Pharmacy Assistant - Dispensary inHuddersfield inHuddersfield PUBLISHED 29 SEP 2024
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Operating on an ethos of ‘one culture of care’, where we look after each other with the same care and compassion that we show to our patients, colleague engagement, and creating an open, honest and inclusive organisation is high on our agenda.
The post holder undertakes assistant duties in the following areas of pharmaceutical care:- Dispensary
- Wards
- To carry out the dispensing of stock items and emergency tray supplies from the Pharmacy department.
- To issue prescriptions from the Pharmacy department within required processes.
- To supply medicines and pharmaceutical supplies to ward and clinic areas of the Trust.
- To carry out general duties, including preparation of bottles and packaging, cleaning equipment,
- To assist with medicine stock control duties including maintenance of stock, issue and receipt of stock.
- To monitor and record safe storage of stock by carrying out environmental temperature checks, expiry date checking, stock checks and assisting in the rotation of stock.
- To assist with the maintenance of records, relating to work and workload stats
- To clean shelving where pharmaceuticals are stored, keeping them in a tidy, organised and fit for purpose condition
- To assist the Medicine Optimisation Pharmacy teams on the wards in waste reduction, transfer of medicines, and audit.
- To assist the Medicine Optimisation Pharmacy Teams in reduction of missed doses and assist smoother discharge of patients reducing potential delays
- To provide quality customer service to all Pharmacy customers including multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Complies with Trust policies relating to security and patient confidentiality.
- Ensures that procedures are undertaken within safe systems of work and legislation.
We are an exceptional place to work with remarkable teams of hard working and dedicated clinical and non-clinical staff all delivering high standards of patient care.
Operating on an ethos of ‘one culture of care’, where we look after each other with the same care and compassion that we show to our patients, colleague engagement, and creating an open, honest and inclusive organisation is high on our agenda
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Elizabeth Preston Job title: Senior Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary Manager Email address: Telephone number:
The post holder undertakes assistant duties in the following areas of pharmaceutical care:
We are an exceptional place to work with remarkable teams of hard working and dedicated clinical and non-clinical staff all delivering high standards of patient care.
Operating on an ethos of ‘one culture of care’, where we look after each other with the same care and compassion that we show to our patients, colleague engagement, and creating an open, honest and inclusive organisation is high on our agenda
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Elizabeth Preston Job title: Senior Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary Manager Email address: Telephone number:
- Dispensary
- Wards
- To carry out the dispensing of stock items and emergency tray supplies from the Pharmacy department.
- To issue prescriptions from the Pharmacy department within required processes.
- To supply medicines and pharmaceutical supplies to ward and clinic areas of the Trust.
- To carry out general duties, including preparation of bottles and packaging, cleaning equipment,
- To assist with medicine stock control duties including maintenance of stock, issue and receipt of stock.
- To monitor and record safe storage of stock by carrying out environmental temperature checks, expiry date checking, stock checks and assisting in the rotation of stock.
- To assist with the maintenance of records, relating to work and workload stats
- To clean shelving where pharmaceuticals are stored, keeping them in a tidy, organised and fit for purpose condition
- To assist the Medicine Optimisation Pharmacy teams on the wards in waste reduction, transfer of medicines, and audit.
- To assist the Medicine Optimisation Pharmacy Teams in reduction of missed doses and assist smoother discharge of patients reducing potential delays
- To provide quality customer service to all Pharmacy customers including multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Complies with Trust policies relating to security and patient confidentiality.
- Ensures that procedures are undertaken within safe systems of work and legislation.
We are an exceptional place to work with remarkable teams of hard working and dedicated clinical and non-clinical staff all delivering high standards of patient care.
Operating on an ethos of ‘one culture of care’, where we look after each other with the same care and compassion that we show to our patients, colleague engagement, and creating an open, honest and inclusive organisation is high on our agenda
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Elizabeth Preston Job title: Senior Pharmacy Technician - Dispensary Manager Email address: Telephone number:
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1. Can you tell us about your background in pharmacy or healthcare? What sparked your interest in this field?
2. What do you know about Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust, and why do you want to work here?
3. The role involves dispensing stock items and emergency tray supplies. Can you describe any previous experience you have in dispensing or managing pharmaceutical supplies?
4. How would you approach ensuring that you follow the processes for issuing prescriptions accurately and efficiently?
5. This position includes assisting with medicine stock control duties. Could you provide examples of how you have managed inventory in a previous role?
6. What steps do you take to ensure that pharmaceutical supplies are stored safely and in compliance with current regulations?
7. How do you prioritize tasks such as conducting temperature checks, expiry date checking, and stock rotation?
8. Providing quality customer service is critical in this role. Can you share an example of a time you dealt with a difficult customer or colleague? How did you handle it?
9. In what ways do you see yourself contributing to an effective team environment in the pharmacy?
10. The job requires assisting in reducing missed doses and delays in patient discharge. What strategies would you implement to help improve medication management on the wards?
11. Describe a time when you encountered a problem in a previous position. How did you identify the issue, and what steps did you take to resolve it?
12. What does patient confidentiality mean to you, and how do you ensure compliance with Trust policies regarding security and confidentiality?
13. Can you provide an example of how you have ensured that safety systems and procedures have been followed in your past roles?
14. Working in healthcare can be fast-paced and unpredictable. How do you handle stress and adapt to changing priorities?
15. Can you describe a situation where you identified a need for improvement in a process? What action did you take?
16. What questions do you have for us about the role, the team, or the organization?
17. Is there anything else you would like us to know about your suitability for this position?
1. Can you tell us about your background in pharmacy or healthcare? What sparked your interest in this field?
2. What do you know about Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust, and why do you want to work here?
3. The role involves dispensing stock items and emergency tray supplies. Can you describe any previous experience you have in dispensing or managing pharmaceutical supplies?
4. How would you approach ensuring that you follow the processes for issuing prescriptions accurately and efficiently?
5. This position includes assisting with medicine stock control duties. Could you provide examples of how you have managed inventory in a previous role?
6. What steps do you take to ensure that pharmaceutical supplies are stored safely and in compliance with current regulations?
7. How do you prioritize tasks such as conducting temperature checks, expiry date checking, and stock rotation?
8. Providing quality customer service is critical in this role. Can you share an example of a time you dealt with a difficult customer or colleague? How did you handle it?
9. In what ways do you see yourself contributing to an effective team environment in the pharmacy?
10. The job requires assisting in reducing missed doses and delays in patient discharge. What strategies would you implement to help improve medication management on the wards?
11. Describe a time when you encountered a problem in a previous position. How did you identify the issue, and what steps did you take to resolve it?
12. What does patient confidentiality mean to you, and how do you ensure compliance with Trust policies regarding security and confidentiality?
13. Can you provide an example of how you have ensured that safety systems and procedures have been followed in your past roles?
14. Working in healthcare can be fast-paced and unpredictable. How do you handle stress and adapt to changing priorities?
15. Can you describe a situation where you identified a need for improvement in a process? What action did you take?
16. What questions do you have for us about the role, the team, or the organization?
17. Is there anything else you would like us to know about your suitability for this position?
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