Job summary
Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge?
Do you want the opportunity to achieve a NVQ 2 Level 2 in Pharmacy Services?
Then we may have the job for you. Whilst dispensing experience is preferable it is not essential, willingness to undergo training and be flexible in the workplace is.
Working as part of a team you will play an integral part in the supply of medicines to patients who use our hospital services.
Main duties of the job
Working within a busy department you will need good communication skills to work with your team and service users. You must be able to present yourself in a professional manner and work to our trust values.
Accuracy and attention to detail is essential as you will be involved in the supply of medicines. You will need to be able to prioritise and adapt to the needs of the service thought the day. To ensure as a member of the pharmacy department you deliver a cost effective and high quality service.
If you do not already have a Level 2 Pharmacy qualification, you will be needed to complete this training as required by the General Pharmaceutical Council.
You will be required to participate in weekend, late night and bank holiday rotas.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities/Duties
1. Dispense and issue medicines from the Pharmacy Department includingextemporaneously prepared products, controlled drugs, unlicensed medicines, in accordance with the policies, procedures and safe systems of work, which prevail in the department at the time.2. Order and supply pharmaceuticals as part of the ward stock top-up service.3. Load medicines received into the automated dispensing machine.4. Answer basic reception queries within area of competence and refer to senior assistant / other pharmacy staff member as required.5. Input data into the Pharmacy computer system to ensure that all appropriate records are made and kept up to date.6. Receive medicines into the Pharmacy Department and ensure that thedocumentation and computer entry is carried out in a timely and accurate manner.7. Investigate and resolve delivery discrepancies, liaising with invoicing staff, making appropriate records of all investigations and outcomes.8. Ensure that all pharmaceutical preparations are stored appropriately.9. Rotate stock at the point of good receipt.10. Deal with routine enquiries.11. Ensure that all unused medicines (if appropriate) returned to the pharmacy are recycled in accordance with the safe systems of work and always participate in the safe disposal of medicines in accordance with departmental procedures.12. Manually handle IV fluids, bulk feed deliveries and manoeuvre cages and tote boxes for delivery toward/departments, outside clinics13. Deliver medicines to ward and departments as required.14. Deal with frequent interruptions e.g., telephone enquires from internal and external customers.15. Fix the robot when basic errors occur.16. Participate in daily stock count17. Issue medicines which are on To-Follows list.18. Participate in development and project work in line with the objectives of the Trust and Pharmacy Directorate19. Deal with ad hoc stock requests as they arise (by telephone or portal) from wards/departments and outside clinics. These may be urgent and will need to be prioritised appropriately.20. Supply emergency orders21. Together with other members of staff to ensure that procedures are carried out in accordance with current legislation and regulations in respect of the Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH and that other pertinent recommendations and standards are complied with.22. Participate and co-operate in weekend, Bank Holiday, Statutory Holiday, early morning, and evening services as per departmental arrangements. This may be subject to change to meet the needs of our patients.23. Undertake other reasonable duties commensurate with this role as required.24. Work across site where required.25. The post holder will be expected to adapt to changes that may occur, which may affect the current practices within the Pharmacy Department, such as the introduction of new equipment, procedures, policies, and hours of working.
See Job Description attached for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities/Duties
1. Dispense and issue medicines from the Pharmacy Department includingextemporaneously prepared products, controlled drugs, unlicensed medicines, in accordance with the policies, procedures and safe systems of work, which prevail in the department at the time.2. Order and supply pharmaceuticals as part of the ward stock top-up service.3. Load medicines received into the automated dispensing machine.4. Answer basic reception queries within area of competence and refer to senior assistant / other pharmacy staff member as required.5. Input data into the Pharmacy computer system to ensure that all appropriate records are made and kept up to date.6. Receive medicines into the Pharmacy Department and ensure that thedocumentation and computer entry is carried out in a timely and accurate manner.7. Investigate and resolve delivery discrepancies, liaising with invoicing staff, making appropriate records of all investigations and outcomes.8. Ensure that all pharmaceutical preparations are stored appropriately.9. Rotate stock at the point of good receipt.10. Deal with routine enquiries.11. Ensure that all unused medicines (if appropriate) returned to the pharmacy are recycled in accordance with the safe systems of work and always participate in the safe disposal of medicines in accordance with departmental procedures.12. Manually handle IV fluids, bulk feed deliveries and manoeuvre cages and tote boxes for delivery toward/departments, outside clinics13. Deliver medicines to ward and departments as required.14. Deal with frequent interruptions e.g., telephone enquires from internal and external customers.15. Fix the robot when basic errors occur.16. Participate in daily stock count17. Issue medicines which are on To-Follows list.18. Participate in development and project work in line with the objectives of the Trust and Pharmacy Directorate19. Deal with ad hoc stock requests as they arise (by telephone or portal) from wards/departments and outside clinics. These may be urgent and will need to be prioritised appropriately.20. Supply emergency orders21. Together with other members of staff to ensure that procedures are carried out in accordance with current legislation and regulations in respect of the Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH and that other pertinent recommendations and standards are complied with.22. Participate and co-operate in weekend, Bank Holiday, Statutory Holiday, early morning, and evening services as per departmental arrangements. This may be subject to change to meet the needs of our patients.23. Undertake other reasonable duties commensurate with this role as required.24. Work across site where required.25. The post holder will be expected to adapt to changes that may occur, which may affect the current practices within the Pharmacy Department, such as the introduction of new equipment, procedures, policies, and hours of working.
See Job Description attached for further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade C/4 or above (must include Maths and English) or equivalent such as functional skills
Desirable
Experience
Desirable
- Experience working in Healthcare Environment
- Experience of stock rotation
- Experience of working in stores and distribution
Skills
Essential
- Good written communication skills
- Methodical with attention to detail
Desirable
- Standard keyboard/IT skills
Other
Essential
- Enthusiasm for the position
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade C/4 or above (must include Maths and English) or equivalent such as functional skills
Desirable
Experience
Desirable
- Experience working in Healthcare Environment
- Experience of stock rotation
- Experience of working in stores and distribution
Skills
Essential
- Good written communication skills
- Methodical with attention to detail
Desirable
- Standard keyboard/IT skills
Other
Essential
- Enthusiasm for the position
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
