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Senior Pharmacy AssistantinLutoninLutonPUBLISHED SAT 2 DEC 2023

Band 3: £24,071 to £25,674 a year pa  FIXEDTERM 
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Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustFollow Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

To issue stock from the pharmacy to wards and departments

To deal with any queries or problems concerning ward stocks and pharmacy stocks as and when they arise. To liaise with ward pharmacists and ward Pharmacy Technicians so that they are aware of problems which may lead to temporary alternatives being issued

To receive prescriptions and other requests into the Main Dispensary and Dispensary Satellites according to the agreed procedures and deal with straightforward problems

To interpret prescriptions and where necessary, contact a pharmacy technician or pharmacist to clarify prescriptions

To undertake dispensing tasks under supervision including use of the pharmacy computer system for labelling and assessment of patients own drugs (PODs) and previously dispensed ward-TTAs for appropriateness for use at discharge

To check and restock the emergency drug cupboard

To answer the telephone and resolve problems

To replenish dispensing sundries such as bottles and cartons and order stock

To be responsible for ordering and maintaining stock of additional labels

To be responsible for ordering stock and maintaining display of leaflets for outpatient waiting area

To ensure the distribution/dispensing area is maintained in a tidy

To perform environmental monitoring of the stores areas, e.g. temperature monitoring

To be responsible for the destruction of drug waste in accordance with COSHH principles and Trust waste disposal procedures including completion of necessary paperwork.

To adhere to the policies and procedures of the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as they relate to the delivery of services

To participate fully in the individual performance review and objective setting process of the Trust

To train other staff members and volunteers as outlined in their training schedule. This will include Dispensary Assistants, Junior Technicians, and Pre-Registration Pharmacists and Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians.

To maintain safe systems of work in accordance with relevant medicines legislation and with the Health and Safety at Work Act.

To cover duties of any other stores assistant or senior stores assistant duties as and when required.

To pack and check emergency trays.

To participate in departmental audit programmes

To participate in the weekend, bank holiday and late dispensary rota

To undertake other duties as reasonably requested by the Chief Pharmacist.

Please see job description and person specification provided. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on advert.

Are you interested in a varied role which has ensuring that patients experience the best pharmaceutical care at its heart? We are looking for an enthusiastic pharmacy assistant to work as a key part of the pharmacy team both within our modern automated, dispensary area and in our satellite dispensary's. This role involves activities related to dispensing prescriptions for patients in the main dispensary and satellite units and stock control, within the Pharmacy Department.

If you are interested in this post you will need previous experience of working in either a hospital or community pharmacy and have a minimum of NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy services or equivalent.

You must be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm for trying new roles and delivering an excellent patient experience.

The L&D Pharmacy is a 7 day service and some late night, weekend and bank holiday shifts will be required.

To provide medicine dispensing services in the main dispensary and satellite dispensary units.

To supervise the activity of trainee Pharmacy Assistants and Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians.

To take part in the late dispensary, weekend and bank holiday shift system.


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Useful skills for a Senior Pharmacy Assistant:
To work as a Senior Pharmacy Assistant in the UK, you will need a mix of technical, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Here are some of the key skills required:
1. Pharmaceutical Knowledge: A good understanding of medications, their uses, side effects, and interactions is crucial. Familiarity with prescription and over-the-counter medication is also important.
2. Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards governing pharmacy practice in the UK, including those from the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
3. Customer Service Skills: Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with patients, healthcare professionals, and colleagues. Being able to provide accurate information and support to customers.
4. Attention to Detail: Precision in handling medications, prescriptions, and patient information to avoid errors, which is critical in a pharmacy setting.
5. Organizational Skills: Ability to manage inventory, maintain records, and keep the pharmacy area organized and compliant with health and safety standards.
6. Teamwork and Leadership Skills: Ability to work collaboratively with pharmacy staff and potentially supervise junior staff. Leadership skills are important for mentoring and training others.
7. Problem-Solving Skills: Capability to address issues that arise, such as prescription discrepancies or customer concerns, and find effective solutions.
8. IT Skills: Proficiency in using pharmacy management software, dispensing systems, and general computer skills to manage prescriptions and inventory.
9. Basic Medical Knowledge: Understanding of basic health and medical concepts to assist in patient care and communication with healthcare providers.
10. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as you will need to convey information to team members and patients clearly and empathetically.
11. Ability to Work under Pressure: Managing multiple tasks in a busy pharmacy environment, especially during peak hours.
 


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