Pharmacy Assistant

2 months ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as a Pharmacy Assistant - Medicines Returns Specialist.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work on designated wards and in the Pharmacy department to perform a range of pharmacy-related duties in accordance with set procedures.
  • Reduce wastage of medicines by assisting with medication transfer within the trust.
  • Process the returns of excess stock or dispensed medication from the wards into the pharmacy stores or ward omnicell as per procedure, checking remaining appropriate shelf life and confirming quantities.
  • Comply with SOPs relating to efficient stock control in the issue, return, and recycling or safe disposal (as appropriate) of drugs from wards, departments, and clinics.
  • Assist the dispensary team in the delivery of dispensing activities in the dispensary, carrying out duties in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
  • Participate in a 7-day operational model, including working weekends and bank holidays.
  • Refer non-routine enquiries to a more senior member of staff as appropriate.
  • Use pharmacy computer systems correctly and enter data accurately.
  • Ensure the safe, effective, and economical use of drugs for all patients in the Trust.
  • Follow departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Dispense inpatient, outpatient, and discharge medication accurately.
  • Contribute to wider policies that have an impact within the pharmacy department and across the Trust.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services, or able to undertake Apprenticeship in Pharmacy Services (with workplace support)
  • GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English (minimum grade C)

Desirable

  • Knowledge of procedures for pharmacy services
  • Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to communicate with patients where there may be barriers to understanding
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats with staff and patients

Desirable

  • Experience of dispensing medication

Skills

Essential

  • Highly developed physical skills in relation to accuracy

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