmacist/technician pathways.

Qualifications

• Ward stock management experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Automated Dispensing Cabinets.
• Basic medicines governance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform ward-based stock checks and replenish Automated Dispensing Cabinets.
• Ensure medicines are in date and stored safely on wards.
• Support medicines governance by audits and safe storage practices.
• Complete daily stock checks and assist with stock transfers between wards.

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 replenishAutomated 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 elevate to ward manager where this is not being done.