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Pharmacy Assistant

2 months ago


Calne, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our pharmacy team at Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust. As a Pharmacy Assistant - Mental Health, you will play a vital role in supporting the provision of a safe and effective dispensary service.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in the provision of a safe and effective dispensary service, under the supervision of the Dispensary Manager or Team Leader.
  • Dispense prescriptions according to the prescriber's instructions and refer any unusual dosages or features for confirmation or revision to a Pharmacist.
  • Use the pharmacy IT system to produce labels accurately conveying the prescriber's instructions.
  • Dispense and label controlled drugs, keeping accurate records in line with local procedures and relevant legislation.
  • Dispensing clinical trial materials and completing associated paperwork in line with policies and protocols.
  • Dispensing special items, such as cytotoxics, after appropriate training and following current procedures and health and safety guidelines.
  • Dispensing compliance aids (MCAs) to meet the needs of the patient in line with departmental procedures.
  • Contact nursing staff regarding problems encountered on prescriptions, referring to the appropriate Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist where needed.
  • Receive enquires regarding information about medication, ensuring that adequate detail is obtained and the urgency is established.
  • Escalate or answer these enquires where appropriate, to the appropriate Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist.
  • Perform manual top-up of medication, obtaining stock from stores and storing appropriately in the dispensary.
  • Book taxis or arrange adhoc transport if required, after confirmation with section manager and in line with procedures.
  • Perform stock checks and expiry date checks as required.
  • Assist in quality assurance procedures, such as the monitoring of all near miss and critical errors, ensuring that they are logged and reflective practice is carried out after critical errors.
  • Maintain safe systems of work at all times, being responsible for the quality and accuracy of all dispensing undertaken.
  • Keep the department clean and tidy, undertaking tasks as required in the relevant procedures.
Person Specification
  • Good numeracy and literacy skills.
  • Pharmacy NVQ Level 2 or equivalent (or willing to work towards).
  • Experience of using IT systems (Microsoft Office, internet etc).
  • Previous pharmacy/retail/hospital experience.
  • Knowledge of EMIS (Ascribe).
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth within the trust. If you are a motivated and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care, we would love to hear from you.