Pharmacy Services Assistant

3 months ago

Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Teaching Hospitals Full time

Job summary

'This is an entry level position that can lead to an exciting career in an area of Pharmacy that is unique. I began my career journey as a Pharmacy Services Assistant, through hard work, dedication and grasping all the opportunities available, I am now the Chief Technician at one of the busiest Aseptic units in the country. If a career pathway like this appeals to you, then please apply. It could be the best career decision you ever make, it definitely was for me.' (Darren Richardson, Chief Technician)

We want to develop our staff and help them progress; this position is the start of an exciting career in preparative services.

So, if you are ambitious, enthusiastic, reliable, and conscientious. Then this is the opportunity for you.

It is a requirement of the role to complete a 15-month training program undertaking a GPhC accredited level 2 qualification.

Training will be provided and study time will be allocated to complete the qualification. This is initially a 15-month fixed term contract and will be made permanent on completion of the qualification, training and if all other requirements are met.

Applicants must be able to meet the requirement for basic skills Maths and English Level 1 or equivalent.

Main duties of the job

You will be working across site, at each of our Aseptic Units (LGI and SJUH).

You will be working with several different professions, performing a variety of different tasks, whilst working to strict deadlines.

Overview of the role:

Distribution of Pharmaceuticals to wards and departments

Receipt of Pharmaceuticals from external wholesalers and manufactures

Sanitisation and preparation of the aseptic unit

Assembly of products within the aseptic unit

Stock Control

Obtaining signatures and maintaining accurate documentation for receipt of aseptic products

Clerical duties

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the biggest NHS Trusts in the country, offering a range of both general and specialist hospital services with excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We have an international reputation for excellence in specialist care, research and academic training.

Our vision as a Trust is to be the best for specialist and integrated care. This is underpinned by our values - The Leeds Way. The Leeds Way defines who we are, what we believe and how we will work together to deliver the best outcomes for our patients.

MMPS is nationally recognised as an exemplar service. The CSU responsibilities span the provision and use of medicines across all patient pathways. We offer a range of diverse opportunities to all our staff -

Our vision is Making it easy for people to get the most from their medicines and we are continually innovating to improve our services for patients and staff.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Working to relevant SOPs and undertaking a GPhC accredited Level 2 qualification

Required to work in dispensaries, stores, aseptic units and on wards/clinical areas

Receipt of consignments from suppliers, including checking and booking into the Pharmacy Computer System. Prompt reporting of discrepancies to the stores supervisor.

Deal with returned goods from customers and process paperwork according to SOPs. Includes processing and re-cycling unused medicines returned from wards.

Carry out routine stock control procedures. Ensure stock is located under correct storage conditions and continuous evaluation of stock levels, stock rotation and expiry dates is undertaken.

Perform necessary clerical tasks associated with the service. These may be manual but more routinely involve keyboard data entry onto the JAC system. This includes order entry, stock list maintenance & printing, issuing to correct cost centres.

Participate in regular stock-takes according to departmental procedures.

Contribute to the ward & department medicines top-up service.

Pick and pack orders for distribution, under supervision. Pack and process materials for sterilization.

Over-labelling of commercial packs.

Deliver medicines to wards and departments, ensuring compliance with Trust Medicines Management policies.

Maintenance of work areas and good housekeeping in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

Operation of specialist equipment powered stacking equipment, aseptic tray washer, tablet packaging equipment etc

Cleaning aseptic facilities and equipment in accordance with SOPs

Transfer waste (pharmaceutical and household) to the appropriate collection points, according to procedures

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

The jobholder must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual needs of patients and their families. No person whether they are staff, patient or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Capable of carrying out deliveries promptly and in a manner which ensures safe working practice and maintains security controls. This includes the manoeuvring of pallets and roll-cages all around the hospital.

On a daily basis, routinely lifting packages up to 20kg manually & where > 20kg, using appropriate mechanical aids, bulk handling of IV fluid boxes, manoeuvring pallet loads electronic pallet lifters or, where necessary, a fork-lift truck.

MENTAL EFFORT:

Concentration required for accurately picking and booking out of orders. Also forward top-ups. Part of the daily routine. Required to sustain concentration and work quickly and accurately.

EMOTIONAL EFFORT:

Occasional exposure to distressing and upsetting scenes whilst checking stock in clinical areas such as A&E, PICU, ICU, etc.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Math's and English Level 1 or equivalent

Skills & Behaviours

Essential

Must have excellent verbal communication skills. Ability to work accurately under pressure. Follow Standard Operating Procedures/ Ability to interpret written instructions. Good literacy and numeracy skills.

Desirable

Basic computer skills. Knowledge of good customer care.

Experience

Desirable

Experience of working in a pharmacy, hospital or cleanroom setting.

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