Pharmacy Technician - NHS - ref. g57247023
NHS Jobs Prescot
KEY DUTIES To assist in the receipt of prescriptions accurately according to safe working practices. To dispense prescriptions accurately according to safe working practices. To dispense controlled drug prescriptions and record according. To assist in the receipt of controlled drugs.
To assist in stock control within the pharmacy, wards, departments, and clinics. To transcribe information from medicines kardexes on wards and liaise with ward staff on the appropriate supply of non-stock medication. To order stocks and special line items to fulfil prescriptions.
To take payment for prescriptions according to the departmental procedure. To maintain an accurate balance of cash in the dispensary tills and cash up at the end of the day. To communicate with patients regarding their own medication that they have brought into the hospital and the continuation of supply.
To assist in the preparation and assembly of supplies for delivery to wards and departments. To counsel patients on the correct use of their medication and assess their understanding of the medicines and devices prescribed. To extemporaneously dispense medicines, occasionally using specific equipment (e.g. fume cupboards and weighing balances) and taking protective measures.
Weighing and measuring must be accurate as there are narrow margins for errors. To assist other members of staff in the performance of their duties To co-operate in the provision of an efficient and cost-effective service. To answer phone calls and queries from patients and other health care professionals.
To provide individual dose dispensing and blister packing services for patients who have difficulty with normal medicines packaging. To assist in the preparation and assembly of resuscitation and anaphylaxis boxes according to trust policy. To participate as necessary in weekend, evening, bank holiday and on call rotas in response to the changing needs of the service.
To participate in the band 4 rota to the dispensary at St Helens. CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES To work to the code of ethics and standards of practice as laid down by the General Pharmaceutical Council. To maintain continuing professional development.
To maintain registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES To use the JAC computer system and input data responsibly and accurately, for all duties requiring its use e.g. labelling, ordering and stock control. To record any information and assist in the compilation of any data necessary including ordering inpatient medication, transcribing medicine kardexes to order forms (one stop dispensing sheets) accurately.
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES To participate in individual performance review and continuing education programs in order to maintain and improve standards of service. To attend and participate in study days and courses as necessary. LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES To comply with and ensure that all other pharmacy staff under his/her control comply with the legal and other requirements related to the purchase, supply, use, safe custody and destruction of drugs both within the pharmacy and in all other areas of the trust.
To assist in stock control within the pharmacy, wards, departments, and clinics. To transcribe information from medicines kardexes on wards and liaise with ward staff on the appropriate supply of non-stock medication. To order stocks and special line items to fulfil prescriptions.
To take payment for prescriptions according to the departmental procedure. To maintain an accurate balance of cash in the dispensary tills and cash up at the end of the day. To communicate with patients regarding their own medication that they have brought into the hospital and the continuation of supply.
To assist in the preparation and assembly of supplies for delivery to wards and departments. To counsel patients on the correct use of their medication and assess their understanding of the medicines and devices prescribed. To extemporaneously dispense medicines, occasionally using specific equipment (e.g. fume cupboards and weighing balances) and taking protective measures.
Weighing and measuring must be accurate as there are narrow margins for errors. To assist other members of staff in the performance of their duties To co-operate in the provision of an efficient and cost-effective service. To answer phone calls and queries from patients and other health care professionals.
To provide individual dose dispensing and blister packing services for patients who have difficulty with normal medicines packaging. To assist in the preparation and assembly of resuscitation and anaphylaxis boxes according to trust policy. To participate as necessary in weekend, evening, bank holiday and on call rotas in response to the changing needs of the service.
To participate in the band 4 rota to the dispensary at St Helens. CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES To work to the code of ethics and standards of practice as laid down by the General Pharmaceutical Council. To maintain continuing professional development.
To maintain registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES To use the JAC computer system and input data responsibly and accurately, for all duties requiring its use e.g. labelling, ordering and stock control. To record any information and assist in the compilation of any data necessary including ordering inpatient medication, transcribing medicine kardexes to order forms (one stop dispensing sheets) accurately.
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES To participate in individual performance review and continuing education programs in order to maintain and improve standards of service. To attend and participate in study days and courses as necessary. LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES To comply with and ensure that all other pharmacy staff under his/her control comply with the legal and other requirements related to the purchase, supply, use, safe custody and destruction of drugs both within the pharmacy and in all other areas of the trust.
RESEARCH & AUDIT To assist in audit research projects to improve and develop the service provision
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