Pharmaceutical jobs in United Kingdom

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.

• 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.