Rotational Assistant Technical Officer - Pharmacy

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities

To work with and support Pharmacy Technicians in the Pharmacy Dispensary to:

• Identify, select and issue drugs.
• Identify and receive drugs against an official order, using the Pharmacy Computer system to update stock levels.
• Carry out reception duties, involving dealing with patients, relatives and all grades of healthcare workers.
• Deal with telephone enquiries and handle prescription charges.
• Undertake drug checks and orders at ward level
• Operate the automated pharmacy storage and dispensing system

To work with and support Pharmacy Technicians in the Pharmacy Store to:

• Identify, select and issue drugs.
• Identify and receive drugs against an official order, using the Pharmacy Computer System to update stock levels.
• Deal with telephone enquiries, ward/department and community issues.
• Load and operate the automated pharmacy storage and dispensing system.
• Participate in ward top-up system.
• Appropriately dispose of pharmaceutical items.
• Ensure appropriate storage of pharmaceutical items.

To work with and support Pharmacy Technicians in the Pharmacy Technical Services to:

• Undergo regular validation tests.
• Participate in compounding of aseptic preparations, using appropriate equipment.
• Identify, select and issue drugs (may include clinical trial material)
• Liaise with other healthcare workers.
• Identify drugs to be booked out using Pharmacy Computer System, to maintain stock control.

To work with and support Pharmacy Technicians in the Pharmacy Office to:

• Place orders for pharmaceutical products (may include clinical trial material) using the Pharmacy Computer System and electronic data interchange (EDI).
• Match and release invoices following the procedures accurately.
• Maintain records including computer and manual records, orders, invoices and delivery notes.
• Deal with telephone enquiries and provide clerical support, including photocopying, faxing, typing etc. using appropriate systems.
• Liaising with pharmaceutical companies to rectify any discrepancies/breakages in drugs supplied against orders, and chasing late deliveries.

To work with and support Pharmacy Technicians at ward level to:

• Participate in ward-based pharmacy, involving dealing with patients, relatives and all grades of healthcare workers.
• Maintain daily log using appropriate computer data base.
• Review patient’s lockers for ‘top-up’ supplies.
• Act as a runner to the different pharmacy departments

To work in all areas of Pharmacy and the wider hospital to:

• Support the movement of work around the organisation including medicines and pharmacy orders
• ‘House-keeping’ duties
• Assist with waste management

To carry out the following in all areas of Pharmacy:

• Maintain stock control and stock rotation.
• Follow all standard operating procedures (SOP’s) accurately.
• Maintain a clean and tidy working environment.
• Maintain accurate manual and computer records.
• ‘House-keeping’ duties.

To follow all Health and Safety standards in compliance with Trust policies and procedures. This includes:

• Report all accidents, incidents and near misses
• Dealing with hazardous chemicals (including cytotoxic drugs) used in the department
• Attendance of all mandatory training

To undergo training to achieve competency to work throughout Pharmacy at NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services to start within 3 months

The post holder will participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training relevant to the post.

All of the above are carried out on a rotational basis.

This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and the manager. All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure.

For further details / informal visits contact: Hannah LeMar

Job title: Education, Training and Personnel Manager

Email address: h.lemar@nhs.net, Telephone number: 01279 978301

Additional contact information: Available for informal calls or visits Monday-Wednesday 09.00-13.00

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good Standard of Basic Education
• 3 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English
• The ability to successfully complete an NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services

Experience

Essential

• Meticulous to DetailE
• Good Thinking & Reasoning Skills
• Good Communication Skills, both written and oral.
• Good team player, with ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Computer Literate

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

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

Employer's website

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