Job summary
To support the Dispensary Manager, Pharmacy Manager & Responsible
Pharmacists the day to day running of the outpatient pharmacy.
Dispense prescription medicines to patients accurately, in accordance with
national and departmental policies/ procedures.
To carry out accuracy checking of dispensed medicines.
To supervise pharmacy technicians, pharmacy dispensers, pharmacy
assistants and other pharmacy staff as identified.
To act as a role model, mentor and trainer to other members of staff.
Take part in the appropriate management of medicines stock and audits.
Undertake over the counter sales of pharmacy medicines under the
supervision of the responsible pharmacist.
Provide specialist counselling on medicines to patients at the outpatient
pharmacy counter as appropriate.
To provide counselling and appropriate sale of over the counter
medications in line with pharmacy SOPs.
Maintain accurate Controlled Drug records in accordance with procedures, and take responsibility for resolving any discrepancies in a timely manner
Main duties of the job
Knowledge of pharmacy dispensary
workflow in a hospital setting
Knowledge of dispensing handling
and counselling of chemotherapy
and cytotoxic
medicines.
Responsible for working within Pharmacy Technician code of ethics, maintaining
competence, CPD and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
(GPhC).
About us
KFM is a provider of healthcare support services. The purpose of KFM is to partner with and support healthcare providers in providing world class patient care, with all profits and cost savings reinvested in the NHS.
KFM provides a fully managed service across all clinical areas which includes providing all required clinical supplies and equipment along with maintenance, training and technical support, endoscopy decontamination, sterile services, renal dialysis support, outpatient pharmacy, radiology IT, transformation and project management. KFM also runs a procurement and contract management service for all departments.
KFM is a Limited Liability Partnership owned by Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust with no private sector partners. KFM is a public authority not a private company.
KFM has an annual turnover of around £150 million and over 300 staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Accuracy Checking Technician will work as required by the Dispensary Manager, Pharmacy Manager and Responsible Pharmacist in the day to day running of the pharmacy dispensary and outpatient counters, including rotas, prioritizing workflow, resolving queries, ensuring that all work is processed efficiently and in the correct order according to schedules.
To maintain Accredited Accuracy Checking Technician status and perform the final accuracy check of prescriptions dispensed by other pharmacy staff under the guidance of the Responsible Pharmacist.
Supervise other staff, ensuring that policies and procedures are strictly adhered to, and dealing with any deviation appropriately. To label and dispense medications when required by the Pharmacy Manager, Dispensary Manager or Responsible Pharmacist, ensuring compliance with all procedures, ready to receive a final accuracy check by a pharmacist or another Accredited Accuracy Checking Technician to meet business needs Oversee the rotation and maintenance of all medicine stocks and sundry items, to ensure value for money and reduced wastage.
Participate in the monitoring and documentation of drug storage including temperature checks of fridges as well as supervising assistants and colleagues according to the policy.
Skills:Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing e.g good telephone manner, excellent face to face communicator Competent patient counselling skills
Keyboard and data handling skills (Internet usage and MS Package competency Word, Excel & Powerpoint)
Qualifications:NVQ 3 / BTEC Diploma in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent) Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Accuracy Checking Technician will work as required by the Dispensary Manager, Pharmacy Manager and Responsible Pharmacist in the day to day running of the pharmacy dispensary and outpatient counters, including rotas, prioritizing workflow, resolving queries, ensuring that all work is processed efficiently and in the correct order according to schedules.
To maintain Accredited Accuracy Checking Technician status and perform the final accuracy check of prescriptions dispensed by other pharmacy staff under the guidance of the Responsible Pharmacist.
Supervise other staff, ensuring that policies and procedures are strictly adhered to, and dealing with any deviation appropriately. To label and dispense medications when required by the Pharmacy Manager, Dispensary Manager or Responsible Pharmacist, ensuring compliance with all procedures, ready to receive a final accuracy check by a pharmacist or another Accredited Accuracy Checking Technician to meet business needs Oversee the rotation and maintenance of all medicine stocks and sundry items, to ensure value for money and reduced wastage.
Participate in the monitoring and documentation of drug storage including temperature checks of fridges as well as supervising assistants and colleagues according to the policy.
Skills:Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing e.g good telephone manner, excellent face to face communicator Competent patient counselling skills
Keyboard and data handling skills (Internet usage and MS Package competency Word, Excel & Powerpoint)
Qualifications:NVQ 3 / BTEC Diploma in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent) Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification.
Person Specification
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Person Specification
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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.
