Senior Rotational Pharmacy Assistant - Band 3 - Pharmacy

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job summary:

The Trust delivers services to patients seven days a week and aims to provide equality of treatment and outcome regardless of the day of the week. To meet these aims andchanging service requirements, the Trust may need youeither to work temporarily outside of your core hours or to permanently change your core working days and hours. The Trust willgive you reasonable notice, where possible, of temporary changes to your days or hours of workand willconsult with you and/or your staff representativesabout substantialpermanent changes, but ultimately, these are changes which may be required of you.

The core hours of the pharmacy department are 0830 to 1700, Monday to Friday. Weekends, bank holidays and late shifts are allocated on a rostered basis. Working hours for late shifts are 1130 to 2000. Working hours for weekends and bank holidays are 0900 to 1700 or 1000 to 1800 depending on role assigned.

Job responsibilities:

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

1. Dispensary

Dispense items for inpatients and outpatients in accordance with standard operating procedures.

With additional training and within assessed competence, check items for inpatients and outpatients in accordance with standard operating procedures.

Ensure that to follow items are issued promptly.

Dispense controlled drugs and ensure legal recording processes are followed.

Restock the dispensary with consumables and disposables.

Act as a messenger in the delivery of controlled drugs and other items.

Investigate discrepancies in stock levels, liaising with the Dispensary Manager and Procurement Manager when required.

Adjust stock levels on the pharmacy computer system under the direction of the Procurement Manager.

Complete daily stock level checks under the direction of the Procurement Manager, highlighting areas for attention.

Support the delivery of the ward top-up service as necessary.

Assist in specific cleaning duties in the dispensary.

Undertake reception and administrative duties for the process of receipt and issue of dispensed and non-dispensed items.

2. Aseptic Services Production Unit

Participate in the assembly, preparation and reconstitution of chemotherapy and monoclonal drugs, including the completion of all relevant paperwork, using approved protocols and guidelines.

Participate in the dispensing of parenteral nutrition using approved protocols and guidelines.

Complete all booking out and filing of parenteral nutrition and chemotherapy paperwork.

Ensure an adequate supply of chemotherapy and supportive drug stock levels and assist with the rotational movement of stock.

Top up supplies of equipment, materials, and consumables used within the department.

Assist with environmental monitoring within the production unit using nutrient media settle plates and contact plates, ensuring they are labelled appropriately.

Assist with cleaning the unit according to procedure and ensure cleaning materials are in stock at all times.

Assist with dedicated cleanroom garment use and collection.

Participate in the dispensing of prescribed oral chemotherapy and supportive medication.

Comply with departmental Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

3. Education and Training

Assist in provision of training for staff in dispensary and/or production unit.

Work with support of the Education and Training team to develop, update and deliver, dispensary and/or production unit training packages.

Undertake educational, training and development opportunities required of the role.

4. Communication

Communicate medicine related information to healthcare staff, patients, and relatives; including people who may have language difficulties, and/or a physical or mental disability.

Ensure effective intra-departmental communication with:

o Pharmacy Assistants

o Pharmacy Technicians

o Pharmacists

o Pre-registration students

o Administrative staff

Ensure effective communication with other health care professionals.

Communicate at all times in a way which reflects the Trust Values & Behaviours.

5. Health, Safety & Security

Report any incidents/accidents and near misses in accordance with the Trusts incident reporting procedure.

Ensure own safety and the safety of others who may be affected by the Trusts business.

Comply with all Trust policies and procedures in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of anyone affected by the Trusts business.

Comply with the Trusts Risk Management Strategy and Directorate/Department health and safety policies and procedures.

Ensure that equipment provided for the protection of health and safety is well-maintained and used appropriately.

Comply with emergency procedures e.g. resuscitation, evacuation and fire precaution procedures.

Comply with the requirements of mandatory training.

6. Quality/Clinical Governance

Have a basic knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and understand what the benefits for patients and staff are.

Understand the clinical governance structure within the organisation and how you may be involved.

Participate in clinical governance activities within the Trust, and where applicable across organisational boundaries e.g. customer satisfaction surveys.

Ensure that you continuously contribute to and look for new ways to improve the quality of the service or care you provide to patients.

Explore ways to involve and consult with patients, public and carers when developing or evaluating services or the care you provide.

Participate in audit activity.

Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times and that you do not access patient related information (either electronic or paper based), which you do not need during the course of your work.

Participate in the departmental appraisal process.

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Able to communicate professionally and effectively with healthcare professionals, patients and pharmacy staff.
• Able to manage time effectively.
• Able to prioritise and manage workload.
• Able to demonstrate attention to detail.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Able to work in an organised and calm manner in a busy environment.
• Able to work to deadlines and to achieve agreed objectives.
• Able to lift, using appropriate lifting aids if necessary.

Desirable

• Able to manage difficult situations.
• Able to train and supervise staff.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes positive team working ethic.
• Shares information and good practice appropriately.
• Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times.
• Maintains high levels of concentration for prolonged periods of time.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Flexible approach to work in different areas of the department.
• Positive attitude towards personal development.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a Pharmacy
• services environment.
• Knowledge of pharmacy-based computer systems.

Desirable

• Previous hospital pharmacy experience.
• Previous experience of aseptic production.
• Experience of managing or supervising other staff.

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A C or equivalent in English and Maths.
• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent. Consideration will be given to applicants currently undertaking qualification.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk Hospitals Nhs Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St. Edmunds

Suffolk

IP33 2QZ

Employer's website

https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)