Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities To participate in the supply of medicines in the form of in and out-patient dispensing, including accurate prescription receipt, labelling and assembly, and ensuring prompt completion and distribution, in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Ensure medicines management and dispensing are undertaken in line with departmental and trust policies and current medicines legislation. Organise the day to day running of the mental health dispensary at Fulbourn pharmacy. Using own initiative, prioritise and be responsible for the workflow within the Fulbourn dispensary. Participate in agreed ward medicine supply services as appropriate to ensure adequate stock levels are provided on wards. Participate in dispensing and supply associated with external contracts, and be aware of dispensing practices for each area. Ensure the patients receive their medications in the appropriate packaging, completely labelled, and at a suitable time for administration. Liaise with clinical pharmacists, medicines management technicians and support services staff to ensure prescribed medicines, including controlled drugs, are promptly ordered, received, and processed in a timely manner to provide seamless care to patients. Participate in the issuing of controlled drugs, ensuring correct register and computer records are maintained. Participate in the supply of clozapine in the form of in and out-patient dispensing ensuring prompt completion, distribution, and documentation in accordance with the guidelines for use of this drug. Accurately dispense into compliance aids, following suitable assessment of the patients, or supply other methods for help with concordance as appropriate. Ensure good stock control and appropriate stock levels in the dispensing of drugs used by the unit, including appropriate re-use of drugs returned from the wards, in accordance with the Wholesaler Dealers Licence. Undertake training to allow development as a ward-based technician, as appropriate. Deputise for the Pharmacy Technician Higher Level/Pharmacy Technician Specialist, when required. Be jointly responsible along with other pharmacy staff for the safety and security of pharmaceuticals including controlled drugs. Liaise with ward staff to ensure optimum patient care, discussing any supply problems and offering alternatives if appropriate. Ensure medication problems are dealt with promptly and by the appropriate people. Build on patient partnerships to ensure medicines are taken as prescribed and to educate and counsel patients and carers on the safe and proper use of medicines. Act as an accredited checking technician, if adequately trained, in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Participate in training students as appropriate. Take an active role in contributing towards service development and improvement both within Fulbourn Hospital Pharmacy and the Trustwide pharmacy team. Be actively involved in the Joint Review and Development process and identify own development needs. Undertake training opportunities for the benefit of the post holder and the service. Ensure that prescribing is undertaken in line with trust contractual agreements and guidelines including for Formulary compliance, High Cost (excluded) Drugs and that non-compliant prescriptions are challenged appropriately. Participate in the rolling and annual stock take process. To assist in the smooth running of the pharmacy service and dealing with enquiries appropriately ensuring senior staff are informed of any problems encountered. Promote the development of pharmaceutical services in accordance with trust policies and current medicines legislation under the guidance of senior pharmacy staff