Rotational Pharmacy Assistant Position at NHS

Overview

Posting Date: 28 February 2024

Salary: £22,816.00 to £24,336.00 per year

Hours: Full time

Closing Date: 13 March 2024

Location: Swindon, SN3 6BB

Company: NHS Jobs

Job Type: Contract

Job Reference: C

• Undertake daily heavy lifting and pushing/pulling as part of the pharmacy stores team.
• Monitor and maintain ward stock levels collaboratively with the team.
• Pharmacy IT System Proficiency:
  Utilize the Pharmacy IT system to label and dispense medication based on prescriptions, orders, and Controlled Drug requests.
• Adhere to prescriber instructions during the dispensing process.
• Compliance Aids Preparation:
  Organize, label, and prepare compliance aids such as Dosette boxes for efficient medication management.
• Prescription Assessment and Documentation:
  Assess POD drugs against TTA prescriptions, providing relevant information and documenting any discrepancies.
• Prescription Tracking System Management:
  Utilize the prescription tracking system to book in and track prescriptions at each stage in the process.
• Log work collected by porters or ward staff, ensuring a systematic workflow.
• Team Support and Turnaround Time Management:
  Support the team leader in managing the prescription tracking system to ensure prescriptions are completed within allocated turnaround times.
• Independent Service Provision:
  Work with minimal supervision to provide admission, supply, and discharge services to nominated wards.
• Liaise directly with pharmacists, doctors, and nursing staff as appropriate to ensure seamless service delivery.

If you possess the skills and qualifications for this role, apply now to contribute to the efficient and effective functioning of the pharmacy team at NHS Jobs.