Bank Senior Dispensing Assistant Band 3

Epsom & St Helier NHS Trust; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated pharmacy assistant to support the efficient running of their pharmacy service. The role involves dispensing prescriptions, managing stock levels, and maintaining accurate records. Ideal candidates will have experience in pharmacy operations and a commitment to upholding departmental standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmacy dispensing is essential.
• Familiarity with stock management and record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions for in-patients and out-patients.
• Maintain accurate stock levels and assist in stock management.
• Monitor expiry dates and maintain records.

Skills

Stock Management

Dispensing

Record Keeping

Tools

Pharmacy Computer System

Job description

Job Overview

Job purpose

To assist in the efficient economical running of the pharmacy service by dispensing prescriptions in accordance with departmental policies and by maintaining accurate stock levels of pharmaceutical products in wards and departments, including Pharmacy.

Main duties of the job

• To undertake in-patient, discharge and out-patient dispensing using the Pharmacy Computer System and in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• To assist in the stock management in the dispensary by maintaining accurate stock levels in all areas including the completion of daily stock take sheets, as well as general housekeeping duties, e.g., tidying shelves, reshelving medicines.
• To assist with the ward/departmental topping up service to ensure that appropriate pharmaceutical products and consumables are available for use by relevant healthcare personnel as required.
• To routinely check expiry dates of all stock, ensuring good stock rotation and correct storage conditions, maintaining a log as required and reporting any exceptions to the Principal/Senior Technician.
• To monitor and log fridge temperatures daily, reporting exceptions to the Senior Technician.
• To prepare, update, and print computerized lists for stock issues for relevant clients.
• To assist in maintaining accurate records using the Pharmacy Computer System and prescription tracking system, including filing prescriptions, requisitions, and other pharmaceutical information.
• To order/requisition stock from the Pharmacy Store as required.
• To maintain a clean, tidy, and organized work area.
• To assist in collecting performance, workload, and audit data as required.
• To participate in departmental meetings to develop the pharmaceutical service and contribute to new procedures.
• To rotate duties with other dispensing assistants, student technicians, and technicians to maximize departmental efficiency.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Work within Trust and departmental policies, standards of practice, and on other sites by agreement.
• Ensure confidentiality and proper handling of medicines and patient information.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations, including COSHH, and promote equal opportunities.
• Participate in training, appraisal, and comply with legislation such as the Data Protection Act and No Smoking Policy.