Pharmacy ATO Distribution/ Dispensary inNorthampton inNorthampton PUBLISHED
WED 11 DEC 2024
Northampton General Hospital rICk1Svv
Candidates for this role should be motivated and enthusiastic, ideally with some prior experience in dispensing or a formal pharmacy qualification. They will participate in various tasks such as stock control, communicating with ward staff about prescription readiness, and assisting with the daily operations of the dispensary while adhering to departmental policies. Those without existing qualifications will be expected to pursue an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services, and they may also undertake further training to enhance their skills in the pharmacy environment.
We are looking for someone motivated and enthusiastic to help support our busy Distribution and Dispensary departments.
This newly created split-post role is an opportunity to work in two fast paced environments within the Pharmacy.
The Distribution department is the area within Pharmacy that manages stock medicines on the wards by visiting the areas and performing a 'top-up'.
The Dispensary department aims to ensure the timely discharge of patients by getting patients prescriptions dispensed in an efficient way. This allows ward-based staff to concentrate on the ward-based duties. The Dispensary also services in-patients and some clinics.
To support Pharmacy Distribution Management in providing efficient stock medicine management on allocated top-up areas and to maintain an efficient supply of stock medicines to wards, theatres and clinics.
To assist in the provision of medicines for the treatment of patients. This will include the labelling and dispensing of medications against a
validated prescription.
To assist in the provision of the Pharmacy Receptionist Service to patients, Hospital staff and other customers visiting or telephoning the department.
Individuals are expected to undertake the NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services if they do not have the same/equivalent qualification.
The range of tasks in the Dispensary include:
Dispensing a wide variety of prescription types, including clinical trials.
Undertaking reception duties.
Processing returned medicines.
Medicine stock control.
Dispensing of controlled drugs.
About us
To use technical and pharmaceutical skills to ensure control, security, quality and value for money of medicines. This will include the following tasks:
Manage stock medicines on allocated Wards/Specialist areas/clinics known as Top-up. This involves working alone with supervisor contactable by phone.
Visit allocated area to manage stock medicines up to their re-order level using electronic devices or paper, ensuring they are not over stocked.
Leave the cupboard in a tidy state to aid proper selection by ward staff.
Perform regular expiry date checks and remove and replace affected medicines on expiry.
Review usage to maintain optimum levels to help reduce wastage.
Liaise with senior staff over stock issues.
Automated cabinets
Correctly put the stock away.
Perform regular cycle counts to aid ward staff maintain correct stock levels.
Remove excess stock
Assist in keeping the cabinets clean.
Instruct ward staff on how to use the cabinets if necessary or escalate to Omnicell Administrator/Deputy.
Inform Omnicell Administrator/Deputy of any issues, pack size changes and additions/deletions.
Perform regular expiry date checks and remove and replace affected medicines on expiry.
Perform Safety and Security audits in clinics.
Datix/record deviations from storage conditions and potentially harmful practices found in clinical areas.
To participate in regular checks of ward and fridge temperatures and treatment room checks as per CQC requirement.
To assess ward fridge for patients medicines no longer on the ward using iBox / asking ward staff and transfer to the dispensary asrequired.
To accurately and promptly dispense medicines for patients whose prescriptions have been validated by a Pharmacist.
To participate in the late night rota.
To issue prescriptions when this is appropriate.To supply Controlled Drugs and keep appropriate records.To participate in the Pharmacy Service to Wards and Departments.To liaise with the appropriate Pharmacy Team Leader and Senior Technician, Stores to ensure that any to-follow medicines are ordered and supplied to patients.To inform the appropriate Pharmacist of any problems with the supply of medicines ordered.To receive prescriptions from patients and staff, and collect the relevant prescription charge, or ensure the appropriate exemption forms are completed in accordance with the current requirements.To receive prescriptions via the electronic discharge system.To answer the telephone and either deal with the query, take a message or re-direct the call to the appropriate person / are of the department.
To participate and control the Prioritising System in the Dispensary by:
Keeping a log of all discharge prescriptions and in-patients charts coming into the Dispensary and then forwarding these to the appropriate priority tray.When required, to photocopy prescription charts and then forward the original and the copy to the appropriate tray.
To telephone ward staff and inform them that their discharge prescriptions are ready for collection or delivery.To receive signed requisitions / order from hospital staff and other customers and to forward these to the appropriate area for processing.To assist in maintaining adequate stock levels of medicines in the Dispensary via the daily internal order from Pharmacy Stores.To participate in the daily dispensary stock check of Controlled Drugs.To participate in the daily dispensary stock check and assist with maintaining an accurate computerised Pharmacy stock control system.To participate in regular checks and recording of expiry dates of medicines.To assess and return medicines for re-use in accordance with departmental policy.To assist in the provision of the Pharmacy Reception service.To ensure the Waiting Room is kept clean and tidy, and that notices/posters are up-to date, and information leaflets are available for patients.To assist in the training of staff.To assist in the audit of Dispensary Services.To maintain supplies of bottles, cartons, bags and other equipment required to ensure the smooth running of the dispensing process.To assist in the maintenance of a clean and efficient environment suitable for the handling and compounding of medicinal substances.
This post is ideal for an individual with previous experience in dispensing or a formal pharmacy qualification. However, this post is not exclusively for candidates who have worked in a Pharmacy environment before.The focus is to accurately perform (under the supervision of qualified staff) a range of routine and non-routine tasks in the Pharmacy dispensary such as labelling and dispensing medications.Individuals are expected to undertake the NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.Individuals may be expected to undertake the Buttercup Accuracy Checking for Dispensary Assistants course.Included in this post is the requirement to provide a receptionist service to patients, hospital staff and other customers visiting or telephoning the department.
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