Higher level Pharmacy Assistant

WARRINGTON AND HALTON HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to manage drug supply and storage, supervise staff, and assist in clinical settings. The ideal candidate must have an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services and possess strong organizational skills. Responsibilities include accurate dispensing of prescriptions and supporting a safe medication reconciliation process.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services is required.

Responsibilities

• Receipt and correct storage of drugs
• Stock control and removal of expired stock
• Supply of drugs and ward stock replenishment
• Managing emergency drug boxes
• Processing telephone calls
• Delivery of stock to wards
• Supervising Pharmacy Assistants
• Accurate dispensing of prescriptions
• Support in medication reconciliation on wards
• Assist in reception area with prescriptions

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

Responsibilities

• Receipt and correct storage of drugs
• Stock control, stock rotation, stock checks and removal of expired stock according to Trust policy
• Supply of drugs including ward stock replenishment, inputting of orders onto computer system and assembly of orders from location or pharmacy robot in accordance to documentation
• Contributing to the management of a safe system for the supply of emergency drug boxes
• Receiving and processing telephone calls
• Delivery of stock to wards
• Supervising, providing guidance and direction to the Pharmacy Assistants
• Accurately dispense prescriptions, for inpatients, discharge patients and outpatients, including named patient drugs, cytotoxic drugs, unlicensed drugs, controlled drugs, and compliance packs
• To support the clinical team on the wards in the medication reconciliation process, including requesting Patients Own Medication be brought into hospital on admission, ensuring critical medicines are present on the ward and ensuring only medication prescribed to individual patients are present in their bedside locker helping to reduce medication wastage and provide a speedy discharge process
• Assist in the reception area with receipt of prescriptions from clients and patients in accordance to department policies
• Identify and order medicines that are "to-follow" and liaise with Senior Pharmacy Technician Team

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (Including dispensing module)